12/05/2026
To my dearest Olongapeños, family, and friends,
My heart is overflowing with gratitude today as we mark one year since the May 12, 2025, elections. Looking back on the journey of running for higher post, I am reminded that while the path was challenging, I never walked it alone. I am writing this today simply to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
This past year has been a quiet time of reflection for me—a time to listen to my heart and settle my mind. I have spent these months processing everything we experienced together, and in that stillness, I have found a renewed sense of peace and purpose.
I move forward today with a humble spirit and a clear focus. While the results may not have been what we hoped for, this year of reflection has helped me realize that my value lies in my continued commitment to you. I remain deeply aware of the weight of the duties and responsibilities a local legislator carries, and I hold a quiet confidence that I am ready to serve whenever and however I am needed. My heart for Olongapo is not tied to a title, but to a lifelong promise to help our city thrive.
To the Olongapeños who stood firm with me until the very end, and to those who have championed my journey since my first year of public service in 2004: we truly fought a good fight. Your faith in me, spanning over two decades, is a gift I do not take lightly.
Please know that my doors and my heart remain open. I am always here, more than willing to assist and be of service to our beloved city in any way I can.
Mabuhay kayong lahat! 💙✨