Brian Poe Llamanzares Takes Oath in San Carlos City
Congressman-elect Brian Poe Llamanzares of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list chose to take his oath in San Carlos City, Pangasinan—a heartfelt decision rooted in family ties. This city is the hometown of his grandfather, the late National Artist Fernando Poe Jr., affectionately known as “Da King” or The King of Philippine Cinema.
On Thursday, June 5, Llamanzares took his oath in Barangay Palaming, San Carlos City. The 33-year-old legislator expressed deep gratitude toward the community and pledged to serve not just them but all Filipinos.
“Kaya noong tinanong ako kung saan ako mag o-oathtaking, hindi ako nagdalawang isip, sabi ko dito dapat sa Barangay Palaming. At bakit dito? Dahil tumakbo naman ako para sa inyo. Ang trabaho ko bilang isang congressman ay hindi magtrabaho para sa sarili ko kundi magtrabaho para sa taumbayan,” he stated.
(So when I was asked where I would take my oath, I didn’t hesitate. I said it had to be here in Barangay Palaming. And why here? Because I ran for office for you. My job as a congressman is not to serve myself but to work for the people.)
He added, “Tama po ba? Eh di dapat kayo po ang kasama ko sa oath-taking ko. At syempre bilang pasasalamat din sa inyo dahil alam ko na napakasipag mangampanya ang mga kapitbahay ko.”
(Is that right? Then you should be with me at my oath-taking. And of course, as a gesture of gratitude to you because I know how tirelessly my neighbors campaigned.)
A Community’s Hope in New Leadership
Barangay Chairman Kevin George Calugay shared his optimism about the incoming congressman. “Sa pagkakatalaga kay Congressman Brian Poe ng FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list, muling nabubuhay ang diwa ng bayanihan sa loob ng Kongreso—isang lider na sumusunod sa yapak ng serbisyong may puso at handang itaguyod ang kapakanan ng Pilipino na saksi ang kanyang bagong kabarangay niya dito sa Palaming,” he said.
(With the appointment of Congressman Brian Poe from the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list, the spirit of bayanihan is once again alive in Congress—a leader who follows the footsteps of service with heart and is ready to champion the welfare of Filipinos, witnessed by his new community here in Palaming.)
Carrying FPJ’s Legacy Forward
The FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list released a statement over the weekend highlighting that Llamanzares embodies the spirit of Fernando Poe Jr. They said he aims to be a devoted advocate for his constituents’ needs and dreams.
“His oath signifies not only a personal commitment to public service but also a collective aspiration to cultivate positive change and foster unity within the community,” the party-list added.
Their platform focuses on food security, progress, and justice—principles closely linked to FPJ’s legacy. This approach aims to uplift marginalized Filipino communities and promote inclusive growth.
Brian Poe Llamanzares’ choice of San Carlos City for his oath-taking underscores his dedication to his roots and the people who supported him. It sets a hopeful tone for his upcoming term as a public servant.
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