Map of Central Luzon (Google image) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga - The known political clans in Central Luzon remained the dominant figures in this year's elections. Teams consisting of son and mother, father and son, brothers, and cousins have extended their reign with overwhelming victories. Other members of their families likewise kept their positions. In Pampanga, incumbent Governor Dennis Pineda was given a fresh mandate via a landslide victory against his lone rival, former Candaba Mayor Danilo Baylon. His mother, incumbent Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, ran unopposed. Dennis' two sisters also won in their respective sought posts. Mylyn Pineda-Cayabyab topped the fight for provincial board member in the second district while Esmeralda Pineda had no opponent for the town's mayoral race. In Aurora, the Noveras father and son succeeded in their switch in position. Lawyer Christian Noveras, who is the current vice governor, won as governor while his father, incumbent Gover
NO CHALLENGER. Bataan 2nd District Rep. Jose Enrique "Joet" Garcia III, who is running for governor for the province is unopposed for the May 2022 elections. Other candidates who are also unopposed are his brother Balanga City reelectionist Mayor Francis Garcia and Rep. Geraldine Roman of the province's first district.(Contributed Photo) BALANGA CITY, Bataan -Three candidates in this province for the May 2022 national and local elections are running unopposed based on the certified list released on Saturday by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here. Without opponent are 2nd District Rep. Jose Enrique "Joet" Garcia III, who is running for governor, and his brother Balanga City third term reelectionist Mayor Francis Garcia. Rep. Geraldine Roman of the province's first district, who is on her third term, is also the lone candidate who filed a certificate of candidacy for the position. Joet is switching positions with brother Governor Albert "Abet"