MEMBERS of the House of Representatives gave their full support to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., calling him a “symbol of the nation’s sovereignty.”
They presented a manifesto of support during a Christmas Fellowship with Marcos on Wednesday night at Malacañang.
The manifesto highlighted the lower chamber’s unity in safeguarding democratic principles and national stability by declaring their loyalty to Marcos.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO
“Recognizing the significant challenges facing the President and his administration, we unite in declaring our firm support for the President and his vision for a Bagong Pilipinas,” the manifesto read.
The manifesto also stressed that any threat against the President “is a threat against the Republic.”
“We shall remain vigilant and resolute in ensuring his safety and the stability of his administration,” the lawmakers said. “We categorically condemn any attempts to destabilize the government or subvert the administration’s programs aimed at advancing national progress.”
The lawmakers vowed to protect “the integrity of the President’s mandate, enabling him to lead the country effectively toward sustainable development, good governance, and genuine reform.”
The manifesto also condemned efforts to destabilize the government.
“At all costs, we will stand united with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to uphold and defend the Constitution, ensure the welfare of our people and safeguard the future of our nation,” it said.
The manifesto was signed by Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats Secretary General and Agusan del Norte Rep. Jose Aquino II, National Unity Party President and Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, Nationalist People’s Coalition President and Rizal Rep. Michael John Duavit, Nacionalista Party member and Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas member and San Jose del Monte Rep. Florida Robes, and Partido Navoteño President and Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco.
During the gathering, the House members also presented Marcos with a copy of Resolution 277, which expressed “the unwavering and unqualified support and solidarity of the House of Representatives” to the leadership of Marcos and Romualdez.
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