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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.
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 | |
History
editThe party was established in 2010 by Ernesto G. Ramos, aiming to have a party that is an alternative to traditional politics.
2013 general election
editIn 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
editIn 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
editPresident
edit| Election | Candidate | Number of votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jose Montemayor Jr. | 60,592 | 0.11% | Lost |
Vice president
edit| Election | Candidate | Number of votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rizalito David | 56,711 | 0.11% | Lost |
Senate
edit| Election | Number of votes | Share of votes | Seats won | Seats after | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
0 / 24
|
Lost |
House of Representatives
edit| 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
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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.