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Democratic Party of the Philippines

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Democratic Party of the Philippines
Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas - Reporma Pilipinas
PresidentBaldomero Falcone
Founded2010
HeadquartersManila
IdeologyPopular democracy
Anti-communism
Populism
Political positionCenter-right
ColorsBlue
Seats in the Senate
0 / 24
Seats in the House of Representatives
0 / 316
Website
DPP.org.ph

The Democratic Party of the Philippines is a center-right, populist political party in the Philippines founded in 2010 by Dr. Ernesto G. Ramos. It seeks to be an alternative to traditional politics.

History

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The party was established in 2010 by Ernesto G. Ramos, aiming to have a party that is an alternative to traditional politics.

2013 general election

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In the 2013 general elections, the party fielded Greco Belgica, Baldomero Falcone[1] and Christian Señeres as its candidates for the senate. All three candidates failed to secure a seat.

2022 Philippine presidential election

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In the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Jose Montemayor Jr. ran[2] unsuccessfully for president under the party's banner with Rizalito David as his running mate.[3]

Electoral performance

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President

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Election Candidate Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2022 Jose Montemayor Jr. 60,592 0.11% Lost

Vice president

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Election Candidate Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2022 Rizalito David 56,711 0.11% Lost

Senate

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Election Number of votes Share of votes Seats won Seats after Outcome of election
2013 2,500,967 0.84%
0 / 12
0 / 24
Lost
2016 Did not participate
2019
2022 400,138 0.09%
0 / 12
0 / 24
Lost

House of Representatives

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Election Number of votes Share of votes Seats Outcome of election
2013 1,071 0.00%
0 / 293
Lost
2016 Did not participate
2019 1,110 0.00%
0 / 304
Lost
2022 Did not participate

References

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  1. ^ Yap, D. J. (10 March 2013). "Falcone: No popularity, money, lots of 'porky' ideas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ Ombay, Giselle (7 February 2022). "Jose Montemayor Jr. to launch presidential campaign in Pasay City". GMA News Online. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  3. ^ "LIST: Who is running for president, vice president in the 2022 Philippine elections?". RAPPLER. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2024.