MANILA – Cesar Montano is willing to take a leave from show business to concentrate on his political career.

Montano is running for governor of Bohol in 2010 elections. This will be his second attempt to enter the political arena. In 2007, Montano, or Cesar Manhilot in real life, ran for senator but lost.

Once Montano files his certificate of candidacy before the Commission on Elections next month, he is required to take a leave from his television shows, including his top-rating singing program, “The Singing Bee.”

Montano, however, has already made up his mind.

"My heart is fixated sa Bohol, lalo na sa edukasyon ng mga kabataan at mga disenteng hospital na kailangan namin. Unang-una, gusto kong i-regulate ang fishing sa Bohol, dalhin ang quality education dito sa Manila sa Bohol, [at] dumami ang prep schools sa Bohol," Montano said.

For the meantime though, Montano is gearing for his two big films - an action and drama movies.

Montano said he is still in the process of finding a new leading lady for his upcoming action film. Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, and Bea Alonzo are among those who are being considered, he said.

Montano recently graced the feast of Birhen del Pilar in Zamboanga City where he was greeted by thousands of his fans.-Report from Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

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