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I am reprinting this article which I wrote after Camille began her journey to become the new voice of her generation in the Senate. As our people exercise their democratic right to choose their leaders, I am confident that our kababayans, as they have done in the past, will focus on what is important for the country and ignore the political noises that are simply intended to divide rather than unite us. That is Camille’s message—prosperity for all, unity for the nation.

Cynthia Villar, my wife, mother to our three wonderful children, is running for the lone congressional seat of our beloved city of Las Piñas. And frankly, I cannot think of anyone who has the experience, dedication, and fervor to do the job for the people of Las Piñas. It is that fire that some people misinterpret and which her opponents intentionally misconstrues to paint her in a bad light. But it is the same fiery devotion to the people of Las Piñas that made her an unstoppable force in its development as a city.

What’s in a name? It’s amazing how, sometimes, one’s given name is truly a reflection of one’s personality. Cynthia (woman from Cynthus) is apparently one of the nicknames of the Greek goddess Artemis, who together with her twin brother Apollo was born on Mount Cynthus.