Two major political parties in the country have joined hands in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections.
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), the dominant party in the House of Representatives, and Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), President Marcos' party, signed an alliance agreement on Wednesday, May 8.
Marcos witnessed the signing of the alliance document at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City, which he labeled as a "significant moment" in the country's political scene.
"PFP and LAKAS-CMD believe that public service should be conducted with utmost integrity, transparency, accountability, people participation, effectiveness and efficiency," both parties stated in the two-page alliance agreement.
It added that the two parties "share this common vision for the pursuit of the common good and economic progress" and "have a shared vision that will guide and lead the nation in the goal to achieve sustainable growth and development in the country."
Under the agreement, the parties "shall work to attain the vision and goal of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr."
In an interview, Lakas-CMD President House Speaker Martin Romualdez said that the alliance is open to expand its partnership with other major political parties in the country, including the Dutertes'.
"Anything is possible," Romualdez said when asked if they are open to forge an alliance with former president Rodrigo Duterte's party Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban).
He also bared that they are "still open for discussion" on forging an alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte's party—Hugpong ng Pagbabago.
He added that while it is open for discussion, they will consult it with Marcos' political party PFP.