Ex-Zambales vice-gov eyes political comeback as independent candidate

Independent candidate, the former Zambales vice governor Ramon Lacbain II is gunning again for the same position in the 2022 elections. (Photo by Joanna Rose Aglibot)

IBA, Zambales––The former vice-governor of Zambales province filed Friday his certificate of candidacy (COC) to run for the same post again.

Ramon Lacbain II was vice governor for 12 years from 2001-2007 and 2010-2016.

Lacbain, a radio broadcaster, has been in public service since 1980 when he served as barangay chair of Wawandue in Subic town.

He also served as a provincial board member for 13 years beginning in 1985 and became the official spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture from 2000-2001.

According to Lacbain, he is running as an independent candidate and would focus on tourism, employment, livelihood, and agriculture once elected.

He is the first to file a COC for vice governor, according to the Commission on Elections here. INQ

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