Admin bets to woo Cavite

The administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition will hold a major campaign rally in Cavite on 21 March, bringing its Senate slate to the province with the country’s largest voting population.

With 2,447,362 registered voters, Cavite has historically been a decisive battleground in national elections, making it a crucial stop for the coalition’s campaign ahead of the May midterm elections.

Three of Alyansa’s senatorial candidates -- reelectionist Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. of Bacoor, and Francis Tolentino of Tagaytay, along with former Senator Panfilo Lacson of Imus -- are Cavite natives, giving the coalition a strong hometown advantage.

The coalition hopes the candidates' deep roots and extensive public service experience will boost support in the province.

The Alyansa ticket also includes former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, Sen. Pia Cayetano, Sen. Lito Lapid, Sen. Imee Marcos, former Sen. Manny Pacquiao, former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, ACT-CIS Rep. and former Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo, and Deputy Speaker Camille Villar.

Navotas City Representative Toby Tiangco, Alyansa’s campaign manager, emphasized the importance of securing Cavite’s support, recognizing the province as a key driver of electoral success.

“Cavite has always been a decisive force in national elections, and Alyansa is coming in strong with a lineup that understands the pulse of the people,” Tiangco said. “We have leaders who have proven their ability to deliver results, and we are confident that Caviteños will rally behind us.”

In the 2022 presidential election, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured 1,121,108 votes in Cavite. The province’s 81.30 percent voter turnout reinforced its status as a bellwether for national sentiment.

Alyansa plans to rally thousands of supporters from Cavite’s eight component cities and 15 municipalities, focusing on good governance, national unity and inclusive progress.

The coalition is banking on the province’s historical role as a political stronghold to further cement its momentum in the 2025 Senate race.