The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) maintained its position as the dominant political party in the House of Representatives, winning 104 seats in Monday’s midterm elections.
Of the 128 congressional candidates fielded by Lakas-CMD, 104 emerged victorious, giving the party a commanding share in the incoming 20th Congress, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) data transmitted to House Speaker Martin Romualdez by the party’s Executive Director Anna Capella Velasco
“This is a vote of confidence not just in our candidates, but in the kind of leadership and unity that Lakas-CMD represents,” Romualdez said, assuring that the party remains firmly at the helm of the lower chamber.
“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 added.
Romualdez was himself reelected as Representative of Leyte’s First District.
The victories include 79 reelected incumbents and 25 new representatives, showcasing a balanced mix of experience and fresh energy under the party’s expanding national umbrella, the Speaker pointed out.
Romualdez, also president of the Philippine Constitution Association, said the electoral performance ensures that it will continue to lead legislative efforts supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas agenda.
“Lakas-CMD is not just winning elections—we’re building a long-term vision of leadership, service, and nation-building. With this fresh mandate, we are ready to work harder, legislate better, and serve every Filipino with even greater urgency,” he noted.
The Lakas-CMD president also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to work closely with its allies in the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, a broad coalition of major political parties supporting the 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,” the Speaker said.