Ex-Gov. Dela Cruz in Bulacan comeback bid

By Freddie C. Velez

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan – Former Bulacan governor Josie dela Cruz, chairman of the newly formed Del Pilar Party in this province, has filed her certificate of candidacy to regain her old post.

Monday, supporters of Dela Cruz, numbering more or less 2,500 persons, said the former governor is bidding to make history as first ever to be reelected to the top Bulacan post.

“Dahil piyesta opisyal, maluwag ang kalsada na tinahak naming mahigit na 2,500 kataong na taga-suporta ng mga kandidatong panlalawigan at congressional na posisyon upang maghatid sa aming pambato na sina Dela Cruz, ang kauna-unahang babae na nahalal na gobernador ng lalawigan ng Bulacan, at ang kanyang running mate na si dating bokal na si Pacifico ‘Boy’ Aniag para sa bise gobernador,” supporters said.

Those who filed their CoCs with Dela Cruz are her congressional bets – Linabelle “Ruth” Villarica, 4th District; former Guiguinto mayor Ambrosio “Boy” Cruz, 2nd District; and incumbent Bulacan Governor Joselito Roxas Mendoza, 3rd District. Former board member Christian Natividad filed his CoC for mayor of Malolos.

The 10 provincial board member candidates belonging to Del Pilar Party also filed their CoCs. They are: Michael Fermin, Felix Ople, Victorino Aldaba Jr., Ramon Posadas, Enrique dela Cruz, Enrique Viudez, Rino Castro, Enrique de los Santos Jr., Eulogio Sarmiento III, and Danilo Certeza.

Another congressional candidate, Ador Pleyto of the 4th District filed his CoC under the Lakas-Kampi-CMD banner.

Ador Pleyto for 4th district also filed his certificate of candidacy. Both hundreds supporters of Villarica and Pleyto were exchanging cheers for both 4th district congressional candidates but were immediately pacified by both leaders.

The Del Pilar Party vowed their full support to the Liberal Party candidates headed by Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas.