Former Ako Bicol Congressman Atty. Alfredo “Pido” Garbin announced that he is no longer running for mayor of Legazpi City, instead honoring House Speaker Martin Romualdez’ request for him to return to the House of Representatives.
Garbin stated that this request was relayed through House Appropriations Chairman Elizaldy Co, who had previously approached him before the House Speaker’s request.
Garbin had declined at that time, as he had been active in Legazpi City, preparing for his comeback as a mayoral candidate.
Celebrating his 48th birthday with his leaders in Barangay Taysan during Ako Bicol Partylist’s 23rd “Tarabangan Caravan” on October 3, 2024, Garbin confirmed his decision to comply with the House Speaker’s request while Congressman Elizaldy Co. Garbin is set to file as the second nominee of Ako Bicol Partylist next week.
He also announced the top three nominees of Ako Bicol Partylist for the May 2025 midterm elections: 1) House Appropriations Committee Chair Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co, 2) Atty. Alfredo “Pido” Garbin, and 3) Atty. Jerome Mendoza.
Garbin further declared that his brother-in-law, Albay Board Member Hisham Ismael, will run for mayor on his behalf, with incumbent Legazpi City Councilor Luis Gutierrez as vice mayor.
Ismael’s slate was also presented, including aspirants such as former Ako Bicol Representative Christopher “Kito” Co, who is running for congressman in Albay’s 2nd District.
Farida “Diday” Co was introduced as a candidate for vice governor and running mate of Congressman Joey Salceda, who recently filed his COC for Albay governor.
“Kito” and “Diday” are siblings of Ako Bicol Partylist founder Congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co.
The entire slate is set to file their COCs on October 8, 2024.
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