The Liberal Party (LP) marked its 80th anniversary with a leadership transition and a clear signal that it is laying early groundwork for the 2028 presidential elections and other polls thereafter.
During a National Executive Council and Officers meeting at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, the party elected Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima as chairperson, along with lawyer Erin Tañada as president, Rep. Krisel Lagman as executive vice president, Rep. P.A. Umali as treasurer and lawyer Kit Belmonte as secretary-general. Senator Francis Pangilinan was designated chairman emeritus.
“Amid the biggest corruption scandal in the history of the republic, by joining forces with the broadest range of actions, 2028 Elections, as the 2025 elections and beyond… is ours,” Pangilinan said in response to a question posed by the Liberal Youth.
Despite the turbulent political situation at home and abroad, Pangilinan gave assurance that the party would unite with other democratic forces moving toward 2028.
