PANGASINAN–FPJ Panday Bayanihan partylist officially launched its campaign on February 16 in vote-rich Pangasinan, particularly in San Carlos City, the hometown of the late Fernando Poe Jr.
FPJ Panday Bayanihan’s first nominee Brian Poe led the proclamation rally, together with second and third nominees Mark Patron and Hiyas Dolor, respectively.
Senators Grace Poe, Pia Cayetano, Bong Revilla and senatoriables Tito Sotto, Bam Aquino, joined the launch. While Sen. Bong Go delivered a video message of support.
“Kilala ang Pangasinan dahil dito nanggaling si FPJ. Siya ay minahal, hinangaan dahil taglay-taglay niya ang katangian ng Pangasinense…Hinihiling ko na kung ano ang aking ipinaglaban sa alaala ni FPJ na maging maayos at matino ang paninilbihan, hinihiling ko sa inyo na gawin ninyong number one ang partylist ng FPJ Panday Bayanihan dito sa Pangasinan. ‘Pag nanalo ang FPJ Panday Bayanihan partylist mas lalo pang-uunlad ang Pangasinan,” Poe said.
Sen. Pia Cayetano also echoed Poe’s sentiment expressing her gratitude for the trust and support, “Ako’y natutuwa na kasama ko kayo ngayon sa pag-launch natin ng FPJ Panday Bayanihan partylist.”
Senatoriable Tito Sotto also expressed his support to the partylist, “Gusto ko lang ipaalam sa inyo na ‘yung aming gusto gawin ng FPJ partylist ay ipagpatuloy ang adhikain na gusto sanang gawin ni Fernando Poe Jr. Kaya nga si Brian ang number one. Makakaasa kayo na tiyak tutulong ako pagdating sa FPJ Panday Bayanihan partylist at inaasahan ko na kayo rin.“
During the event, Brian Poe laid out his legislative agenda under the food, progress, justice (FPJ) platform, vowing to carry on his grandfather’s legacy of service to the Filipino people.
“My grandfather, FPJ, always carried in his heart the triumph of the ordinary Filipino. Through Panday Bayanihan, we will uphold his vision by championing reforms that uplift our kababayans and strengthen the spirit of bayanihan,” he said.
Poe underscored that their campaign will focus on legislative measures aimed at empowering frontliners, farmers and fisherfolk, transport workers, urban poor communities, youth leaders, and the informal sector—ensuring they receive the support and resources they need.
FPJ’s Batang Quiapo star Coco Martin, led a motorcade alongside the nominees in support of the partylist’s people-first agenda.
“Tulad po ni Tanggol, nandito po kami para ipagtanggol ang karapatan at kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan pagdating sa kongreso. Makakaasa po kayo na bitbit namin ang serbisyong FPJ at ang puso niya para sa masang Pilipino,” Brian Poe said.
Inspired by the legacy of Fernando Poe Jr., the party remains committed to its core advocacy of food, progress, and justice, with the goal of improving the lives of marginalized Filipinos.
