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By Jonathan M. Hicap, Reporter
REP. Ruffy Biazon of Muntinlupa
City on Tuesday turned down the offer of the Liberal Party for him
to run as senator and instead will seek reelection as congressman.
“I would like to complete my
three terms as representative of the lone district of Muntinlupa
City in order to fulfill my commitment to serve them for a full
three terms,” Biazon said.
He was not present at the 61st
anniversary celebration of the Liberal Party on Monday where the
party announced his nomination as a senatorial candidate along with
Sen. Francis Pangilinan, Reps. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino of Tarlac,
Nereus Acosta of Bukidnon and Erin Tañada of Quezon, and former
congressman Florencio Abad.
“I am humbled by the nomination
by one of the oldest, established, dignified and principled parties
in the Philippines, considering that there are other qualified and
more deserving members of the party who may be supported by the
party,” Biazon said.
Biazon said he still has many
projects that need a third term for him to finish.
“When I first assumed office in
2001, I had committed to represent Muntinlupa City in the House of
Representatives and implement projects and programs in the district.
These commitments include legislative measures that will benefit the
city and projects that will serve the people. Although many of these
commitments have been fulfilled, some still require a third term to
complete,” he said.
Biazon praised the LP for “its
long political history and record of standing firm in its principles
and platform of government.”
He also said that he declined the
nomination so he and his father Rufino Biazon would not be accused
of starting a political dynasty.
“We do not want to add to the
discussion about the Senate being a family affair,” he said.
He said he and his father would
be able to effectively push for common legislative agenda when they
are in separate chambers in Congress.
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