A ranking leader of both the House of Representatives and the ruling political party Lakas-CMD on Thursday said that the purported list of senatorial bets for the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition now circulating in both mainstream and social media is “not official” and “speculative” at this point.
House Majority Floor Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” M. Dalipe, who is also the Executive Vice President of Lakas-CMD that is a part of the alliance, said it has come to the attention of the party that a list of senatorial bets supported by the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has surfaced.
“We have noted with interest the recent reports regarding the senatorial lineup of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas. As Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., National President of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, already clarified, the administration has not yet finalized its senatorial lineup,” Dalipe said.
“The reports stem from a meeting where political parties supporting the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. were asked to submit their respective nominees by September 15. However, it is important to emphasize that any list circulating at this point is not official and should be regarded as speculative,” he added.
A list of 12 senatorial candidates began circulating this week on the supposed senatorial ticket in next year’s midterm election of the alliance, which is composed of Lakas-CMD, PFP, Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), Nacionalista Party (NP) and the National Unity Party (NUP).
“Following the submission deadline, party leaders will carefully evaluate the nominations and engage in thorough deliberations to finalize the Alyansa’s senatorial lineup. This collective decision-making process ensures that we present the strongest and most capable candidates to the electorate, fully aligned with our shared vision for the country,” Dalipe said.
“We urge everyone to remain patient and allow the process to unfold. Rest assured, the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas is committed to selecting candidates who embody our vision for a better future for all Filipinos,” he added.
