Lakas-CMD secures 104 House seats, solidifies dominance

The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) has secured 104 seats in the May 12 midterm elections, solidifying its position as the dominant party in the House of Representatives.

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez stated that this victory reflects a vote of confidence for both Lakas-CMD candidates and their leadership style, emphasizing the party's mandate to support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Bagong Pilipinas agenda.

The results show that 79 incumbents were reelected along with 25 new lawmakers, providing a strong foundation for legislative efforts.

Lakas-CMD is also expected to secure key positions including 15 governorships, 24 city mayoral seats, and 385 municipal mayoral posts, solidifying its influence across local governments nationwide.

Political science experts suggest that while Lakas-CMD's numbers dropped from 112 seats in the previous term to 104, this could be a strategic move by the party to prevent opposition groups from gaining traction in Congress.

The political rivalry between the Marcos and Duterte families has escalated ahead of the midterm elections as both camps have been courting politicians to consolidate influence and bolster their respective support bases.

As the midterm elections conclude, Lakas-CMD's electoral showing underscores its dominant role in shaping legislative priorities and local governance while navigating potential challenges posed by the ongoing political feud.