Cavite's Partido Magdalo holds convention, signs coalition with Villar's NP

In its convention attended by over 5,000 supporters in Kawit, Cavite's dominant political party, Partido Magdalo, emphasized its full support to the leadership of Sen. Manny Villar and sealed its alliance with the Nacionalista Party.

The two parties formalized their coalition agreement, with NP president Villar and Partido Magdalo secretary general and gubernatorial bet Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla as signatories.

Remulla said, "We are committed to deliver victory to Sen. Manny Villar in Cavite, anchored on our full confidence in his ability to lead the country and help our people get up from the quagmire of poverty."

Villar said, "Our partnership strengthens and emboldens our drive against poverty which has been hurting our people. Mitigating it is our most important concern."

Their written agreement stated, "The two parties shall mobilize their respective resources and efforts to bring about rapid economic recovery, political stability, and national peace and unity under a progressive and democratic social order."

"Both parties shall retain their respective political identities while working together to find just and effective solutions to the nation's social and political problems," it added.

Earlier, majority of Partido Magdalo's incumbent members and aspirants took oath as NP before Villar at the historic Laurel House in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, attended by Cavite Rep. Crispin "Boying" Remulla, former Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino spokesman.

Partido Magdalo is known for delivering a significant number of votes for presidential candidates it backed in the past.

The coalition is fielding a complete slate in Cavite in the coming 2010 elections.