National Unity Party (Philippines)

National Unity Party

Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa
National Unity Party Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa
Abbreviation	NUP
President	Elpidio Barzaga
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	Conservatism; Christian democracy
Political position	Center to center-right
National affiliation	Coalition For Change; Team PNoy (2013)
Colors	Green
Slogan	One 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
	Politics of Philippines; Political parties; Elections;

National Unity Party (Filipino: Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa) commonly known as (NUP) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed 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]

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 allieds[]

Enrico Pineda (1-Pacman)
Mikee Romero (1-Pacman)
Eric Go Yap (ACT-CIS)
(ACT-CIS)

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
Adolph Edward G. Plaza – Agusan Del Sur
Daniel R. Fernando – Bulacan

Mayors[]

Leopoldo "Pol" N. Bataoil – Lingayen, Pangasinan
Reynaldo San Pedro – San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan
Jose Enrique Garcia III – Balanga, Bataan
– 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
Jose C. Santiago, Jr. Bocaue, Bulacan
Arnel Mendoza – Bustos, Bulacan
Jessie De Jesus - 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

Electoral history[]

President[]

Election	Number of votes	Share of votes	Outcome of election
2016	N/A	N/A	No unified party stand; Rodrigo Duterte won
2022	N/A	N/A	Election will be on May 9, 2022

Vice-President[]

Election	Number of votes	Share of votes	Outcome of election
2016	N/A	N/A	No unified party stand; Leni Robredo won
2022	N/A	N/A	Election will be on May 9, 2022

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 / 293	Split; Liberal Party-led coalition, lost
2016	3,604,266	9.67%	23 / 297	PDP–Laban-led coalition
2019	3,852,909	9.59%	25 / 304	Nacionalista-led coalition

References[]

^ "Who to Vote For? Get to Know the Political Parties in the Philippines".
^ "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[]

[1] "Who to Vote For? Get to Know the Political Parties in the Philippines".

[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.

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