Former priest and Peace negotiator Ed Dela Torre, the elected Chairman Emeritus of the newly launched The People’s Progressive Humanist Liberal Party (PolPHIL Party) political party led the mass oathtaking of officers and members administered by Bishop Nilo Tayag, founder of Kabataang Makabayan during martial law era.
Also in the photos are the convenors, resource persons led by party Rudy Caneda elected as its National Chairman, with Bishop Nilo Tayag, Rodolfo Salas and Nilo dela Cruz, all former political prisoners during the martial law era as council of elders.
The other elected officers are former political officers of different politicians in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Former mayor, congressman and peace panel negotiator Hernani Braganza and Obet de Catro of Makabayan bloc throw their support to the new party. Sectoral leaders also took their oath of allegiance to the party at the Bahay Ng Alumni last Saturday February 10, 2024 at the University of The Philippines.
Image credits: Bernard Testa/BM