Left to right: Hiyas Dolor, FPJ Panday Bayanihan 3rd Nominee, Sen. Grace Poe, Brian Poe, FPJ Panday Bayanihan 1st Nominee, Mark Patron, FPJ Panday Bayanihan 2nd Nominee
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, inspired by the legacy of
Fernando Poe Jr.’s heroism, officially filed its certificates of candidacy (CoCs) for the 2025
Elections. The filing event, held at the Manila Hotel, was marked by the presence of the party’s
nominees and a wide range of supporters from various sectors.
Brian Poe, the party’s first nominee and chairman, leads the FPJ Panday Bayanihan with a
platform centered on Food, Progress, and Justice (FPJ) — pillars that aim to uplift the lives of
marginalized Filipinos and create an inclusive future for the nation. Joining him in filing their
certificates of candidacy were fellow nominees Hiyas Dolor, wife of Oriental Mindoro Governor
Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor, and Mark Patron, a local leader with a strong commitment to public
service. The involvement of these key figures strengthens the party’s foundation, with
broad-based support from both local leaders and grassroots communities.
Brian Poe emphasized the party’s deep-rooted commitment to service. “FPJ Panday Bayanihan
is not just another partylist. We’ve spent over a decade helping more than 20,000 Filipino
families through our programs and initiatives. Our platform has been crafted in consultation with
leaders from various sectors to address the real issues affecting Filipinos.” he stated.
The filing follows a two-day sectoral consultation in which FPJ Panday Bayanihan engaged in
meaningful discussions with representatives from diverse groups, including the transport sector,
urban poor, youth leaders, farmers, fisherfolk, the informal sector, and front-liners. These
consultations allowed the party to gain critical insights into grassroots concerns and develop a
well-rounded political agenda focused on addressing these needs.
With its vision deeply rooted in the Filipino tradition of bayanihan—communal unity and
cooperation—FPJ Panday Bayanihan aims to empower and uplift communities across the
country. The term “Panday,” inspired by Fernando Poe Jr.’s iconic blacksmith character, reflects
the party’s mission to forge a better future for the Filipino people, building a stronger, more just
society.
The party has garnered significant support from various sectoral leaders and has received
widespread endorsements, particularly from youth organizations across the nation. These
endorsements highlight the growing momentum behind FPJ Panday Bayanihan’s campaign to
foster unity and drive positive change in the country.
The party’s candidacy represents the public’s call for genuine leadership—leadership that
listens, acts, and stands for the marginalized. FPJ Panday Bayanihan is focused on proposing
legislative reforms that promote sustainable development, support farmers and fisherfolk,
empower the youth, and strengthen social services.
As the 2025 elections draw closer, FPJ Panday Bayanihan is committed to continuing its
tradition of service, helping Filipino families, and advocating for policies that ensure equality,
community resilience, and national progress. Deeply inspired by the legacy of Fernando Poe Jr.,
the party seeks to uphold his lifelong dedication to uplifting the underprivileged and remains
steadfast in its mission to create a better future for all Filipinos.