Gatchalian running for congressman unopposed

MANILA, Philippines — Valenzuela Mayor Rex Gatchalian is running for congressman of the city’s 1st District without opponents in the May 2022 elections.

No other candidate is eyeing the congressional seat, Gatchalian said in a Facebook post yesterday.

“I will be the lone candidate for the position this coming elections,” he said.

Gatchalian thanked his constituents for their trust and support, saying that “working for the people of Valenzuela will always be the greatest honor and privilege of my life.”

Gatchalian, a two-term congressman from 2007 to 2013, will switch post with his brother Wes Gatchalian, who is running for mayor.

The brothers are running under the Nationalist People’s Coalition.