Reform Party (Philippines)

The Reform Party is a Filipino political party established in October 2021.

Reform Party
PresidentJames Layug
FounderJames Layug
Founded2021 (2021)
DissolvedJune 10, 2024; 4 months ago (2024-06-10)
Split fromMagdalo
Succeeded by
IdeologyReformism
Colors  Blue

History

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Reform Party

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In October 2021, the Reform Party was established by DICT Assistant Secretary James Layug to support the then-Bong Go's vice presidential campaign.[1] That time, Bong Go tops the vice presidential surveys. Days after their formation, Reform Party signed an agreement of partnership with PDP–Laban's Cusi-Duterte faction.[2]

Gringo Honasan who running for a Senate comeback also joined the party. The party also endorsed the candidacy of Bongbong Marcos as president, and Sara Duterte as vice president.[3]

Merger and formation as Reform PH Party

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On June 10, 2024, former senator Gringo Honasan and some of his colleagues from the now-defunct Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) met at the Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila to form the party.[4][5] Some members of Magdalo joined the Reform PH.[6]

Electoral performance

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Presidential and vice presidential

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Year Presidential election Vice presidential election
Candidate Votes Vote share Result Candidate Votes Vote share Result
2022 None[a] Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PFP) None[b] Sara Z. Duterte (Lakas)

Notes

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  1. ^ Party endorsed candidacy of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. from the (PFP) won
  2. ^ Party endorsed candidacy of running mate Sara Duterte from the (Lakas–CMD) won

Legislative elections

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Congress of the Philippines
Year Seats won Result Year Seats won Ticket Result
2022
0 / 316
PDP plurality 2022 Did not participate UniTeam win 6/12 seats

References

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  1. ^ Journal, People's (October 29, 2021). "Newly formed Reform Party backs Bong Go's VP bid, forms alliance with PDP-Laban". Journalnews. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Manila, RadyoMaN (October 26, 2021). "PDP-Laban Cusi faction at Partido Reporma, lumagda na ng kasunduan para magtulungan sa 2022 elections - RMN Networks". RMN Networks. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  3. ^ "Marcos-Duterte tandem adopts Honasan on Senate ticket". Philstar.com. February 4, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Alcober, Neil (June 11, 2024). "Gringo-led Reform PH Party seeks unity, progress". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Panti, Llanesca T. (June 10, 2024). "Honasan, ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers form Reform PH party". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Mendoza, John Eric (June 10, 2024). "Honasan likely to run for Senate under new party; may tap Lacson, Sotto". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 21, 2024.