NPC-Pangasinan still backs P-Noy

By Jennelyn Mondejar

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), considered the ruling party in Pangasinan, assured support Tuesday  for President Benigno S. Aquino III.

            Gov. Amado T. Espino told the media the exodus of Lakas Party politicians to the NPC is a concrete way of support to the administration of Aquino, who belongs to the Liberal Party (LP).

            NPC partymates here are known to have strongly supported in 2012 the candidacy of then Aquino and the party remains supportive to the country’s Chief Executive, said Espino.

            Last Monday, Espino returned his original party in an oath-taking ceremony held at the historic Sison Auditorium here, April 23. “NPC was my original party. I left the party temporarily when its founding chairman, Ambassador Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco,” became inactive.

            He said that the political party has a fraternal bond with the lofty aspirations of Aquino to improve the lives of Filipinos.

            Former 5th District Rep. Mark Cojuangco congratulated Espino as he welcomed him back to the party. “NPC is a party whose sights are set on practicality not seen in other parties. Members are dependent in identity and independent in thought. “Dito, walangiwanan,” said Cojuangco.