Luis Abad runs for Batanes congressman in special election

Rappler - Oct 16, 2026

The son of former Batanes representatives Butch and Henedina Abad will run in the November 28 special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Batanes congressman Ciriaco Gato Jr.

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