Lakas welcomes new members, now has 71 reps

BUKIDNON Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores on Tuesday joined the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), bringing the party’s strength in the House of Representatives to 71.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Lakas CMD president, welcomed and administered the oath to Flores as the party’s 71st House member at the Speaker’s Office in Quezon City.

“I thank Cong. Flores for joining the right political party whose commitment is to work towards a better future for our nation. We are honored to welcome you today as the 71st House member of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, a dedicated advocate for positive change,” Romualdez said.

Other House officials, including former President-turned senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Lakas-CMD president emeritus; Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, LakasCMD executive vice president; and Agusan del Norte Rep. Jose Aquino II, Lakas-CMD secretary general witnessed the oath-taking.

Welcoming the party’s new member, Romualdez said he is happy that Flores decided to join Lakas-CMD and be a partner in providing the people with a stronger voice to effect positive transformations.

He also urged the Lakas-CMD members to continue working with the administration of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. for a more inclusive and prosperous future and effect a meaningful difference in addressing various problems besetting the country.

“As promised, we continue to grow in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Agenda for Prosperity and socioeconomic development roadmap. Let us join together in our drive for meaningful progress in addressing our country’s critical issues,” Romualdez said.