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Sanchez, once again ran for the gubernatorial position with Erwin Ermita as his running mate. Sanchez was rushed to the Mary Meditiarix Medical Center in Lipa City on April 26, 2010 after collapsing during a campaign and was placed inside an [[intensive care unit]]<ref> [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100426-266598/Batangas-gubernatorial-candidate-rushed-to-hospital Batangas gubernatorial candidate rushed to hospital]</ref>. Sanchez suffered a stroke due to fatigue, decreased sugar levels and severe hypertension.<ref> [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100427-266745/Ex-Batangas-governor-Sanchez-dies Ex-Batangas governor Sanchez dies]</ref> |
Sanchez, once again ran for the gubernatorial position with Erwin Ermita as his running mate. Sanchez was rushed to the Mary Meditiarix Medical Center in Lipa City on April 26, 2010 after collapsing during a campaign and was placed inside an [[intensive care unit]]<ref> [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100426-266598/Batangas-gubernatorial-candidate-rushed-to-hospital Batangas gubernatorial candidate rushed to hospital]</ref>. Sanchez suffered a stroke due to fatigue, decreased sugar levels and severe hypertension, dying April 27, 2010.<ref> [http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100427-266745/Ex-Batangas-governor-Sanchez-dies Ex-Batangas governor Sanchez dies]</ref> |
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Armando Carpio Sanchez | |
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| Governor of Batangas | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Hermilando Mandanas |
| Succeeded by | Vilma Santos-Recto |
| Mayor of Santo Tomas, Batangas | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Osmundo Maligaya |
| Succeeded by | Edna Sanchez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1952 Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines |
| Died | Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas CMD (1998–2004) Liberal Party (2004–2007) KAMPI (2007–2009) Nacionalista Party (2009–2010) |
| Spouse | Edna Sanchez |
Armando Sanchez (June 15, 1952 – April 27, 2010) was a Filipino politician. He is a former two-term mayor of Sto. Tomas, Batangas and one-term Governor of the Province of Batangas. During his term as Batangas Governor he was also the treasurer of the League of Provinces of the Philippines.
Political career
1995 Elections
He was a virtual unknown that ran for the post of Batangas governor against some notable politicians. He lost to Hermilando Mandanas.
Sto. Tomas Mayorship
During the 1998 elections, he ran for the mayoralty post of the town of Sto.Tomas, Batangas which he subsequently won.
Batangas Governorship
After two terms as mayor of Sto. Tomas, he decide to run as Batangas Governor.He ran as the Liberal Party official candidate during the 2004 elections.[1] His opponents includes former Justice Secretary Hernando Perez, former Board Member Dennis Hernandez and former Nasugbu Mayor Rosario Apacible [2]
One of his projects during his term was the beautification of Batangas Capitol Grounds. He facilitated the relocation of national government agencies and squatters who occupy a portion of the Capitol Grounds.
Assassination attempt
He survived an assassination attempt on June 1, 2006 when he was able to get out of his Hummer H2 that exploded while boarding it inside the Batangas Capitol Grounds. His driver and bodyguard were killed during the explosion.[3]
2007 Elections
During the 2007 elections, he opted to run for re-election as governor. He was the official candidate of Kampi, a pro-administration party. He faced Lipa City Mayor Vilma Santos-Recto who was the official candidate of Lakas CMD,another pro-administration party. Since two pro-administration candidates are battling it out for the governorship of Batangas, administration officials opted to declare the Province of Batangas a "free-zone".[4]
It should be noted that Santos-Recto was the wife of then Senator Ralph Recto who is running for re-election as part of the pro-administration Team Unity. Since Sanchez is a member of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, governors threatened to junk the candidacy of Recto as Senator.[5]
Sanchez lost to Santos-Recto by more than 100,000 votes [6]
2010 Elections
Sanchez, once again ran for the gubernatorial position with Erwin Ermita as his running mate. Sanchez was rushed to the Mary Meditiarix Medical Center in Lipa City on April 26, 2010 after collapsing during a campaign and was placed inside an intensive care unit[7]. Sanchez suffered a stroke due to fatigue, decreased sugar levels and severe hypertension, dying April 27, 2010.[8]
Personal life
Sanchez was an engineer by profession. He was married to Edna Sanchez the incumbent mayor of Sto. Tomas, Batangas. They have three children.
References
- ^ The Governor's Gamble
- ^ "2004 Batangas Gubernatorial elections". Archived from the original on 2009-10-25.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Planted bomb injures local governor, killing two in Batangas: Philippine police
- ^ Arroyo coalition officials: Batangas is a free-zone
- ^ Govs threaten to junk Recto if Vilma runs against Sanchez
- ^ Vilma proclaimed Batangas governor
- ^ Batangas gubernatorial candidate rushed to hospital
- ^ Ex-Batangas governor Sanchez dies