Sulu officials rejoin ruling Lakas-CMD

At least 50 Sulu officials have officially joined Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), further bolstering its position as the largest political group in the country ahead of the 2025 midterm elections.

Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is president of Lakas-CMD, flew to the provincial capital Jolo to administer the oath of membership to his new party mates.

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This included Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan, Vice Gov. Toto Tan and 48 other officials in the province, as well as 38 mayors and vice mayors and 10 provincial board members. —KRIXIA SUBINGSUBING