The National Unity Party (NUP) (Filipino: Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed in 2010 by former members of Lakas-Kampi CMD who broke away after internal discontent within the party. From 2016 to 2022, the party was part of the PDP–Laban-led coalition in the House of Representatives, the Coalition for Change.[2][3]
National Unity Party | |
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| Abbreviation | NUP |
| President | Luis Raymund Villafuerte |
| Chairman | Ronaldo Puno |
| Secretary-General | Narciso Bravo Jr. |
| Founder | Pablo P. Garcia |
| Founded | December 7, 2010 |
| Registered | October 5, 2011 |
| Split from | Lakas–Kampi–CMD |
| Headquarters | Suite 907, 9/F, NLIC Building, 6762 Ayala Avenue, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Social conservatism[1] |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| National affiliation | Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas (2024–present) UniTeam (2021–2024) Coalition For Change (2016–2021) Team PNoy (2013) |
| Colors | Green |
| Slogan | One Nation, One Future |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 24
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| Seats in the House of Representatives | 36 / 316
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| Provincial governorships | 7 / 82
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| Provincial board members | 67 / 1,023
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| City and municipal mayorships | 125 / 1,634
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| City and municipal councilors | 990 / 16,812
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| Website | |
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The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011.[4]
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
editAccording 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.[5]
- Chairman: Ronaldo V. Puno
- Vice-chairman for External Affairs: Romeo Acop
- Vice-chairman for Internal Affairs: Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla
- National President: Rep. Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte Jr., 1st District of Camarines Sur
- Vice President for Luzon: Rep. Lorna C. Silverio, 3rd District of Bulacan
- Vice President for Visayas: Rep. Pablo John F. Garcia, 3rd District of Cebu
- Vice President for Mindanao: Rep. Adolph Edward G. Plaza, 2nd District of Agusan Del Sur
- Secretary-General: Rep. Albert Raymond S. Garcia, 2nd District of Bataan
- Treasurer: Rep. Antonio A. Ferrer, 6th District of Cavite
List of party chairmen
edit- Pablo P. Garcia (2011–2013)
- Ronaldo Puno (2013–present)
Elected members
editDistrict Representatives
edit- Bienvenido M. Abante Jr.
- Romeo M. Acop
- Adrian Jay C. Advincula
- Alfelito M. Bascug
- Fernando T. Cabredo
- Edgar M. Chatto
- Paul R. Daza
- Lorenz R. Defensor
- Danilo A. Domingo
- Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
- Antonio A. Ferrer
- Juliet Marie D. Ferrer
- Vincent Franco D. Frasco
- Albert Raymond S. Garcia
- Maria Angela S. Garcia
- Pablo John F. Garcia
- Neptali M. Gonzales II
- Tsuyoshi Anthony G. Horibata
- Alfredo D. Marañon III
- Luz V. Mercado
- Ma. Lucille L. Nava
- Harris Christopher M. Ongchuan
- Augustina Dominique C. Pancho
- Ma. Victoria Co-Pilar
- Johnny T. Pimentel
- Adolph Edward G. Plaza
- Franz S. Pumaren
- Crispin Diego D. Remulla
- Dimszar M. Sali
- Lorna C. Silverio
- Gustavo S. Tambunting
- Marjorie Ann A. Teodoro
- Aniela Bianca D. Tolentino
- Rolando M. Valeriano
- Luis Raymund F. Villafuerte
- Miguel Luis R. Villafuerte
- Joseph Gilbert F. Violago
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Governors
edit- Rhodora J. Cadiao – Antique
- Santiago B. Cane Jr. – Agusan del Sur
- Daniel R. Fernando – Bulacan
- Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava – Guimaras
- Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr. - Cavite
Mayors
edit- Leopoldo "Pol" N. Bataoil – Lingayen, Pangasinan
- Reynaldo San Pedro – San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan
- Jose Enrique Garcia III – Balanga, Bataan
- Gila Garcia – Dinalupihan, Bataan
- Bartolome Ramos – Santa Maria, Bulacan
- Elpidio Barzaga Jr. – Dasmariñas, Cavite
- Canuto "Tito" Oreta (†) – Malabon
- Merlyn L. Germar – Norzagaray, Bulacan
- Luis "Jon-Jon" Ferrer IV – General Trias
- Maloney Samaco – Maasin City, Southern Leyte
- Eduardo J. Villanueva Jr. Bocaue, Bulacan
- Arnel Mendoza – Bustos, Bulacan
- Lem Faustino - Calumpit, Bulacan
- Marita Flores - Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
- Ambrosio Cruz - Guiguinto, Bulacan
- Enrico Roque – Pandi, Bulacan
- Anastacia Vistan – Plaridel, Bulacan
- Alicia Rama-Ty – Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
- Joselito "Litoy" Alega – San Francisco, Quezon
- Jose G. Ardales – Victoria, Northern Samar
- Kirk A. Asis – Bayugan, Agusan del Sur
- Engr. Ronnie Vicente Lagnada – Butuan
- Stephen Alayon- Sigma, Capiz
- Monico Puentevella – Bacolod, Negros Occidental
- John Geesnell "Baba" Lim Yap – Tagbilaran, Bohol
- Roberto "Bobby" Sanchez – Lubang, Occidental Mindoro
- Jerry Treñas – Iloilo City
- Carla Galvez-Tan - San Ildefonso, Bulacan
- Jennie Rosalie T. Uy-Mendez - Villanueva, Misamis Oriental
- Haneya Theresa Yap-Chiong - Baliangao, Misamis Occidental
- Abraham “Bambol” N. Tolentino - Tagaytay City
- Rolando "Klarex" A. Uy - Cagayan de Oro
Electoral performance
editPresidential and vice presidential elections
edit| Year | Presidential election | Vice presidential election | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote share | Result | Candidate | Vote share | Result | |
| 2016 | None | Rodrigo Duterte (PDP–Laban) |
None | Leni Robredo (Liberal) | ||
| 2022 | None[n 1] | Bongbong Marcos (PFP) |
None[n 2] | Sara Duterte (Lakas-CMD) | ||
Legislative elections
edit| Congress of the Philippines | ||||||
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| House of Representatives | Senate | |||||
| Year | Seats won | Result | Year | Seats won | Ticket | Result |
| 2013 | 24 / 292
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Liberal Party plurality | 2013 | Did not participate | Team PNoy win 9/12 seats | |
| 2016 | 23 / 297
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Liberal Party plurality | 2016 | Did not participate | Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid win 7/12 seats | |
| 2019 | 25 / 304
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PDP–Laban plurality | 2019 | Did not participate | Hugpong ng Pagbabago win 9/12 seats | |
| 2022 | 33 / 316
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PDP–Laban plurality | 2022 | Did not participate | UniTeam win 6/12 seats | |
- ^ NUP endorsed Bongbong Marcos for president.
- ^ NUP endorsed Sara Duterte for vice president.
References
edit- ^ "Who to Vote For? Get to Know the Political Parties in the Philippines". Esquiremag.ph.
- ^ "NUP seals alliance with PDP–Laban". Rappler. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Ager, Maila. "NUP, Duterte's PDP–Laban formalize alliance". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ Rosario, Ben (November 10, 2011). "National Unity Party accredited". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
- ^ "National Unity Party". nup.org.ph. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
External links
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Media related to National Unity Party (Philippines) at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- National Unity Party on Facebook
- National Unity Party on Twitter
