MANILA, Philippines — Manila 1st District Rep. Manuel Lopez is backing out of the city mayoralty contest and seeking reelection instead. Lopez on Friday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for a third and final term as representative of Tondo in the capital city of Manila. Alfonso Cusi earlier endorsed Lopez as its candidate for Manila City mayor. But after much reflection, I respectfully informed him of my desire to finish my term in Congress. Lopez, as incumbent representative of Manila City’s 1st District, also sits as chairman of the House committee on Metro Manila development.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 08, 2021 03:33 UTC