The Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc. (PCFI) on Wednesday declared its full support for the 11 senatorial candidates of Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, the administration’s official slate for the 2025 midterm elections.
The endorsement followed a luncheon meeting hosted by the PCFI and attended by at least 40 party-list lawmakers, including Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, whose party, Lakas-CMD, has also committed to delivering victory for all 11 candidates.
Talino at Galing ng Pinoy (TGP) Party-list Rep. Jose Teves Jr. and Barangay Health Workers Party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co, both PCFI officials, said their bloc is firmly united behind the Alyansa slate. They described the endorsement as a strategic move to ensure the next Senate collaborates effectively with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s administration.
“We are backing candidates who share the same legislative priorities and aspirations for a more progressive, stable, and inclusive Philippines,” said Teves, PCFI Vice President.
“These are individuals with long records of public service, competence in governance, and a commitment to reform under the President’s Bagong Pilipinas campaign,” added Co, PCFI Secretary General.
During the gathering, Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co also called on PCFI members to unite behind the pro-administration slate. “Like the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), where the good Speaker is the party president, the PCFI also stands united in declaring our full and unwavering support for the 11 senatorial candidates of Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” he said.
The slate includes former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Senators Pia Cayetano, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla, Francis Tolentino; former Senators Panfilo Lacson, Manny Pacquiao, Tito Sotto; former DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo; and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar.
Speaker Romualdez also appealed to the coalition members to go “straight Alyansa,” emphasizing the political weight of the party-list bloc. “So, we are appealing to you to go straight Alyansa. If we can do that, we will demonstrate the political clout of the Party-list lawmakers,” he said. “I’m here to reiterate, to gently remind our party-lists, to support the Alyansa senators.”
“Conservatively speaking, when the Party-list acts together or in unison, we are talking about a conservative 15 million votes that you can command easily,” Romualdez added.
Teves said each candidate in the slate has consistently supported the Marcos administration’s national development goals and is seen as capable of advancing its reform agenda in the next Congress.
He stressed that the coalition’s strength lies in its diversity and shared readiness to support the Bagong Pilipinas reform agenda. “These are not unfamiliar names to us. They are tried and tested public servants who know how to get the job done—especially in the Senate, where deliberation and policy depth are critical,” Teves said.
Romualdez had earlier urged Lakas-CMD members to rally behind the administration slate, citing the need for legislative harmony in pursuing the government’s vision.
According to Rep. Co, the coalition responded decisively because it believes in the Marcos administration’s vision and the need for a Senate that will serve as a partner in development, not a hindrance to progress.
“Political dynamics may shift, but our support remains fixed on candidates who continue to walk with us in our pursuit of genuine development and inclusive progress,” Co added.
She emphasized the party-list coalition’s critical role in mobilizing grassroots voters, saying the coalition plans to campaign actively for the Alyansa candidates. “Our strength lies at the community level, and that’s where we intend to maximize our reach,” she said.
Co concluded by underscoring the need for strong Senate leadership to complement executive direction in times of global uncertainty and national transition.
“If we want reforms to be felt, we need partners in the upper chamber who will push with us, not pull us back,” Co said.
