LAKAS, PARTIDO MAGDALO JOIN FORCES

The country's formidable political party Lakas ng Tao- Christian Muslim Democrat (LAKAS-CMD) further strengthened its base in the local level with its alliance with Partido Magdalo, the dominant political party in the Cavite Province .

The coalition of the two reputable political camps was formalized in a unification rally held last Tuesday (September 25) at the Island Cove Leisure Park and Resort in Kawit, Cavite . Lakas-CMD President Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. officiated the ceremonies with Magdalo Party President Junvic Remulla. The event became a sort of show of force of the two unifying political party because of the huge attendance of its members both from the national and local level of public service.

In his speech, Revilla cited both the contribution of Lakas-CMDand Partido Magdalo in establishmg Cavite as an economically prestigious province. He also recalled the participation of Partido Magdalo in the struggle for the national independence during the Spanish period. "Ang Partido Magdalo na nagmula pa kay Pangulong Emilio Aguinaldo, at nagtaguyod ng rebolusyon para sa ating kalayaan, ang siya ring nagsimula ng industrial revolution dito sa atin," said Revilla. On the other hand, Revilla mentioned the legacy of LAKAS-CMD in pushing economic development nationwide during the administration of President Fidel Ramos. "Sa pamumuno nito, naging Asia 's Tiger economy ang Pilipinas. Kinilala sa buong mundo ang maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makabayan at Makakalikasang adhikain nito sa pamumuno. Hanggang sa araw na ito, hindi pa napapantayan ang kaunlaran at progresong tinamasa ng Pilipinas sa ilalim ng Partido Lakas, " said Revilla. adding through his short governorship of Cavite , the party initiated reforms in the province. "Naging pundasyon ang pinagsikapan nating Peace, order and stability ng higit pang pagsulong at progreso."

Also during the unification rally, the lawmaker declared the tandem of Remulla and his son , Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas (LNB) Executive Vice President and Cavite Board Member Jolo Revilla in the provincial elections 2013. "Actions always speak louder than words. Unlike a dime a dozen empty promises being thrown around you can never go wrong with character, track record and vision traits that both Jonvic and Jolo have over others. This team will not back down. This team will always fight. More importantly, this team will deliver! Ito ang Dream Team ng Cavite ! "

The lawmaker also praised the Cavite governor for the International Standards Organization o ISO certification given to the Provincial Capitol. "Ang ibig sabihin nito, kapantay na ng pamahalaang panlalawigan ang iba pang mga mahuhusay na organisasyon sa iba't-ibang panig ng mundo. Yan ang Partido Magdalo."

He stressed that Remulla deserves to be reelected. "Sa pagpapatuloy na pamumuno ni Governer Jonvic na hinog sa panahon; napatunayan na ang kakayahan; at bunga ng isang tanyag at iginagalang na pamilya ng mga lingkod bayan; hindi tayo maliligaw ng landas."

On the younger Revilla, the senator said his son is a competent running mate of Remulla. "Mulat sa katotohanan; dama ang pangangailangan ng mamamayan; tanggap at iginagalang na pinuno ng mga kapitan; mula rin sa pamilyang inilaan ang buhay para sa ating mga kababayan; tiyak tayo sa ating patutunguhan."

He admitted the political squabbles of the two parties in the past. "Kung noon ay maraming nagsabi na tubig at langis ang ating mga partido, ngayon nakikita ninyo, dahil sa pagmamahal sa Kabite at mga Kabitenyo, tayo ay TUNAY na nagkakaisa, magkasama, at kapwa naninindigan!"