President Ferdinand Marcos led the signing of an alliance between his political party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the National Unity Party (NUP) in a bid to forge stronger political ties for the upcoming 2025 midterm polls.
“It is good to see that we are still solidly behind the concept of unification, which we started before the 2022 elections,” said Mr. Marcos, who is also the PFP chairman.
“When you hear that phrase ‘marriage of convenience,’ then let us answer them: No. Unity is, in fact, our ideology. This is not just to win the next elections but to make the Philippines a better place,” he added.
He acknowledged that some would view alliances as typical political maneuverings but he underscored the ideological basis for the partnership – in particular for an inclusive Bagong Pilipinas.
“We speak now of unity, of Bagong Pilipinas – transforming the country to a better place,” President Marcos declared.
NUP president and Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte said the alliance marked the “logical conclusion” of two years of close working partnership with Mr. Marcos and his administration.
“(The alliance) marks another watershed in the history of Philippine electoral politics… (and) best illustrates that true-blue members of different mainstream political parties, given the right motivation or inspiration, can transcend partisan politics or personal interests in pursuit of the long-aspired genuine transformation of our public governance, our economy, and our society,” Villafuerte said.
“(NUP) shares the President’s vision for a prosperous and peaceful Bagong Pilipinas where no Filipino is left behind. We are thus proud to seal a formal alliance with the PFP as a splendid opportunity for both parties along with other like-minded groups to work together on advancing a new Philippines that promises a robust and inclusive growth and development for all Filipinos,” he added.
Party stalwarts who attended the event were NUP chairman and former Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno, NUP secretary-general and Bataan Rep. Albert Garcia, PFP president and South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., PFP executive vice president and Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., and PFP vice chairman and House Senior Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Ferdinand Marcos III.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Marcos’ Partido Federal, NUP forge alliance ahead of 2025 polls”