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Ynares political reign extends to 33 years in Rizal

Francis Orcio

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ANTIPOLO, Rizal — Nina Ricci Ynares on Tuesday was officially re-elected governor of Rizal after securing an overwhelming lead of more than 884,000 votes against her opponents.Other gubernatorial candidates Josel Velasco received 75,202 votes, Ronald Perez got 55,133, and Glenn Acol garnered 44,327.This marks Ynares’ second term as governor following her initial election in 2022.In an interview after her proclamation, she expressed gratitude for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections, as well as for the continued support of Rizal residents who have entrusted her family to lead the province for over three decades.&quot;Mas lalo kong nararamdaman ang talagang pangangailangan nila (Rizal residents), which is something I plan to continue. To directly go down to them para malaman pa ang kanilang mga pangangailangan,&quot; Nina Ynares said.She said she would continue the programs launched during her first term and clarified that her focus moving forward would be on implementation, rather than accommodating new proposals or innovations, to ensure continuity and progress.When asked about criticisms of political dynasties, given that the Ynares family has held the gubernatorial post for 33 consecutive years, she maintained that the electorate ultimately decides who should serve.“For me, it is still the people who will decide at the end of the day. And we have seen that happening all over the country. The people who will be the one to speak. We are here for as long as you want us to be,” she said.Nina is the daughter of former governors Casimiro “Jun” Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Alcantara-Ynares. They first secured the province&#x27;s gubernatorial seat in 1992.Her brother, Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III, was also re-elected as mayor of Antipolo City. He previously served as Rizal governor from 2007 to 2013 and held the mayoral seat from 2013 to 2019. Another sibling, Rebecca Maria Ynares, was elected as Rizal&#x27;s First District Representative, marking her entry into politics.Meanwhile, former actor Jestoni Alarcon made a successful political comeback after being proclaimed as board member of Rizal’s First District. Alarcon, who began his political career as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004, previously served as vice governor from 2004 to 2007, and as a board member in 2013.

Nina Ricci Ynares on Tuesday was officially re-elected governor of Rizal after securing an overwhelming lead of more than 884,000 votes against her opponents.

Nina Ricci Ynares on Tuesday was officially re-elected governor of Rizal after securing an overwhelming lead of more than 884,000 votes against her opponents.

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Ynares extends family's 3-decade reign in Rizal

Francis Orcio,

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Published May 13, 2025 04:29 PM PHT

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