Cayetano backs Abalos' Senate run, citing experience in local governance

Cayetano backs Abalos' Senate run, citing experience in local governance

MANILA, Philippines – Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano threw her support behind former Mandaluyong mayor and Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos in his bid for the Senate, pointing to his experience in local governance as proof of his readiness for the job. “Nagsimula po ang ating senador as a local chief executive. Nauunawaan niya po ang mga complexities ng local governance,” said Cayetano, underscoring Abalos’ grasp of grassro…

“Just five minutes.” This is the simple request of former DILG Secretary and now running senator Benhur Abalos to his fellow Filipinos. In a heartfelt plea to Filipinos, Senatorial candidate Atty. Benhur Abalos released a video message, where he humbly offered himself to the people and asked for …