SWAPPING POSTS. Governor JC Rahman (right) will run for representative of the province's Lone District swapping posts with his wife, Rep. Ma. Lucille Nava, who will run for governor. The Nava couple said governance in the province will be guided by their youth first agenda. (PNA photo by PGLena)
ILOILO CITY – The Nava couple led the slate of the National Unity Party (NUP) in Guimaras in filing their certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections on Tuesday.
Governor JC Rahman Nava will run for representative of the Lone District of Guimaras, swapping posts with his wife, Rep. Ma. Lucille Nava, who will seek a gubernatorial post.
In a press conference, Governor Nava said their candidates came from various parties but with the alliances at the national level, they decided to run under the NUP.
He added that their governance will be guided by their “Kabataan” FIRST agenda, which is focused on the youth.
FIRST stands for focused trade and investments, tourism and employment; integrated infrastructure development; responsive healthcare and social services; sustainable economy; and trusted bureaucracy.
“When I am in Congress, we can work hand-in-hand again to realize these initiatives,” he added.
In the meantime, Rep. Nava said they will only have one direction toward the developmental goals they have set before.
“Everything is aligned, coordinated, supported and with the consensus of all officials,” she said.
Joining the couple in filing their COCs were incumbent Board Member Cecile Gumarin, who is running for the vice gubernatorial post and eight others vying for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan posts. (PNA)
