Cuenco backs out of race | Inquirer News

Cuenco backs out of race

By: - Correspondent / @edison_dyab
/ 12:47 AM September 09, 2012

CEBU CITY—Poor health has forced one of this city’s most prominent politicians to retire from politics.

Antonio Cuenco, former congressman, was heeding his doctor’s advice, said a statement issued by his family.

Cuenco planned to run for congressman again next year.

Article continues after this advertisement

In a message read by his eldest son, James, Cuenco said he realized he needed to retire when he felt dizzy as a result of his vertigo during a recent meeting with village leaders in Barangay Guadalupe about two weeks ago.

FEATURED STORIES

Cuenco collapsed and was prevented from falling to the floor by James.

Cuenco, in a statement, said he had himself checked by his doctor who confirmed that his vertigo started to recur.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Cebu City, Elections, Politics

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.