LAWMAKERS belonging to the newly-formed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas said they expect more political parties to join the new administration alliance in line with the unity goal of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
In a press conference, Isabela Rep. Faustino Dy V said political parties in pursuit of sustainable growth and development in the country are encouraged to join the newly-minted alliance led by President Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
“I can imagine that the President’s statements are very clear, that he still wants unity, he still wants everyone to be unified under the current administration because pare-pareho naman po ng layunin ng bawat partido, na itulak ang progreso, ipagpatuloy ang progreso ng ating bansa. So, I can imagine that the other political parties will still be welcome if they decide to coalesce or align with this new alliance,” Dy said.
“Napakataas po ng morale ng mga members at syempre, we expect other parties to join this alliance also in the next few months maybe,” Dy added.
Manila Rep. Ernesto Dionisio Jr. said the President’s unity message during Wednesday’s forging of the alliance between Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) and Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) resonates with coalition members.
“And you know, we are very fortunate to have a President who really adheres to the word unity. Talagang niyayakap niya ang lahat. So, as long as you are joining the vision of our President for progress, there is no reason para hindi ka sumama,” Dionisio said.
In his message, Marcos emphasized the importance of collective action between the executive and legislative branches of government, especially in crafting and implementing transformative programs and policies.
“We have to position the Philippines in a way that we’ll take advantage of the new economy. And to do that, we have to make some very fundamental and structural policy changes,” Marcos said.
The President also said unity would remain the government’s battle cry as he noted the people’s increased support and participation in the task of nation-building. (PNA, GP)
