The best way for the Liberal Party (LP) to prepare for the 2028 elections is to focus on the performance of its elected officials, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Saturday, January 24, during LP’s celebration for its 80th founding anniversary at the Bantayog Ng Mga Bayani.
The senator underscored the importance for LP members to remain true to their mandate as the party increases its membership and reaches out to its traditional allies.
“Well ako, personally, kasi ang tinitingnan ko lang 2026. Yung 2028 will take care of itself. As far as the LP is concerned, we just need to strengthen our ranks, continue with our organizing, our recruitment of members, and of course, strengthening our linkages with our allies,” he said.
The senator is referring to Akbayan Partylist and Kilusan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP), which have partnered with them during the 2022 and 2025 elections.
“So, we just continue with our work. Pero ako, palagay ko, ang pinakamagandang pulitika ay yung performance bilang mga elected na officials ng Liberal Party,” he stressed.
“Ang ating tungkulin ay mag-deliver doon sa pinangako natin at tayo po ang ating pinangako ay yung paano pababain ang presyo ng pagkain, paano suportahan ang ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda, at syempre, palakasin ang hanay ng magsasaka at panginigsda,” Pangilinan added.
While LP’s focus is to strengthen its ranks, the senator also emphasized the need to unite behind key issues such as China’s continuous aggression in the West Philippine Sea.