2 allies of PDP-Laban in House jump to Lakas-CMD

The representative of Camiguin, Xavier Jesús Romualdo, takes the oath before the leader of the majority of the House of Representatives, Martín Romualdez, president of Lakas-CMD, in the presence of the deputy leader of the majority, Juan Miguel Arroyo, vice president of the Luzón party . (Photo from the office of the majority leader of the House, Martín Romualdez)

MANILA, Philippines – Two members of the ruling PDP-Laban party in the House of Representatives have joined the Lakas-Muslim Christian Democrats party.

Camiguin’s representative, Xavier Jesús Romualdo, and the representative of the Dinagat Islands, Alan Ecleo, were sworn in as new members of the Lakas-CMD on Tuesday.

House Majority Leader Martín Romualdez, president of Lakas-CMD, and Deputy Majority Leader Juan Miguel Arroyo, vice president of the Luzon party, led the swearing-in ceremony.

This brings the number of Lakas-CMD members in the House to 36 with 19 district representatives and 17 representatives from party lists.

“Lakas-CMD is gaining momentum in its goal of strengthening its ranks in the House of Representatives. We will continue this feat in the coming months by strengthening our support for our 19 regular members and 17 party roster allies, ”Romualdez said in a statement.

“The party will remain a strong ally of the government and will continue to support the speedy approval of President Duterte’s legislative agenda,” he added.

The representative of the Dinagat Islands, Alan Ecleo, was sworn in by videoconference. (Office photo of the House Majority Leader, Martín Romualdez)

Lakas-CMD has produced two presidents: Fidel Ramos and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who also served as presidents of the Chamber.

The party is chaired by Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.

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