Gonzalez seeks re-election vs Jinggoy, Zamora in San Juan

Rep. Jose Mari Gonzalez announced yesterday he is seeking re-election as an independent in the lone congressional district of San Juan in the May election.

Gonzalez vowed to pursue an honest and transparent government that is publicly accountable to his constituents in the smallest municipality in Metro Manila in terms of population and land area.

During his incumbency, he has updated San Juan residents on his projects amounting to P50 million on health care, education, livelihood and basic infrastructure projects such as drainage repair, asphalt overlay and concreting of roads.

"Transparency and accountability of public office are essential keys to successful governance. It is the people’s right to know what’s going on. My incumbency as the congressman of San Juan has shown that we respect this right," Gonzalez, who figured in the controversial slapping incident in the chamber last Nov. 13, said.

An electronic communications engineer by profession, Gonzalez vowed to increase the number of scholars coming from indigent sectors in San Juan who are currently studying in technological colleges through financing from his office.

With 19 national and 16 local bills passed in the 11th Congress, the former RPN-9 president has received recognition for his exemplary performance as a legislator from various socio-civic groups in San Juan that have vowed to support his candidacy.