By Filane Mikee Cervantes
MANILA – The Lakas – Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) has cemented its status as the most dominant political party in the House of Representatives, securing 104 seats in the May 12 midterm elections and vowing full legislative support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda.
In a statement on Tuesday, Lakas-CMD Executive Director Anna Capella Velasco, citing Commission on Elections data, said 104 of the party’s 128 congressional candidates won, ensuring the party’s strong presence in the incoming 20th Congress.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who serves as Lakas-CMD’s president and newly reelected representative of Leyte’s 1st District, described the party’s victory as a vote of confidence not only for its candidates but also for the leadership style and unity the party embodies.
“As party president, I am deeply grateful to the Filipino people for reaffirming our role as a driving force for progress and good governance,” he said.
Romualdez noted that the results strengthen Lakas-CMD’s mandate to lead legislative efforts in support of Marcos’ Bagong Pilipinas vision.
“Lakas-CMD is not just winning elections – we’re building a long-term vision of leadership, service, and nation-building,” he said.
“With this fresh mandate, we are ready to work harder, legislate better, and serve every Filipino with even greater urgency.”
Romualdez noted that the party’s electoral performance includes 79 reelected incumbents and 25 first-time lawmakers, giving Lakas-CMD a solid foundation to help steer the House’s legislative direction.
He also reaffirmed the party’s intention to work closely with the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, a coalition of major political parties backing the Marcos administration’s reform agenda.
“Together with our partners in the Alyansa, we will continue to push for laws that create jobs, protect the vulnerable, improve education, and strengthen our democracy,” he said. (PNA)
