The Sunshine Coalition is a multi-party coalition in the House of Representatives of the Philippines composed of mainly of Lakas, NPC (2001–2003), Liberal, Nacionalista, PDP–Laban, Reporma, Aksyon, KBL, and PROMDI.[1] The coalition was led by then-House Speaker Jose De Venecia.[2]
Sunshine Coalition | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Jose De Venecia |
| Founder | Jose De Venecia |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Dissolved | 2004 |
| Preceded by | Rainbow Coalition |
| Political position | Big tent |
| National affiliation | |
History
editAfter the ouster of Joseph Estrada in the presidency, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo assumed presidency, and in 2001 elections, after three years, and his presidential run defeat in 1998, former House Speaker Jose de Venecia returned to his post as speaker.[3][4][5] He was tasked to create a model of coalition based on the formula of Rainbow Coalition, which he is also the architect. He recruited the former members of Rainbow Coalition like Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), Liberal Party and Nacionalista Party,[1][6] with the addition of PDP–Laban, Reporma, Aksyon Demokratiko, Imee Marcos' Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL), and Tomas Osmeña's Probinsya Muna Development Initiative (PROMDI).[7] But the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) stayed on the Estrada's side.[2]
In 2003, after the failure of impeachment filing in the House against Chief Justice Hilario Davide, rumors speculated that the coalition will go to abolishment, as pro-impeachment congressmen, mainly from the NPC disappointed in the failure of impeachment.[1] The rumors spread, also saying that there is a faction that are lacking of satisfaction on de Venecia and will challenge his speakership.[1][8] NPC later promoted to quit in the coalition for the 2004 elections,[9] and later rumored to join the opposition.[10]
Prospero Pichay of Surigao del Sur's 1st district was recruited to be the speakership candidate to match de Venecia.[11] After the coalition's disbandment, Congressman from Surigao del Norte's 1st district Ace Barbers proposed to create a Dawn Coalition to secure de Venecia's spot as speaker.[7]
See also
edit- People Power Coalition, their senate counterpart
References
edit- ^ a b c d "'Sunshine Coalition' bubuwagin sa 13th Congress". Philstar.com. June 10, 2004. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Romero, Paolo (November 13, 2003). "Lakas alliance with NPC in limbo". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "De Venecia bent on speakership comeback". Philstar.com. April 17, 2001. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "JDV: I'm no angel, but…". Philstar.com. June 17, 2001. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Diaz, Jess (July 23, 2001). "JDV elected Speaker today". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Background Note: Philippines". United States Department of State. December 15, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Echeminada, Perseus (June 26, 2004). "…'Dawn coalition' for De Venecia". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Romero, Paolo (November 12, 2003). "JDV belittles bid to unseat him as Speaker". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Samia, Pamela (October 12, 2003). "NPC timetable set for 2004 polls". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Romero, Paolo (October 6, 2003). "NPC rebuffs LDP: No decision on coalition yet". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Pichay 'liligawan' ng 12 solons". Philstar.com. November 4, 2005. Retrieved October 6, 2024.