Logo of Lakas-CMD political party (File photo)
MANILA, Philippines — Two more House representatives joined the Lakas-CMD on Monday, bolstering the political party’s strength in the chamber to 102, according to the Office of Speaker.
Isabela 2nd District Rep. Ed Christopher Go and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua are the new members of the party. They took their oath before Romualdez, the party president, at a ceremony at the Batasang Pambansa complex.
“They share our principles and aspirations for a better life for our people and a more progressive Philippines,” Romualdez said.
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Chua confirmed his membership in a separate statement, saying that the party had a “productive working relationship” with his local group, Asenso Manileño.
“I have joined the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) which has had a productive working relationship with Asenso Manileño in Congress. Productive because we, in Asenso Manileño, are considered legislation and public service partners in the House of Representatives by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez,” he said.
“I also agree with the national interest and local governance issues Lakas-CMD stands for. On public policies, we have a meeting of the minds,” he added.
Aside from the two lawmakers, other local personalities who joined the party and took their oath before Romualdez:
- Soledad Go, wife of Baguio City Rep. Mark Go Mexico
- Pampanga Mayor Redencio Gonzales
- Mexico Vice Mayor Jonathan Pangan
- Mexico Councilor Ma. Angela Pangan
According to Romualdez, having more members of his party in the House means that there is a “wider support in Congress for the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”
While Marcos belongs to a different party, his group Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) recently signed a coalition agreement with Lakas-CMD for the 2025 midterm elections.