House Speaker rallies support for all 11 Alyansa senatorial candidates

Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez met Thursday with over 100 members of the House of Representatives to rally support for the 11 senatorial candidates of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas.

Speaking at a luncheon held at the Imelda Hall in Malacañang, Romualdez, who also serves as president of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), urged lawmakers to present a united front and mobilize their local machinery to secure a sweeping victory for the President’s slate.

He emphasized the importance of aligning legislative efforts with the executive branch, especially during the midterm elections, which he described as crucial for sustaining national momentum.

“In this crucial midterm election, unity is our strategy,” Romualdez said. “We must combine our networks and grassroots support to ensure a clear and convincing win for the President’s Senate candidates.”

Several senior lawmakers—including Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, Deputy Speaker David Suarez, Deputy Majority Leader Janette Garin, and Party-list Representatives Joseph Stephen Paduano, Zaldy Co, and Joboy Aquino—voiced their support during the gathering, along with colleagues from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Representatives present belonged to key political parties and blocs, including Lakas-CMD, Nacionalista Party (NP), Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), National Unity Party (NUP), and the Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc. (PCFI).

Romualdez described the Alyansa candidates as experienced, capable public servants who share the administration’s reform agenda under the Bagong Pilipinas vision. He said they were carefully chosen by the President in partnership with party leaders and are seen as reliable allies in pushing forward the administration’s legislative goals.

The Alyansa slate includes former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Senators Pia Cayetano, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla, and Francis Tolentino, former Senators Panfilo Lacson, Manny Pacquiao, and Tito Sotto, Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo, and Representative Camille Villar.

Romualdez noted that the group had recently received endorsements from Lakas-CMD and the PCFI. A meeting hosted by Lakas-CMD brought together 10 of the 11 candidates, backed by around 200 party officials and members. This was followed by the PCFI’s declaration of full support, endorsed by 40 of its 60 House members.

He underscored that the outcome of the midterm elections will shape the second half of President Marcos’ term, particularly in terms of economic development, infrastructure, education, and food security.

Romualdez urged his fellow lawmakers to actively campaign for the Alyansa slate in their districts, emphasizing that their support could significantly influence voters.

He further called on legislators to intensify their efforts as the campaign gains momentum, reminding them that unity and determination will be critical to crossing the finish line.