I am honored, privileged, blessed and humbled by the show of strong support of the Ilonggos for my candidacy. I have felt, seen and heard such during my barangay visits, community visits, sector and organization gatherings, caucuses, consultations and even in my facebook accounts. Apparently, what was happening on the ground or in the various barangays and communities was gauged and measured by various survey firms and institutions. Aksyon Radyo, Bombo Radyo and Random Access Consultants Incorporated surveys consistently showed that we are the top choice for the City Council.

My strength comes from the people. They give me more inspiration to work harder, better and to give continuous excellent service. I would like to thank God for such a blessing, the support of my wife, family, relatives, friends, associates, staff, colleagues, Partido UGYON, KALIPI, Marka Liberal, Mayor Jerry Trenas and the Team USWAG, Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog, Team Palangga and the Liberal Party, the blue angels, the red heart rangers, the various organizations I am part of, also the strong support of the youth, women, senior citizens, erpats and special mention our barangay, district and city leaders of the group that have thrown their strong support for me. Rest assured that I will work for the continuous progress of our city. Kamu ang nagapabaskog sa akun. Kung wala kamu, wala man si Lex Tupas sa pwesto. Kabalaslan ko ini sa inyo. Kamu ang akun boss.

Again, to all Ilonggos, thank you for letting me in your homes and in your hearts. I will always do my best and take care of the trust you have given me. Updanay kita para sa Syudad. The gratitude will always be present.

I would like to end with my usual spiel or battle cry, “Para sa kauswagan sang Syudad sang Iloilo, UGYON Kabataang Ilonggo, UGYON Iloilo”. Ilonggos are worth working and fighting for.