AT least 50 leaders from various alliances and multi-sectoral groups across the Philippines signed a manifesto on Friday, October 18, 2024, to launch the People’s Alliance for Democracy and Reform (PADER) in support of the leadership of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. and to celebrate the positive programs and reforms he has initiated for ongoing peace and development towards a new Philippines.
“Our noble aspiration and duty in this historic unity is to strengthen our nation and fully uphold and defend the mandate granted by the people to our beloved President Ferdinand ‘BongBong’ Romualdez Marcos Jr. in ensuring a New Philippines for the bright future of the youth and the Filipino people,” the manifesto stated.
As a united coalition, we stand with the Filipino people in a demonstration of steadfast unity for the desire for continuous peace and development in our country under the leadership of PBBM,” it added.
“We express our strong and unwavering support for the leadership of PBBM. We believe that President BongBong Marcos Jr. is the right leader with complete dedication, sincerity, conviction, political will, and integrity to implement critical programs for the betterment and advancement of the nation. His guidance and leadership are vital for the change and progress of the Philippines,” the manifesto further stated.
The PADER coalition headed by Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia as chairman emeritus also pledged to stand alongside the people and the government in ensuring good governance, peaceful communities and a prosperous future for the Filipino nation.
The leaders who attended the gathering expressed their full confidence in PBBM and believe that he will never fail in fulfilling the duties he has sworn to uphold for the country.
