Team Aguilar pushes key programs

Team Aguilar concluded its official campaign activities with a miting de avance on Friday at the Aguilar Sports Complex in Pilar. The event served as a final push for candidates under the Tatak Nene Aguilar banner to present their platforms before the election period ends.

Vice Mayor April Aguilar, running for mayor for the first time, highlighted the key programs implemented during her tenure in public office.

“From birth to death,” she said, referencing free birthing services at the city’s lying-in clinics, the Green Card medical subsidy program, and partnerships with hospitals and diagnostic centers. She also mentioned that Las Piñas currently operates 30 health centers and two city-run laboratories providing free checkups to all residents, regardless of Green Card status.

April also emphasized the city’s education initiatives, including 109 daycare centers — one of the highest totals in Metro Manila — as well as free elementary, high school, and college education through the Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las Piñas (DFCAM-CLP). She added that DFCAM's 10-story College of Engineering, set to open within a year, will accommodate up to 4,000 new students.

The vice mayor also spoke about the city's ongoing free funeral assistance program. She thanked the people of Las Piñas for their consistent support and for entrusting her family with the same confidence given to the late Mayor Nene Aguilar.

Congressional candidate Mark Anthony Santos, positioned as an underdog, emphasized his moral ascendancy. “I entered politics as an ordinary citizen, guided by principles,” he stated. Santos, who has served as a councilor, highlighted his work with informal settlers and land use committees. He criticized his billionaire opponent for allegedly failing to fulfill tax obligations and promised that he would not use public office for personal gain, focusing instead on housing and social welfare.

City councilor candidates presented their policy advocacies. Tito Martinez pledged to strengthen programs for senior citizens. Mac Mac Santos supported national housing programs and proposed continuing land purchases for landless residents, enhancing barangay-police coordination for better peace and order, and providing financial assistance to students. Robert Cristobal stressed the need for honest governance, emphasizing that public officials must remain accountable to the people.

Alelee Aguilar, running for councilor in District 1, outlined her priorities in education, health, and family welfare.