SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna. Incumbent Mayor Vicente B. Amante officially filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) this morning at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) San Pablo City office. Mayor Amante, who has served multiple terms as the city’s leader, was accompanied by his wife, Gem Castillo Amante, who is running for vice governor of Laguna alongside Congressman Dan Fernandez.
A large crowd of supporters, friends, and constituents joined Mayor Amante in a show of solidarity during the filing. Thousands of residents gathered at the Comelec office, cheering for the long-time public servant as he made his bid for re-election. Mayor Amante expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support and laid out his plans for continuing his administration’s programs if elected again.
In his speech, Mayor Amante reaffirmed his commitment to continue providing “equally distributed basic services” to all residents of San Pablo City. “Tulad ng dati, pantay-pantay nating ihahatid ang serbisyo sa bawat San Pableño,” he declared, underscoring his administration’s dedication to ensuring that the city’s resources and development programs are accessible to all sectors of the population, from healthcare to infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Amante has also been a staunch advocate for education. Under his leadership, several satellite public high schools have been established in far-flung barangays to ensure access to education for students in remote areas. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the creation of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo, providing affordable and quality education to the city’s youth.
With his re-election bid, Mayor Amante aims to build on his legacy of inclusive governance and development, pledging to continue programs that benefit all sectors of the community. His wife, Gem Castillo Amante, who is running for vice governor, further strengthens the family’s influence in Laguna’s political landscape.
The Amante family has been a significant political force in San Pablo City and Laguna for decades, with both Vicente and his son, Loreto Amante, having served as mayor of the city. His wife Gem’s candidacy for vice governor further cements their influence in the province’s political landscape.
Running alongside Mayor Amante in the upcoming elections is his trusted running mate, incumbent Vice Mayor Justin Colago, along with 12 other candidates for the city council. This diverse team aims to promote unity and effective governance in San Pablo City as they seek to continue the development initiatives already in place. The Amante-Colago tandem seeks to continue their partnership in leading San Pablo City toward further progress and inclusive development. With their experience and strong support from constituents, they aim to ensure the continuation of essential programs and improvements in the city.
Si Venus L Peñaflor ay naging editor-in-chief ng Newsworld, isang lokal na pahayagan ng Laguna. Publisher din siya ng Daystar Gazette at Tutubi News Magazine. Siya ay isa ring pintor at doll face designer ng Ninay Dolls, ang unang Manikang Pilipino. Kasali siya sa DesignCrowd sa rank na #305 sa 640,000 graphic designers sa buong daigdig. Kasama din siya sa unang Local TV Broadcast sa Laguna na Beyond Manila. Aktibong kasapi siya ng San Pablo Jaycees Senate bilang isang JCI Senator.
