Congressman Serging Apostol arrives at the comelec provincial office to file his COC.
Congressman Serging Apostol as he arrives at the comelec provincial office accompanied by his wife Ebbie Apostol to file his COC.

Tacloban City – Leyte 2nd District Congressman Sergio Antonio F. Apostol on Thursday filed his certificate of Candidacy as congressman at the Comelec provincial office.

He was accompanied by his wife Ebbie Apostol  and 10   Mayors from  his district as a show of support to his re-election bid.

His congressional post will be challenged by a much younger candidate businessman Henry Ong the younger brother of Carigara, Leyte incumbent Mayor Boy Ong.

His wife Ebbie Apostol a former congresswoman, Vice Governor and Mayor filed her COC for Board member of the 2nd district to replace her daughter anlie Apostol who filed her COC for Mayor of Carigara.

In an interview with local media after filing his COC, he toke the opportunity of lambasting his political rivals for their ungratefulness.

Leyte 2nd District Congressman Serging Apostol displays his COC to the local media and supporters at the provincial comelec office.
Leyte 2nd District Congressman Serging Apostol displays his COC to the local media and supporters at the provincial comelec office.

Listen to the full interview of Congressman Apostol and wife Ebbie Apostol.