Pampanga lawmaker urges followers: Obey Comelec on posters

SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga , Philippines  – Re-electionist Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. of the province’s third district has called on his supporters to observe the rules of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on political posters.

In an interview by Perry Pangan, station manager of dwRW-FM, in his daily talk show “Talakayan” yesterday, Gonzales urged his supporters to follow Comelec requirements on the size of political posters and place them in authorized poster areas.

“We have to serve as example not only in our district and province but also for the rest of the country,” he said.

The 45-year-old Gonzales, now on his second term, said that as a lawmaker it was his responsibility to tell his supporters to follow the law during the political campaign.

The lawmaker is expected to win his re-election bid in view of what many believe as his notable performance in terms of bringing major infrastructure projects and numerous socio-economic programs for his district.

“As a lawmaker, I have to set a leadership role in respecting the law,” he said.

As this developed, Gonzales expressed optimism that the rating of Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential bet Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. will significantly improve once the local campaign starts to roll.

Gonzales, who has been designated regional campaign manager for Lakas-Kampi-CMD in Region 3, said Teodoro’s growing appeal, especially among the young voters, could easily translate into conversion as the party’s local leaders begin their sorties.

“The potential for Gibo is huge and all it takes is one big kick at the local level, “ he said.

Gonzales is set to meet with regional leaders to discuss campaign strategies for Teodoro.