Senatorial candidate Camille Villar barnstormed Zambales on Monday, swinging by Castillejos, Iba, Olongapo and key towns.
In her meeting with various sectors from the senior citizens, socio-civic groups and the youth, Villar underscored the need for cooperation between the national and local governments in making sure that various needs of every province are met.
Reelectionist Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr., Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun, Mayor Jeff Khonghun, Vice Mayor Christian Esposo and other local officials warmly welcomed the lawmaker during her sorties in the province.
In endorsing her senatorial bid, Ebdane noted how the Villars have consistently helped the province in various infrastructure and agriculture projects.
“We all have our male and female candidates for the Senate. But here, we only have one female candidate,” Ebdane said, referring to Villar who is the youngest senatorial candidate at 40.
“Do not forget the people who have truly helped us,” Ebdane added.
In an activity dubbed as RICEUP in Iba, Villar also noted the importance of providing agribusiness trainings among farmers and fisherfolks.
Such trainings would provide more productive outputs to farmers and fisherfolks, underscoring one’s attitude of “sipag at tiyaga” (hardwork and perseverance) in succeeding in life, she said.