National Unity Party (Philippines)

National Unity Party
Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa
President Albert Garcia
Chairman Roberto Puno
Secretary-General Roger Mercado
Founded February 4, 2011
Split from Lakas Kampi CMD
Headquarters NLIC Building, Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Ideology Conservatism
Christian democracy
Social conservatism
Political position Centre to centre-right
National affiliation Team PNoy (2013) Coalition For Change (2016 -)
Colors      Green
Slogan One Nation, One Future
Seats in the Senate
0 / 24
Seats in the House of Representatives
21 / 292
Provincial governorships
9 / 81
Provincial vice governorships
4 / 81
Provincial board members
74 / 1,006
Website
NUP.org.ph

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. Since 2016, the party is part of the PDP-LABAN-led coalition in the House of Representatives, Coalition for Change.[1][2]

The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011.[3]

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.

Ideology and positions

According to the party's constitution, NUP's principles include the following: belief in God; sovereignty of the state, national interest and democracy; social justice and responsibility; and environmental awareness.[4]

Party officials

  • Honorary Chairman: Rep. Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., 4th District of Quezon City
  • Chairman: Hon. Ronaldo V. Puno
  • National President: Rep. Fredenil H. Castro, 2nd District of Capiz
  • Vice President for External Affairs: Rep. Randolph S Ting, 3rd District of Cagayan
  • Vice President for Internal Affairs: Rep. Benhur L. Salimbangon, 4th District of Cebu
  • Secretary-General: Reginald S. Velasco
  • Treasurer: Rep. Gavini C. Pancho, 2nd District of Bulacan

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:[5]

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 Sy-Alvarado - Bulacan

Mayors

Electoral History

President

Election Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2016 N/A N/A Rodrigo R. Duterte

Vice-President

Election Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2016 N/A N/A Leni Robredo

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
2016 Did Not Participate N/A
0 / 12
0 / 24
 PDP-Laban-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
2016 3,604,266 9.67%
23 / 297
 PDP-Laban-led coalition

References

  1. ↑ "NUP seals alliance with PDP-Laban". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  2. ↑ Ager, Maila. "NUP, Duterte's PDP-Laban formalize alliance". Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  3. ↑ Rosario, Ben (10 November 2011). "National Unity Party accredited". The Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  4. ↑ "National Unity Party". nup.org.ph. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  5. ↑ New party for Lakas turned LP lawmakers
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