Logo of Lakas-CMD political party (File photo)
MANILA, Philippines — Lakas-CMD’s strength in the House of Representatives has increased anew as two more lawmakers have joined the political party, boosting its membership to 105.
In a statement on Thursday, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez confirmed that Cagayan 1st District Rep. Ramon Nolasco Jr. and San Juan City Rep. Maria Ysabel Zamora took their oath as members of Lakas-CMD on Tuesday.
Romualdez, who heads the party, also said 32 incumbent and former officials joined Lakas-CMD.
- former Cagayan lawmaker Ramon Nolasco Sr.
- Gattaran, Cagayan Vice Mayor Matthew Nolasco
- Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Vice Mayor Miguel M. Zayco
- North Cotabato Board Member Joemar Cerebo
- North Cotabato Board Member Ivy Dalumpines
- Matalam, North Cotabato Vice Mayor Ralph Ryan Rafael
- Matalam Councilor Mylene April Babol
- Matalam Councilor Christopher Barraca
- Matalam Councilor Rommel Varga
- Matalam Councilor Lesslie Bonjoc
- Makilala, North Cotabato Councilor Dimple Caogdan
- Banisilian, North Cotabato Councilor Falle Allan Maygay
- Banisilian Councilor Prinsesa Kristian King
- Banisilian Councilor Albert Allado Alisasis
- Banisilian Councilor Basilio Parcon
- Banisilian Councilor Demegilio Macasart
- Banisilian Councilor Melvin Salvador
Other possible candidates for the 2025 local elections are Christian Alpuerto, Jude Concepcion, Edmund Rosete, Abdulah Silongan, Samsur Montera, Haron Mantawil, and Josie Jadulco (Matalam, North Cotabato) as well as Aliasis Arlene Baleroso (running for mayor), Aliasis Jesus Faustino (running for vice mayor), Sanny Kadil (running for councilor), Marife Paredes (running for councilor), and Neneng Macasarte and Rose Cabata (Banisilian, North Cotabato).
Albert Santos (running for councilor in M’lang, North Cotabato) and Romeo Dongeto of Jala-Jala, Rizal also joined the Lakas-CMD.