Pampanga governor announces bid for last term

SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines  – This province’s Gov. Lilia Pineda on Friday announced that she would seek reelection for her third and last term in 2016.

Pineda said she would file her certificate of candidacy (COC) this week, although she did not disclose the exact date.

“There are still many things that have to be done for the Kapampangans,” she said, adding she urged other officials seeking reelection to go back to work after filing their COCs, which starts today until Oct. 16.

The governor advised candidates to help achieve a clean and peaceful elections and avoid getting involved in violence.