Leaders from the Visayas region have reaffirmed their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his vision for national progress.
President Marcos attended a unity lunch organized by Cebu Governor and ‘One Visayas Bloc’ leader Gwendolyn Garcia on Thursday at the Cebu Provincial Capitol.
The event gathered governors from the Visayas region, mayors, vice mayors, councilors, provincial board members, and representatives from the Provincial Association of Barangay Councils in Cebu. They issued separate manifestos to acknowledge the President’s commitment and achievements in nation-building.
“We, the duly elected governors of the Visayas region, representing our respective provinces and the millions of Filipinos who call the Visayas home, stand united in our unwavering support for the administration of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.,” said the manifesto of governors.
All 16 governors from Cebu and the Visayas region signed the manifesto, including Cebu Gov. Garcia, Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique Miraflores, Guimaras Gov. JC Rahman Nava, Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado, Antique Gov. Rhodora Cadiao, Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro.
Others included Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, Gov. Manuel L. Sagarbarria from Negros Occidental and Oriental, Biliran Gov. Gerard Roger Espina, Siquijor Gov. Jake Vincent Villa along with their fellows from Samar and Leyte Island including Gov. Sharee Ann Tan (Samar), Gov. Edwin Ongchuan (Northern Samar), Gov. Ben Evardone (Eastern Samar) Gov. Jericho Petilla (Leyte) and Gov. Damian Mercado (Southern Leyte).
The League of Municipalities in Cebu praised the President’s consistent efforts “to lead the Philippines as an economic force to be reckoned with in Asia,” shown in his decisiveness and determination in formulating systems and strategies to spur economic growth.
It said the President’s unwavering commitment to safety and domestic security has attracted foreign investments, resulting in significant rewards for the country.
For its part, the Philippine Councilors League (PCL)-Cebu Chapter said the Marcos administration’s actions are in the best interest of the Filipinos, “promoting general welfare and contributing to nation-building.”
“His firm leadership has resulted in progressive and dynamic results and responsiveness to the needs of Filipinos,” their manifesto said.
Sixteen members of the PCL-Cebu Chapter, including their President, Ricardo Pepito, signed the manifesto, and seven Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation members also expressed their support.
The SK Federation supported the “Bagong Pilipinas” governance vision, saying they “stand together for better governance built on justice, equality, accountability, unity, and integrity.”
The endorsement follows a similar event in August 2024, when First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos received Manifestos of Support from leaders in Cebu on behalf of the President. | PND
