Democratic Party of the Philippines
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Democratic Party of the Philippines Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas - Reporma Pilipinas | |
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President | Baldomero Falcone |
Founded | 2010 |
Headquarters | Manila |
Ideology | Popular democracy Anti-communism Populism |
Political position | Center-right |
Colors | Blue |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]President
[edit]Election | Candidate | Number of votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election |
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2022 | Jose Montemayor Jr. | 60,592 | 0.11% | Lost |
Vice president
[edit]Election | Candidate | Number of votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election |
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2022 | Rizalito David | 56,711 | 0.11% | Lost |
Senate
[edit]Election | Number of votes | Share of votes | Seats won | Seats after | Outcome of election |
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2013 | 2,500,967 | 0.84% | 0 / 12
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0 / 24
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Lost |
2016 | Did not participate | ||||
2019 | |||||
2022 | 400,138 | 0.09% | 0 / 12
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0 / 24
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Lost |
House of Representatives
[edit]Election | Number of votes | Share of votes | Seats | Outcome of election |
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2013 | 1,071 | 0.00% | 0 / 293
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Lost |
2016 | Did not participate | |||
2019 | 1,110 | 0.00% | 0 / 304
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Lost |
2022 | Did not participate |
References
[edit]- ^ Yap, D. J. (10 March 2013). "Falcone: No popularity, money, lots of 'porky' ideas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Ombay, Giselle (7 February 2022). "Jose Montemayor Jr. to launch presidential campaign in Pasay City". GMA News Online. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "LIST: Who is running for president, vice president in the 2022 Philippine elections?". RAPPLER. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2024.