UNITED FRONT
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez has met with more than 100 members of the House of Representatives to push for a united front in support for the 11 senatorial candidates of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Speaker Romualdez, president of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), addressed more than 100 lawmakers in a gathering at the Imelda Hall, Aguado Residence in Malacañang, stressing the need for united action to propel the Alyansa senatorial candidates to victory.
“We need to put extra effort into our Alyansa candidates. As I’ve said in many of our gatherings, we must vote straight Alyansa. We have to go that extra mile for them, and that’s why we’re here,” Romualdez told his colleagues during a luncheon meeting.
“Let’s all pull together for the Alyansa slate of the President. They are the partners that the President has chosen with the alliance of political party heads and the best partners, our partners in Congress. They will be in the Senate and we in the House to lead our country to peace, stability and prosperity. So I really want to ask you to dig deep and exert all effort and to leave no stone unturned in this endeavor,” he added.
“In this crucial midterm election, unity is strategy,” Speaker Romualdez said. “We must combine our political networks, local machinery and grassroots support to deliver a clear and convincing victory for the President’s Senate slate.”
Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales of Pampanga, Deputy Speaker David “Jayjay” Suarez of Quezon, Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin of Iloilo, Abang Lingkod Party-list Rep. Joseph Stephen “Caraps” Paduano, Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, and Agusan del Norte Rep. Joboy Aquino spoke to express support for Speaker Romualdez’s call to back Alyansa candidates, including lawmakers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Lawmakers who attended the meeting were members of Lakas-CMD, Nacionalista Party (NP), Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), National Unity Party (NUP), and the Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc. (PCFI).
Speaker Romualdez said the Alyansa senatorial lineup embodies the goals of Bagong Pilipinas of President Marcos, who are not only competent and experienced but are also public servants who understand the urgency of reform.
Among the 11 Alyansa senatorial candidates are former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Sens. Pia Cayetano, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla and Francis Tolentino, former senators Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Manny Pacquiao and Tito Sotto, Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo, and Rep. Camille Villar.
“These candidates are not just familiar names, but they are tested public servants who have walked the difficult path of governance. They bring to the table both experience and fresh resolve. Their track record speaks for itself, and their future in the Senate will strengthen our collective vision for Bagong Pilipinas,” Speaker Romualdez noted.
Speaker Romualdez reminded his colleagues that the midterm elections will determine the momentum of President Marcos’ remaining term.
“If we want to sustain economic growth, upgrade our infrastructure, improve education and bring down food prices, we need a Senate that works with the President, not against him,” Speaker Romualdez said.
“Ito ay tungkol sa kinabukasan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino. Ang boto ngayong halalan ay hindi lang boto para sa kandidato. Ito ay boto para sa tuloy-tuloy na serbisyo, para sa kapayapaan at para sa mas maunlad na bukas,” Speaker Romualdez said.
The Speaker also emphasized the role of lawmakers on the ground.
Speaker Romualdez said the momentum of Alyansa’s campaign is building and lawmakers must help bring it over the finish line.
