Brian Poe and FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist Officially Enter 2025 Election Race

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Brian Poe, Chairman of FPJ Panday Bayanihan, officially filed his
certificate of candidacy for the 2025 elections under the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list. This
filing marks a significant step in the party’s efforts to address pressing social issues such as
poverty, food security, and justice, as it prepares to contest the upcoming elections.
Brian Poe, the son of Senator Grace Poe and grandson of the iconic actor and national hero
Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ), is set to carry forward his family’s enduring tradition of public service.
FPJ Panday Bayanihan’s platform is centered on uplifting marginalized sectors and ensuring
their representation in Congress.

“Ang FPJ Panday Bayanihan ay hindi lamang partido, ito ay kilusan para sa mga ordinaryong
Pilipino. Patuloy tayong maglilingkod sa mga sektor na matagal nang napag-iwanan—ang
magsasaka, mangingisda, kabataan, at mga manggagawa.” Brian Poe said after filing his
candidacy at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

The filing event was attended by a small but significant group of key figures who share FPJ
Panday Bayanihan’s advocacy. Present were Senator Grace Poe, who stood by her son,
offering her full support, as well as Mark Patron, and Hiyas Dolor, wife of Oriental Mindoro
Governor Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor and nominee of the party. Their presence underscored the
broad coalition of supporters backing FPJ Panday Bayanihan’s mission of social equity and
community development.

The party-list is deeply rooted in the legacy of Fernando Poe Jr., whose passion for fighting for
the underprivileged continues to inspire millions. With a platform focused on Food, Progress,
and Justice (FPJ), FPJ Panday Bayanihan aims to bring about meaningful legislative reforms to
uplift Filipinos and address inequality.

 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

“We are not just aiming to win a seat in Congress; we are fighting for real change in the lives of
ordinary Filipinos.” Brian Poe stressed.

FPJ Panday Bayanihan has garnered support from various sectors across the country and is
poised to push forward policy initiatives on social justice, accessible healthcare, education,
sustainable agriculture, and good governance. As they look ahead to the 2025 elections, the
party-list remains committed to improving the quality of life for every Filipino, staying true to its
bayanihan spirit of communal unity and cooperation.

With the legacy of FPJ as its guiding light, FPJ Panday Bayanihan seeks to continue advocating
for the marginalized and ensuring that their voices are heard in the nation’s halls of power.