Rep. Wilbert Lee withdraws Senate bid citing lack of political machinery

AGRI Party-list Representative Wilbert Lee has withdrawn his candidacy for the 2025 Senate race, citing insufficient political machinery.

Lee stated that consultations with his family, campaign team, and AGRI Party-list leadership led to this difficult choice.

He was the first senatorial aspirant to file his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the 2025 elections.

The congressman will instead focus on the party's reelection bid to ensure continuity of its agriculture and food security advocacies.

Lee vowed to champion farmers, fisherfolk, and local food producers, whom he calls "food security soldiers" to achieve affordable food for all.

Under his leadership, AGRI Party-list spearheaded key measures and laws, including the New Agrarian Emancipation Act (RA 11953) and the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act (RA11985).

He continues to push for the passage of the "Cheaper Rice Act," "Post-harvest Facilities Act," Kadiwa Agri-Food Terminal Act," and "Fishing Shelters and Ports Act."