TEAM Unity (Philippines)

Tahanan Ekonomiya Aktibo at Magsasaka (TEAM) Unity was the political multi-party electoral alliance of the administration-backed senatorial line-up for the 2007 Philippine Midterm Elections. TEAM Unity is composed mostly of supporters and erstwhile critics of ex-Philippine president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Team Unity sought to take several Senate seats in order to protect President Arroyo from impeachment attempts by the political opposition after the midterm elections.

For the electoral alliance in St Kitts and Nevis, see Team Unity (Saint Kitts and Nevis).
TEAM Unity
LeaderGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Founded2007 (2007)
Political partiesLakas–CMD
Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino
Liberal Party (LP-Atienza wing)
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP)
Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP)
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Etymology

During the Lakas-CMD National Convention last April 12, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo devised an acronym for the 12 senatorial candidates of TEAM Unity which is: "MaS PARA SA KiDZ Mo" (in English, More for your kids.) Ma stands for Magsaysay, S stands for Singson, P stands for Pichay, A stands for Angara, R stands for Recto, A stands for Arroyo, S stands for Sotto, A stands for Aquino-Oreta, Ki stands for Kiram, D stands for Defensor, Z stands for Zubiri, and Mo stands for Montano.

Program

TEAM UNITY's slogan and main program for Filipinos was "Our priority agenda is to work for the future of our children." while their secondary slogan was "Tulong Tulong sa Pagsulong" (lit. 'Working together for progress'). The opposing party, Genuine Opposition, used the slogan: Plan Co Revolt (in English, My plan is to revolt) as a demonstrative threat to the Arroyo government.

Coalition members

Mainstream party members

TEAM Unity Senatorial slate
Name Party Occupation Elected
Edgardo Angara LDP Senator from Aurora and the former President of the Senate (1993–1995)
Joker Arroyo KAMPI Senator and former Representative from Makati City (1992–2001). He is also the former prosecutor of the impeachment trial of Pres. Joseph Estrada.
Mike Defensor Lakas-CMD former Presidential Chief of Staff (2006–2007), Former Representative from Quezon City (1995-1998), and Environment and Natural Resources Secretary. He is also the son of the incumbent Quezon City Representative Matias Defensor Jr. (2004–present) and the nephew of the incumbent Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago (2004–2010).
Jamalul Kiram III PDSP Sultan of Sulu (1986–present)
Vicente Magsaysay Lakas-CMD Governor of Zambales (1967–1978; 1980–1986; 1998–2007)
Cesar Montano Lakas-CMD Television and movie personality or actor and UNESCO Commissioner
Teresa Aquino-Oreta NPC former senator (1998–2004) and former Representative of Malabon City–Navotas (1987–1998)
Prospero Pichay Jr. Lakas-CMD Representative from Surigao del Sur (1998–2007)
Ralph Recto Lakas-CMD Senator, and former Representative from Batangas (1992–2001). He is the 2nd husband of the actress Vilma Santos and the stepfather of the actor Luis Manzano.
Chavit Singson Lakas-CMD Governor of Ilocos Sur (1971–1972; 1980–1986; 1992–2001; 2004–2007)
Tito Sotto NPC former senator and the elder brother of the TV and movie actor, Vic Sotto. He is also the former Vice Mayor of Quezon City from (1986–1992).
Juan Miguel Zubiri Lakas-CMD Representative from Bukidnon (1998–2007) and the son of the incumbent Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri (2001–present).

Campaign team
  • Reli German - Campaign Manager
  • Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano - Spokesperson
  • Tonypet Albano - Deputy Spokesperson

Ben Evardone - Media Director

Party jingle

The jingle was originated from the song We Will Rock You for their early promotional campaign.

Election results

2 out of 12 candidates won the possible 12 seats in the Senate namely: (in order of votes received)

See also

Notes
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