26 House members support Libanan for minority leader

Metro Manila, Philippines - More than 20 House members have expressed support for 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan as the 20th Congress minority leader.

In a statement on Sunday, July 6, Libanan’s office said a House member coalition, spearheaded by Akbayan party-list and the Liberal Party, has endorsed him.

“With confidence in his ability to lead with honor, wisdom, and dedication, we affirm our collective support for Rep. Libanan as minority leader,” the joint manifesto of support stated.

The 26 House members who supported Libanan are:

+ Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno

+ Akbayan Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula

+ Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendana

+ Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima

+ Bukidnon 3rd District Rep. Audrey Zubiri

+ Kabataan Rep. Renee Co

+ Northern Samar 1st District Rep. Niko Raul Daza

+ Eastern Samar Rep. Christopher Gonzales

+ Bagong Henerasyon Rep. Roberto Gerard Nazal Jr.

+ Kamanggagawa Rep. Elijan San Fernando

+ Galing sa Puso Rep. Jan Rurik Padiernos

+ Malasakit at Bayanihan Rep. Mary Girlie Veloso

+ Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice

+ Albay 1st District Rep. Cielo Krisel Lagman-Luistro

+ Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene Bag-ao

+ Quezon City 4th District Rep. Jesus Suntay

+ ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio

+ Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon

+ Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez

+ Samar 1st District Rep. Stephen James Tan

+ Samar 2nd District Rep. Reynolds Michael Tan

+ LPGMA Rep. Allan Ty

+ APEC Rep. Sergio Dagooc

+ PHILRECA Rep. Presley De Jesus

+ Pusong Pinoy Rep. Jernie Jett Nisay

+ 4Ps Rep. JC Abalos

Libanan served as the minority leader in the 19th Congress.

Should he be elected again in a caucus of the House minority, he will also be the bloc’s spokesperson.