National Unity Party (Philippines)
Political party in the Philippines
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]
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
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 .[5]
Chairman: Ronaldo V. Puno
Vice-chairman for Local Government: Alberto Garcia
Vice-chairman for Political Affairs: Vacant
Vice-chairman for External Affairs: Romeo Acop
Vice-chairman for Internal Affairs: Rep. Roberto Puno , Deputy Speaker House of Representative, 1st District of Antipolo
National President: Vacant
Secretary-General: Rep. Narciso Bravo Jr. , 1st District of Masbate
Treasurer: Rep. Luis A. Ferrer IV , 6th District of Cavite
Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs: Reginald Velasco
Deputy Secretary-General for Public Affairs: Brian S. Yamsuan
Deputy Secretary-General for Administration: Rex L. De La Cruz
List of party chairmen
Pablo P. Garcia (2011–2013)
Ronaldo Puno (2013–present)
Elected members
District Representatives
Partylist allies
Governors
Ma. Jocelyn V. Bernos – Abra (NUP candidate in 2016, ASENSO candidate since 2019, Vice-Governor of Abra since 2022)
Rhodora J. Cadiao – Antique
Roel R. Degamo – Negros Oriental
Albert Raymond S. Garcia – Bataan
Rashidin H. Matba – Tawi Tawi
Santiago B. Cane Jr. – Agusan del Sur
Daniel R. Fernando – Bulacan
Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. - Iloilo
Juanito Victor C. Remulla Jr. - Cavite
Mayors
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
Dr. Feliciano Legaspi, M.D. – 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
Presidential and vice presidential elections
Legislative elections
References
External links