The Kapampangan lawmaker, who also served as Pampanga’s governor from 1995 to 2004, formally endorsed Pangan before a flock of supporters in a gathering held in Barangay San Bartolome, Sta. Ana.
Lapid said he believes in the capability of Pangan to lead Sta. Ana into a more progressive town.
“Abogado ‘yan e. Topnotcher ‘yan kaya alam ko na kaya niyang gawin ang dapat gawin dito sa Sta. Ana para sa mga tao at para sa bayan,” he said.
Being his long time friend, Lapid added that he can also attest to Pangan’s moral values, which are substantial for good governance.
“Kaibigan ko ito, kilala ko pagkatao niya at alam ko na gusto niya talagang sumuyo dito sa kanyang bayan,” he said.
Pangan, for his part, said he was overwhelmed with the support shown to him by Lapid.
“Sobrang pasasalamat kay Senator Lapid dahil napakalaking bagay nito sa aking laban para sa bayan. Matagal ko ng idolo si Senator Lapid at itong endorsement niya ay malaking at napakagandang surpresa sa akin,” the mayoral aspirant said.