National Unity Party (Philippines)
| National Unity Party | |
|---|---|
 | |
| President | Elpidio Barzaga |
| Chairman | Roberto Puno |
| Secretary-General | Roger Mercado |
| Slogan | One Nation, One Future |
| Founded | February 4, 2011 |
| Split from | Lakas Kampi CMD |
| Headquarters | NLIC Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati City |
| Ideology |
Conservatism Social Conservatism Christian democracy Islamic democracy |
| Political position | Center-right |
| Colors | Green |
| Seats in the Senate |
0 / 24 |
| Seats in the House of Representatives |
24 / 292 |
| Provincial governorships |
8 / 80 |
| Provincial vice governorships |
4 / 80 |
| Provincial board members |
74 / 1,006 |
| Website | |
| Official Website of the National Unity Party | |
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Politics of Philippines Political parties Elections | |
National Unity Party (NUP) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed by former members of the Lakas Kampi CMD who broke away after internal discontent within the party. The party is part of the Liberal-led coalition in the House of Representatives.
The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011.[1]
On September 26, 2012, the party held its first national convention where they announced support for Team PNoy for the 2013 elections, however most NUP members ultimately supported the United Nationalist Alliance, especially Garcia.
Party officials
- Honorary Chairman: Rep. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., 4th District of Quezon City
- Chairman: Rep. Roberto Puno, 1st District of Antipolo City
- National President: Rep. Elpidio Barzaga, Lone District of Dasmarinas, Cavite
- Vice President for External Affairs: Rep. Elpidio Barzaga, Lone District of Dasmarinas, Cavite
- Vice President for Internal Affairs: Rep. Antonio Alvarez, 1st District of Palawan
- Secretary-General: Rep. Roger Mercado, Lone District of Southern Leyte
- Treasurer: Rep. Albert Garcia, 2nd District of Bataan
- Executive Director: Reginald S. Velasco
List of party chairmen
- Pablo P. Garcia (2011–2013)
- Roberto Puno (2013–present)
Elected members
Congressmen
Aside from P. Garcia, R. Antonino, E. Barzaga, A. Alvarez, R. Mercado and A. Garcia:[2]
- Karlo Alexei Nograles
- Roberto Puno
- Trisha Bonoan-David
- Maria Valentina Plaza
- Antonio Lagdameo, Jr.
- Mitzi Cajayon
- Tupay Loong
- 16 more members
Governors
- Nestor B. Fongwan - Benguet
- Albert Raymond S. Garcia - Bataan
- Roger G. Mercado - Southern Leyte
- Jose L. Ong, Jr. - Northern Samar
- Adolf Edward G. Plaza - Agusan del Sur
- Herminia M. Ramiro - Misamis Occidental
- David C. Suarez - Quezon
- Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado - Bulacan
Mayors
- Reynaldo San Pedro – San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan
- Aldrin San Pedro – Muntinlupa City
- Jose Enrique Garcia III – Balanga City, Bataan
- Bartolome Ramos – Sta. Maria, Bulacan
- Jennifer Austria-Barzaga – Dasmariñas City, Cavite
- Canuto "Tito" Oreta (†) – Malabon City
- Lorna Silverio – San Rafael, Bulacan
- Feliciano Legaspi – Norzagaray, Bulacan
- Luis "Jon-Jon" Ferrer IV – General Trias, Cavite
- Maloney Samaco – Maasin City, Southern Leyte
- Arnel Mendoza – Bustos, Bulacan
- Patrick Meneses – Bulacan, Bulacan
- Philip Tan – Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
- Reynaldo "Aldong" Parojinog, Sr. – Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
- Litoy Alega – San Francisco, Quezon
- Michael Gutierrez – Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental
- Jose G. Ardales – Victoria, Northern Samar
- Ret. Col. Celso G. Regencia – Iligan City
- Kim Lope "Bobong" A. Asis – Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur
Electoral History
Senate
| Election | Number of votes | Share of votes | Seats won | Seats after | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Did Not Participate | N/A | 0 / 12 |
0 / 24 |
Liberal-led coalition |
House of Representatives
| Election | Number of votes | Share of votes | Seats | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,394,631 | 8.68% | 29 / 292 |
Split; Liberal Party-led coalition, lost |
References
- ↑ Rosario, Ben (10 November 2011). "National Unity Party accredited". The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
- ↑ New party for Lakas turned LP lawmakers
External links
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