ILOCOS SUR - For Josh Edward Cobangbang, he has proven that even in politics age doesn't matter.

Cobangbang, 21, is the mayor-elect of Cabugao town. He scored a landslide victory by garnering 17,356 votes, defeating his rival, Dr. Rudy Singson, who only received 405 votes.

"I have lots of plans but I have to put them aside to put the public interest first. Every single thing I want to do, I put that on hold because we need to continue the progress in Cabugao. We’ve come a long way and it will be just a waste if we didn’t continue," he said.

Cobangbang will succeed his father, incumbent Mayor Edgardo Cobangbang Jr.

He admitted that he is pressured to follow the achievements of his father who was able to bring progress to their town.

The mayor–elect plans to continue his father’s program like giving incentives to farmers and improving farm-to-market roads.

He also plans to develop their town's beach to generate more income for the community.

Programs for the youth are his priority.

His father said he will not meddle in managing the town once he steps down as mayor.

"On a personal note na igabay natin, tuloy - tuloy natin na gabayan ang bata para sa mas makabubuting mga paraan na mapagsilbihan ang mga taga Cabugao," Mayor Cobangbang said.

He added that he saw the potential in his son for being friendly, accommodating and having the passion to serve others.

Josh Edward finished a degree in Business Management at the De La Salle University at the age of 19

Prior to his entry in politics, he worked in some of their family businesses.