Samar 1st district Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento. (Photograph from FB web page of Rep. Sarmiento)
TACLOBAN CITY – A member of one of many highly effective clans in Samar has introduced his retirement from politics after his defeat within the congressional race.
Samar (1st District) Rep. Edgar Mary Sarmiento mentioned on Wednesday the chapter of his political life is closed and he’s trying ahead to residing a quiet life.
“The individuals have spoken, and we humbly settle for the outcomes of the election. Life goes on. I look ahead to residing a quiet life as a grandfather, father and returning to personal life,” mentioned Sarmiento in a Fb put up.
Sarmiento who has been Samar congressman since 2016 has garnered 92,561 votes, decrease than the 132,436 votes earned by former Samar Vice Governor Stephen James Tan.
In 2016, Sarmiento defeated an ally of the Tan household. In 2019, Stephen James misplaced to Sarmiento.
Stephen James is a member of Samar’s political clan. Her sister, Sharee Ann, the present consultant within the second district, succeeded in her bid to swap posts together with his brother, Governor Reynolds Michael.
The vice governor-elect, Arnold, is their uncle. The Tans haven’t but issued a press release after successful the elections.
Sarmiento congratulated all of the newly elected officers within the province as he “want them success, peace, and progress.”
“I depart the primary district of Samar with my head held excessive. We have been collectively for six years and I’ve executed my finest for all my constituents and for all in Calbayog Metropolis and Samar,” Sarmiento mentioned.
Earlier than becoming a member of politics, Sarmiento was the president and chief govt officer of Oscar R. Sarmiento Building, Inc., a agency named after his father. (PNA)
