ASENSO MANILEÑO HAILS COMELEC ACCREDITATION
THE decision of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to include the Asenso Manileno as one of the only 14 local parties to have been accredited as dominant majority party for the 2025 midterm polls was hailed by the party led by Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna as its president.
“All of us on the Asenso Manileño slate for the May 2025 elections are joyful and proud of being accredited once more by the Commission on Elections.The enduring strength of Asenso Manileño as the ruling local political party here in Manila is proof of our collective commitment to community-oriented genuine public service,” Lacuna said in a statement.
“We are the exact opposite of the personality cult centered around the former mayor. Hindi kami kulto. We are not the choice of merely one person. Manileños chose us,” she added.
Lacuna said Asenso Manileño stands by its principles ‘because we represent our constituents.’
The mayor stressed that they in the ruling party believe in public service that is inclusive, transparent and accountable—one that prioritizes real solutions over political drama or ‘pakulo.’
She further assured that her administration is driven by the people’s mandate, not personal ambition, stressing that what her stewardship upholds are good governance, honesty and fairness, ensuring that every program and project benefits Manileños directly.
“We are not puppets of a has-been celebrity or a political cult. All Asenso Manileño bets are servants of the people. Our commitment is clear: Serbisyong diretso sa tao – Tapat at Totoo! ,” she declared.
Before this, the Comelec declared the Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) headed by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as its President as the dominant majority party for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE).
In August last year, Lacuna was sworn into the party by Romualdez himself.
Five of Manila’s six congressmen, namely Rep. Joel R. Chua, Rep. Bienvenido Abante, Jr, Rep. Rolando Valeriano, Rep. Irwin Tieng and Rep. Edward Maceda, stood witness along with Vice Mayor Yul Servo, as Lacuna took her oath as the newest Lakas member with no less than Romualdez himself administering the oath in his capacity as Lakas President. Also present during the simple rites held at the Social Hall of the Speaker’s Office in the House of Representatives were Asenso Manileño councilors.
Lacuna said she joined Lakas “because its party principles and platform are aligned with mine and will ultimately be most gainful for all Manileños.”
For his part, Romualdez warmly welcomed Lacuna to the fold of Lakas-CMD, saying the party is honored to have Lacuna as he also expressed confiden that the lady mayor “would provide significant contributions in upholding the principles and objectives of Lakas-CMD, reinforcing the party’s dedication to serving the Filipino people.”
He also cited Lacuna’s leadership, experience and commitment to serve her constituents and “greatly enhance our collective efforts to support the Agenda for Prosperity of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his vision for ‘Bagong Pilipinas.’
Lacuna made history by becoming the first woman mayor in the city of Manila in 2022, winning with a very wide margin over her opponents who belong to big political clans in the city.
She also led the Asenso Manileño in making a clean sweep by winning all elective seats from the mayor, vice mayor, Congressmen and city councilors during the 2022 polls. (MARISA SON)
“All of us on the Asenso Manileño slate for the May 2025 elections are joyful and proud of being accredited once more by the Commission on Elections.The enduring strength of Asenso Manileño as the ruling local political party here in Manila is proof of our collective commitment to community-oriented genuine public service,” Lacuna said in a statement.
“We are the exact opposite of the personality cult centered around the former mayor. Hindi kami kulto. We are not the choice of merely one person. Manileños chose us,” she added.
Lacuna said Asenso Manileño stands by its principles ‘because we represent our constituents.’
The mayor stressed that they in the ruling party believe in public service that is inclusive, transparent and accountable—one that prioritizes real solutions over political drama or ‘pakulo.’
She further assured that her administration is driven by the people’s mandate, not personal ambition, stressing that what her stewardship upholds are good governance, honesty and fairness, ensuring that every program and project benefits Manileños directly.
“We are not puppets of a has-been celebrity or a political cult. All Asenso Manileño bets are servants of the people. Our commitment is clear: Serbisyong diretso sa tao – Tapat at Totoo! ,” she declared.
Before this, the Comelec declared the Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) headed by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as its President as the dominant majority party for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE).
In August last year, Lacuna was sworn into the party by Romualdez himself.
Five of Manila’s six congressmen, namely Rep. Joel R. Chua, Rep. Bienvenido Abante, Jr, Rep. Rolando Valeriano, Rep. Irwin Tieng and Rep. Edward Maceda, stood witness along with Vice Mayor Yul Servo, as Lacuna took her oath as the newest Lakas member with no less than Romualdez himself administering the oath in his capacity as Lakas President. Also present during the simple rites held at the Social Hall of the Speaker’s Office in the House of Representatives were Asenso Manileño councilors.
Lacuna said she joined Lakas “because its party principles and platform are aligned with mine and will ultimately be most gainful for all Manileños.”
For his part, Romualdez warmly welcomed Lacuna to the fold of Lakas-CMD, saying the party is honored to have Lacuna as he also expressed confiden that the lady mayor “would provide significant contributions in upholding the principles and objectives of Lakas-CMD, reinforcing the party’s dedication to serving the Filipino people.”
He also cited Lacuna’s leadership, experience and commitment to serve her constituents and “greatly enhance our collective efforts to support the Agenda for Prosperity of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his vision for ‘Bagong Pilipinas.’
Lacuna made history by becoming the first woman mayor in the city of Manila in 2022, winning with a very wide margin over her opponents who belong to big political clans in the city.
She also led the Asenso Manileño in making a clean sweep by winning all elective seats from the mayor, vice mayor, Congressmen and city councilors during the 2022 polls. (MARISA SON)
