The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD)--the recognized dominant political party in the country--declared on Tuesday, Nov. 18 its unbending support for President Marcos amid the controversies hounding the administration.

In a strongly worded statement signed by top party leaders nationwide, Lakas–CMD declared: “Hindi kami matitinag—buong-buo ang suporta ng Lakas–CMD kay Pangulong Marcos, sa gawa at hindi lang sa salita (We will not be cowed--Lakas-CMD fully supports President Marcos, not only in words but in deeds)."

Lakas–CMD also cautioned against turning the public investigations on these controversies into public drama.

“Ang bayan ang talo kapag ang imbestigasyon ginawang drama. Hindi showbiz ang hustisya—hindi script ang katotohanan (It's the country that loses if the investigation is turned into a drama. Justice isn't showbiz--the truth isn't a script),” the established and respected party said.

The party--led by its president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez says it is standing on long-held principles that have defined its role in government for decades: respect for the rule of law, due process, and fidelity to truth.

“Batas, ebidensya, at katotohanan—’yan ang sandigan, hindi kwentong kutsero o pamumulitika. Malinaw mula simula: batas lang ang sinusunod ng Pangulo, hindi ang dikta ng sinuman. Walang ‘green light’ sa katiwalian mula kay PBBM—ang meron ay malinaw na utos na ‘follow the law,'" it said.

(Law, evidence, and truth—that is the foundation, not tall tales or politicking. From the very beginning it is clear: the President follows only the law, not the dictates of anyone. There is no ‘green light’ for corruption from PBBM—what there is, is a clear directive to ‘follow the law.’)

Lakas–CMD--with its 109 lawmakers, 15 governors, and thousands of local officials across the country--is the muscle behind the vast political coalition that carried Marcos to Malacañang in 2022. Marcos belongs to the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP).

The party strongly rejected insinuations that the President had a hand in any alleged irregularity, saying his instructions throughout the budget process were consistent: follow the law and uphold accountability.

“His directives throughout the budget process have always been clear: follow the law, uphold accountability, and ensure that funds serve the Filipino people,” the statement said.

Lakas–CMD also emphasized that allegations aired outside formal proceedings have no weight until tested through sworn testimony, cross-examination, and documentary scrutiny.

“Statements issued outside sworn proceedings and without the safeguards of cross-examination and documentary validation cannot be treated as fact,” the party said. It noted that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Office of the Ombudsman are already handling the matter.

“Hindi puwedeng chismis ang basehan ng hustisya. Kung seryoso ang paratang, ilahad sa tamang proseso—hindi sa entablado ng politika (Justice can't be based on rumors. If the allegation is serious, lay it out in the proper process--not on the political stage)," Lakas-CMD said