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Because I value my vote so much, I’ll cast it solely for Dr. Boren Y. Villamor. Whether he wins or not doesn’t matter. What matters is that with him, my vote will never go to waste.

Boren embraces public service like it’s a lifeline. And he remains focused on this noble vision to the point that many times he has foregone great opportunities that would have made his life with his family more comfortable.

Boren has impeccable track record. He had served the masses in remote areas in the hinterlands of Mindanao even before he finished medical school. A pediatrician with a bleeding heart, Boren continues to champion the cause of the less fortunate especially in the area of cheaper and affordable, if not free, access to medical assistance. He knows it’s a lonely and an uphill battle, but Boren perseveres.

A class valedictorian with matinee idol looks and a killer smile, Boren is soft spoken and self-effacing. But what impresses me most about Boren is his being down to earth, his being humble and grounded, and his wanting a life so simple yet meaningful. All these even if he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Boren has brains. Boren has passion. But most importantly, Boren has that singular character needed for genuine public service. This is the combination that Tago surely and sorely needs.

I’m Romel M. Oribe. And I’m voting for Dr. Boren Y. Villamor.