Garin seeks reelection as Iloilo representative

Iloilo First District Representative Janette Garin on Saturday filed her certificate of candidacy for her reelection bid.

In a statement, Garin vowed to push for legislation that would “uplift the lives of the Filipinos” should she be given a chance to serve a third consecutive term.

"Ipagpapatuloy natin ang pagbibigay ng dekalidad na serbisyong publiko para sa ating mga kapwa Ilonggo at buong sambayanang Pilipino," Garin said.

(We will continue to provide quality public service for our fellow Ilonggos and the Filipino nation.)

"Patuloy tayong magsusulong ng mga batas na magpapalakas sa kapakanan at karapatan ng bawat isa, tungo sa mas maunlad na lipunan," she added.

(We will continue to author laws that will strengthen the capacity and rights of each person towards a better society.)

Garin has authored and co-authored several health-related bills and bills concerning the well-being and lifestyle of Filipino citizens.

Meanwhile, Rose Lacierda Uy, the sister of former presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, filed her COC for vice mayor at the local Commission on Elections office in Loon, Bohol. —VBL, GMA Integrated News