Region 6 organizes convention on federalism

CAPIZ, Philippines – Region 6 Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines

(HFMP) organized its first regional convention at Villareal Stadium in Roxas City, this province on June 10 to11, 2017.

About 5,000 participants joint the occasion from the 5 provinces such as Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo and Guimaras.

Chairman Celso A. Tizon, and Secretary General Vergilio S. Dela Cruz of Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines expressed appreciation over the efforts of the directors in the place in making the occasion fruitful.

Tizon expressed belief that shifting to federalism equitable development - the long dream of the people - can be accomplished.

Peter Laviña, the convenor of the HFMP, congratulated on Facebook Chairman Tizon and Secretary General Vergilio S. Dela Cruz in gracing the regional assembly in region 6.

Atty. Wendel E. Avisado, undersecretary for Presidential Special Concern and Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines national adviser, failed to attend the occasion as guest speaker.

Avisado said in his letter that he is happy for the supports showed by the region to the advocacy of President in promoting federalism.