ASEANEWS HEADLINE-PH ELECTION 2025 | MANILA, Philippines: Marcos to winners: Let’s move forward together
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. spearheads the inauguration of the Balingoan Port Expansion Project during a ceremonial event in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental on April 22, 2025.
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Marcos to newly elected officials: I extend my hand regardless of party
President Bongbong Marcos extends his support to candidates who won the 2025 elections, regardless of their political party.
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MANILA, Philippines — With administration candidates unable to sweep the elections, President Marcos expressed his gratitude to all who took part in Monday’s midterm polls, and urged newly elected officials to “move forward together” to address the challenges facing the nation.
Marcos reminded Filipinos that the elections are both “a celebration of continuity” and “a call to act on the real challenges our people face.”
“Filipinos elected leaders who will listen and act – on inflation, on jobs, on corruption and on the everyday burdens they carry. These are issues we must face head-on,” the President said in a Facebook post yesterday.
Marcos stressed that governance is a shared responsibility and a mission that requires unity and burden sharing for the common good.
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“To the newly elected, regardless of party or coalition, I extend my hand. Let us move forward together – with open minds and a common purpose,” he said.
The President also shared a quote from his late father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.: “If we are to prevail, we must prevail as Filipinos – for it is the only way to endure. If we are to attain our goals, we must march forward, not to the past but to the future. And we must do this as one family, a nation united.”
At the same time, Marcos thanked those who voted for the senatorial candidates of the administration ticket Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas.
Based on partial and unofficial election results, Alyansa candidates who entered the so-called Magic 12 were former social welfare secretary Erwin Tulfo, former senator Panfilo Lacson, former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar and Sen. Lito Lapid.
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Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr., Makati Mayor Abby Binay, former interior and local government secretary Benhur Abalos, and former senator Manny Pacquiao were in the 14th, 15th, 16th and 18th spots, respectively.
For his message to candidates who were not so fortunate, Marcos said their courage to stand for public service is deeply respected.
He also noted that the Philippine democracy has once again renewed itself – peacefully, orderly and with dignity.
“May God bless our leaders, our people and our beloved Philippines,” the President said.
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Sara disappointed
Despite five of their party’s senatorial candidates entering the Magic 12, Vice President Sara Duterte was clearly expecting a different scenario.
“I acknowledge the results of the election and express my deep gratitude to all the supporters who stood with us throughout this journey,” Duterte said.
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“While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, our commitment to the people remains unwavering,” she added.
Based on the partial and unofficial results, five candidates of the “DuterTen” slate, including late inclusions Villar and Sen. Imee Marcos, made it to the Top 12 candidates. Despite being adopted by the Duterte-led Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), Villar has not been officially dropped by Alyansa.
Only three were from the original PDP-Laban ten-member slate: reelectionist Senators Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa, who are currently at first and third place, respectively; and Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta.
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While Duterte’s tone signaled disappointment, political observers noted that the Vice President has reasons to be satisfied as several term-holdover allies are still in the Senate.
The five new seats are especially critical as the chamber is expected to deliberate on an impeachment complaint against her later this year.
Though the full slate didn’t make it, Duterte used the moment to call for the formation of a “powerful and principled opposition.”
“We will continue to hold the government accountable, advocate for the issues that matter, and work tirelessly to serve as a strong and constructive opposition,” she said.
Duterte’s message underscored her intent to leverage the outcome not as a defeat, but as a foothold.
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“This is not the end – it’s a renewed beginning. We invite all citizens – regardless of background or past affiliation – to join us in building a powerful and principled opposition,” she added.
“Together, we can shape a future that is fair, inclusive, and just. Stand with us,” she added. — Neil Jayson Servallos
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