City mayors across the Philippines moved as one political bloc on Wednesday, delivering a solid show of force behind President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as calls for his resignation gained traction following the flood control corruption scandal. The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) declared its โfull supportโ for Marcos, framing him as the duly elected leader and emphasizing that their mandate is to stand with him as he pushes infrastructure, education, and health reforms while vowing transparency in governance.
The endorsement comes at a volatile political moment: not only is the administration confronting backlash over alleged anomalies in flood control projects, it is also fending off internal fire after Senator Imee Marcos publicly accused her own brother of drug use. Malacaรฑang swiftly shut down the resignation chatter, dismissing the uproar as noise fueled by supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte, who would assume the presidency if Marcos stepped down. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed that quitting โis not an option,โ saying the President remains focused on steering the country and will โbravely face the nationโs challenges.โ
With the LCP aligning itself with Marcos, the leagueโs unified stance sends a clear political signal: local chief executives are tightening their formation behind the administration at a time when factions within and outside the ruling coalition are sharpening knives. In a period marked by scandals, accusations, and mounting public scrutiny, the mayorsโ message is unmistakable โ theyโre sticking with the President as the political battle intensifies.
Image from PCO