San Pablo City --- A last termer councilor has announced his intention to join 2013 open mayoralty race to be vacated by third termer City Mayor Vicente B. Amante here.
Serving the unexpired term of the late councilor Delo Cortez when appointed, Councilor Angelo Adriano was elected for three successive term ever since even topping the last 2010 synchronized national and local elections.
Adriano brings with him his rich experience as local lawmaker, his connections to national leadership and personalities, as well as his know how in civic and philanthropic advocacies being an active member of Rotary Club of San Pablo City South, in presenting his program of government to San PableƱos.
Adriano will complete the 4As who will vie for mayorship in 2013 and is considered as one of the frontrunners of the said race.
Earlier it has been rumored that former Congressman and Mayor Florante “Boy” Aquino was seen going around possibly for inventory of his political leaders and loyal supporters. He was congressman for three terms and once a city mayor.
Also talk of the town to join 2013 mayoralty race are City Administrator Loreto “Amben” Amante, son of the incumbent mayor and Atty. Hizon Arago, the father of the incumbent Laguna 3rd District Cong. Maria Evita Arago.
The city positively received the entry of Adriano and many consider him the dark horse of the race.