‘Thy will be done’

Gigi Gumban bats for her brother, Raymund “Mon” Gumban, to be the next mayor of Pavia, Iloilo.

FOR New York City-based Gigi Gumban, the victory of her brother, Raymund “Mon” Gumban, in the mayoral race in the Municipality of Pavia in Iloilo Province on May 13, 2019, will be the symbol of their family’s "sterling" legacy in public service.

PAVIA Vice Mayor Mon Gumban and his very supportive sister, Gigi Gumban

“The people of Pavia know what kind of public servant is Raymund. They know the background of our family when it comes to public service. We have served the people in the past and Raymund wishes to continue serving the people. We will do our best and leave everything to God. Thy will be done,” enthused Gigi, who went home to the Philippines May 3 to be with his brother during the latter’s historic quest for the municipality’s top position.
Mon Gumban, Pavia’s incumbent vice mayor, belongs to a family of public servants that dates back in the earky 1950s when his grandfather, Atty. Luzon Gumban, became Iloilo’s deputy governor from 1951 until 1952, the same years when he served as the municipal mayor of Pavia.
This was followed by Mon Gumban’s charismatic father, the late Nelson Gerardino Gumban, who was the town’s municipal mayor from 1972 until 1986 after the EDSA Revolution.

‘WALA BUGAL’

“Ang amon amay, former Mayor Nelson Gumban, nag serbisyo sa banwa sang Pavia halin 1972 asta 1986. Wala bugal, indi madumot. During his time, he was credited with the construction of the Tigum Bridge and river dike, as well as the town electrification program,” Gigi Gumban said.
“The construction of elementary and secondary school buildings. His undying love to the people of Pavia was unquestionable. He always reminded us, to love one another, and even if the people you love will betray you, will turn their back on you - just be Kind to them. A man with a good character.”
A graduate of AB Economics from the University of Santo Thomas, Mon Gumban had served as vice president of the Philippine Councilors League-Iloilo Chapter from 2001 to 2007.
This was followed by becoming the provincial president of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) from 2004- until 2007.
He is also the regional chairperson of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines in Western Visayas, a position he held since 2013 until the present.

'FROM THE HEART'

Gigi Gumban further appealed: “My Brothers and Sisters in Pavia, let’s choose a leader who can speak the truth in front of you. A leader who can speak from his heart. And to all the haters, before you judge or accuse Mon Gumban of anything, contemplate on yourself first. Our life is an open book.No one is perfect but we choose to spread love and not hatred or bitterness. Pavia Ang banwa naton.”
Gigi Gumban said, “Come May 13th, we should vote wisely. Let’s choose a leader who has the determination, who can endure life’s adversity. A leader who choose to RISE from all the pains and challenges in life. A leader who can stand the test of time. MON GUMBAN - Ikaw Na! Pavia Ang banwa naton. Salamat gid sa Inyo nga gugma.”