The Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig is a local regional political party in Taguig, Philippines. The party is headed by former Taguig Mayor Sigfrido "Freddie" Tiñga and his father, former Supreme Court Associate Justice and incumbent Development Bank of the Philippines chairman Dante Tiñga. It is formerly the ruling political group in Taguig until 2013.
Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig | |
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| President | Sigfrido Tiñga |
| Headquarters | Taguig |
| Ideology | Liberalism Conservative liberalism Populism |
| Political position | Centre to Centre-left |
| National affiliation | National Unity Party (2011–present) Liberal (2009–2011) |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 0 / 2 (Taguig–Pateros seats only)
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| Local councils | 0 / 16
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Recently, it was the local affiliate of the Liberal Party from 2009. It is also the local affiliate of the National Unity Party since 2011. Prior to that, it had linkages with Lakas-Kampi-CMD, Reporma-LM, the PMM, and the Nationalist People's Coalition.
Electoral history
editFollowing the 2010 elections, it held two seats in the House of Representatives and it caucused with the Liberal Party. In the 2013 elections, the party also partnered with the Nationalist People's Coalition, winning all 16 seats in the city council. The party was also related with the elected vice mayor George Elias.[1]
Notable members
edit- Sigfrido Tiñga, Mayor of Taguig[2]
- Ervic Vijandre, Councilor of San Juan, Metro Manila[3]
Controversy
editIn a political attack in Taguig, 12 of the party's supporters were injured in an attack organized by the City Hall personnel. The injured included actor Ervic Vijandre, a member running for the city council.[3]
References
edit- ^ Hofilena, Chay (2013-03-23). "The Cayetanos: A conjugal rule in Taguig". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Freddie Tinga - Mr. Forward - AnimoMagazine". 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ a b Gamil, Jaymee T. (2013-05-04). "Clash in Taguig, bombs in Antipolo". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-08-07.