Team Marcos COC filing in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, led by mayoral candidate Mike Hernando

The Team Marcos slate in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, led by incumbent Mayor Mike L. Hernando, officially filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on Saturday, 5 October. Hernando, who took over as mayor in 2022 after the sudden passing of Mayor Domingo Ambrocio, is seeking his first full term. Ambrocio, who had barely served a month in office, passed away in July 2022, leading to Hernando’s succession. Now, with the backing of the Marcos family, Hernando is running for a full term.

Joining Hernando on the Team Marcos ticket are vice mayoral candidate Napoleon L. Hernando and councilor candidates Luciano R. Caraang, Erico R. Ruiz, Jr., Chona P. Hernandez, Norberto D. Dadiz, Jr., Juanito P. Ulep, Jr., Cesar Agustin, Jr., and Efren Butay. Moera Joy Galing-Luna, an independent guest candidate, is also part of the team’s slate for councilors. Together, they aim to continue the governance and development projects initiated in San Nicolas in recent years.