Politics · Philippines Bureau
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos switches to Lakas-CMD party
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, the House of Representatives Majority Leader, has officially joined the Lakas-CMD political party, marking a significant shift in his political affiliation. The move was formalized during a ceremony held Monday alongside prominent party figures.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — House of Representatives Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander "Sandro" Marcos has formally joined the Lakas-CMD political party, according to multiple sources familiar with the development. The legislator took his oath as a party member during a ceremony conducted Monday, transitioning from his previous political affiliation with PFP.
The ceremony welcoming Marcos into Lakas-CMD included the attendance of his uncle, former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, underscoring the significance of the party switch within political circles.
Marcus, a prominent figure in the House as Majority Leader, has maintained considerable influence in legislative proceedings. His transition to Lakas-CMD reflects ongoing realignments within the Philippine political landscape as lawmakers reposition themselves ahead of future electoral contests.
The party switch represents one of several recent political movements among high-ranking officials in the lower chamber, as various factions vie for strategic advantage in Congress.