National Unity Party (Philippines)

National Unity Party (NUP) 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. Since 2016, the party is part of the PDP–Laban-led coalition in the House of Representatives, the Coalition for Change.[2][3]

National Unity Party
AbbreviationNUP
PresidentElpidio Barzaga Jr.
ChairmanRonaldo Puno
Secretary-GeneralNarciso Bravo Jr.
FounderPablo P. Garcia
FoundedDecember 7, 2010
RegisteredOctober 5, 2011
Split fromLakas–Kampi–CMD
HeadquartersSuite 907, 9/F, NLIC Building, 6762 Ayala Avenue, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila
IdeologySocial conservatism[1]
Christian democracy
Political positionCenter to center-right
National affiliationCoalition For Change
Team PNoy (2013)
Colors  Green
SloganOne Nation, One Future
Seats in the Senate
0 / 24
Seats in the House of Representatives
39 / 304
Provincial governorships
8 / 81
Provincial board members
67 / 1,023
City and municipal mayorships
125 / 1,634
City and municipal councilors
990 / 16,812
Website
nup.org.ph

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: Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., Lone District of Damarinas
  • Secretary-General: Rep. Narciso Bravo Jr., 1st District Representative 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
  • 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

Mayors

Electoral history

President
Election Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2016 No endorsement[6]
2022 Supports Bongbong Marcos;[7] Election will be on May 9, 2022

Vice president
Election Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2016 No endorsement[6]
2022 Supports Sara Duterte; Election will be on May 9, 2022[8]

Senate

The party has not put up candidates in Senate elections since its foundation.

House of Representatives
Election Number of votes Share of votes Seats Outcome of election
2013 2,394,631 8.68%
29 / 293
 Split into majority and minority blocs
2016 3,604,266 9.67%
23 / 297
 Joined the majority bloc
2019 3,852,909 9.59%
25 / 304
 Joined the majority bloc

References
  1. "Who to Vote For? Get to Know the Political Parties in the Philippines". Esquire.
  2. "NUP seals alliance with PDP–Laban". Rappler. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  3. Ager, Maila. "NUP, Duterte's PDP–Laban formalize alliance". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  4. Rosario, Ben (November 10, 2011). "National Unity Party accredited". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  5. "National Unity Party". nup.org.ph. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  6. Espina, Marchel P. (September 30, 2015). "NUP members 'free' to choose presidential bets in 2016 – solon". Rappler. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  7. Mercado, Neil Arwin (March 24, 2022). "NUP backs Bongbong Marcos' presidential bid". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  8. "National Unity Party endorses Sara Duterte for VP". CNN Philippines. March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
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