By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr.
MANDALUYONG CITY — Vice Mayor Menchie Abalos on Tuesday (Oct. 8) filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for Mayor together with Team Performance in the May 12, 2025 national and local elections.
Mayor Ben Abalos and former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos, who is running for Senator in 2025, and Congressman Neptali Gonzales II were also present and gave their full support for Menchie Abalos and the whole slate of Team Performance.
Thousands of supporters, friends and city residents showed their support and lined up from the Shrine of the Divine Mercy Church upto the City Hall grounds.
Before the filing of their respective COCs, a thanksgiving mass was held at 8 a.m. at the Shrine of the Divine Mercy Church.
Queenie Gonzales will also run for Congresswoman of Mandaluyong City.
The Team Performance is composed of Menchie Abalos for Mayor and Councilor Anthony Suva for Vice Mayor.
For the First District Councilors are Councilors Charisse Abalos-Vargas, Elton Yap, Danny De Guzman, Mariz Manalo, Grace Antonio, and Junis Alim.
For the Second District Councilors are
Councilors Benjie Abalos, Alex Sta. Maria, Leslie Cruz, Redgie Antiojo, Botong Cuejilo, and Dong Ocampo.