Fifty leaders from various alliances and multi-sectoral groups launched the People's Alliance for Democracy and Reform (PADER) to support the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his programs and reforms.
“Our noble aspiration and duty in this historic unity is to strengthen our nation and fully uphold and defend the mandate granted by the people to our beloved President Ferdinand "BongBong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. in ensuring a New Philippines for the bright future of the youth and the Filipino people. As a united coalition, we stand with the Filipino people in a demonstration of steadfast unity for the desire for continuous peace and development in our country under the leadership of PBBM,” stated in the coalition’s manifesto.
The manifesto was signed during the gathering of the leaders in Quezon City recently.
“We express our strong and unwavering support for the leadership of PBBM. We believe that President BongBong Marcos Jr. is the right leader with complete dedication, sincerity, conviction, political will, and integrity to implement critical programs for the betterment and advancement of the nation. His guidance and leadership are vital for the change and progress of the Philippines.”
The leaders who attended the gathering expressed their full confidence in the President, saying they believe that he will never fail in fulfilling the duties he has sworn to uphold for the country.
The launch was led by Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, chairman emeritus of PADER, along with members of Alyansa ng Bayan para sa Demokrasya at Kapayapaan (ABKD), Liga Independencia Pilipinas (LIPI), and Kapisanan ng mga Masang Pilipino (KAMPIL).
The PADER coalition also pledged to stand alongside the people and the government in ensuring good governance, peaceful communities, and a prosperous future for the Filipino nation.