MERGED: Philippine Political Parties

[gareb]

none. practically none.

the political parties in the Philippines, at least the current mainstream political parties, have no definite political or socio-economic agenda that distinguishes one from the other. unlike in European countries where you can readily distinguish the liberals from the conservatives, the social democrats from the neo-liberals, here in the Philippines the demarcation line sometimes even runs through political parties (e.g. the issue of contraception @ the Liberal Party). you can see people coming from the same political parties adopting opposing views, simply because political parties in the Philippines are formed out of necessity and personality. if one feels he/she cannot achieve political (and i mean power, not wisdom) advancement at his/her political party, he/she can jump ship or form his/her own.

an exemption are the various Left-wing political parties Bayan Muna (National Democrats), Akbayan (Social Democrats), Bisig (Liberal Democrats), and the underground Communist Party of the Philippines. Included in the list are some Right-wing political parties such as the ANAD. the Left and Right -wing political parties more or less have distinct political agendas and platforms that are issue-based.

@ mosimos

Partido ng Bayan (PnB) was not a 'communist party'. it was the National Democrats' political party at that time, which like its successor Bayan Muna bore the brunt of the killings of many of its members.

[mosimos]

Well, Partido ng Bayan may not be a communist party but it is run by people sympathetic to the communist cause. In the 1987 congressional elections it managed to get two seats. Venancio Garduce of Samar and Gregorio Andolana of Cotabato. It also fielded a senatorial slate in the said elections.

They are:

Bernabe Buscayno (founder of the NPA)
Crispin Beltran (head of KMU)
Horacio Morales (ex NPA, DAR Secretary during Eraps time)
Romeo Capulong (Human rights Lawyer)
Jose Burgos Jr. (radical journalist)
Jaime Tadeo (leader of Kilusang Mambubukid ng Pilipinas)

Partido ng Bayan may be well said to be the precursor of Bayan Muna.
Nelia Sancho (ex beauty queen turned militant, Gabriela)

[gareb]

if by 'communist cause' we mean the armed revolution, then that issue would be an interesting topic of debate.

on the other hand if we deem it to mean the reforms that the Left has been pushing for since the time of Quezon, then yes, since it was the banner party of the legal Left at that time before it became as fragmented as it is now.

but as can be observed, each and everytime the Left fielded candidates for legal parliamentary elections, it is viciously and violently crushed.

1946 saw the marginalization of the then-Leftist Democratic Alliance and it's congressmen's dubious expulsion from Congress which lead Hukbalahap leader's eventual return to the hills. (more here http://www.pcij.org/blog/?p=674)

1987 elections saw 2 congressional candidates winning, at the loss of 6 lives of other candidates plus various campaign officials including labor leader Rolando Olalia and Lean Alejandro.

[mosimos]

history ng Liberal Party:

http://www.liberalparty.ph/history/index.htm


The Liberal Party (LP) was founded on 19 January 1946 by Manuel Roxas, the first President of the Third Philippine Republic. It was formed by Pres. Roxas from what was once the “Liberal Wing� of the old Nacionalista Party. Two more Presidents of the Philippines elected into office came from the LP: Elpidio Quirino and the redoubtable Diosdado Macapagal. Two other Presidents came from the ranks of the LP, being former members of the Party that choose to follow a different path and joined the Nacionalistas: Ramon Magsaysay, and Ferdinand Marcos.

During the days leading to Martial Rule, Marcos would find his old Party as a potent roadblock to his quest for one-man rule. Led by Ninoy Aquino, Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, the LP would time and again hound the would-be dictator on issues like Human Rights and the curtailment of Freedoms. Not even the declaration of Martial Law silenced the LP, and it continued to fight the dictatorship despite the costs. Many of its leaders and members would be prosecuted and even killed during this time.

In recent times, the LP was instrumental in ending more than half-a-century of US Military presence in the Philippines with its campaign in the Senate of 1991 to reject a new RP-US Bases Treaty. This ironically cost the Party dearly, losing for it the Elections of 1992. In 2000, it again showed its mettle by standing against the corruption of the Estrada Administration, actively supporting the Resign-Impeach-Oust initiatives that led to People Power II.

[mosimos]

Liberal Party Senators and Representatives

Senators
Senate President Franklin M. Drilon
Majority Leader and Senate Representative to the Judicial Bar Council

Francis N. Pangilinan
Chairman, Committee on Economic Affairs and Committee on Trade and Commerce

Manuel "Mar" A. Roxas II
Chairman, Senate Committee on National Defense and Security and Committee on Urban Housing and Development

Rodolfo G. Biazon


Representatives
NCR Area
Name

1st District, City of Manila Ernesto A. Nieva
3rd District, City of Manila Miles Andrew M. Roces
4th District, City of Manila Rodolfo C. Bacani
3rd District, Quezon City Matias V. Defensor, Jr.
Lone District , Malabon - Navotas Federico S. Sandoval II
Lone District , Muntinlupa City Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

REGION I Area
Name

2nd District, Ilocos Sur Eric D. Singson

REGION II Area
Name

Lone District, Batanes Heredina R. Abad
2nd District, Cagayan Florecio L. Vargas
3rd District , Cagayan Manuel N. Mamba
Lone District, Quirino Junie E. Cua

REGION III Area
Name

1st District, Bataan Antonino P. Roman
2nd District, Tarlac; Deputy Speaker for Central Luzon Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III
2nd District, Zambales Antonio M. Diaz

REGION IV Area
Name

2nd District, Batangas Hermilando I. Mandanas
1st District, Cavite Joseph Emilio A. Abaya
3rd District, Laguna Danton Q. Bueser
1st District, Oriental Mindoro Rodolfo G. Valencia
2nd District, Oriental Mindoro Alfonso V. Umali Jr.
1st District, Quezon Rafael P. Nantes
2nd District, Quezon Proceso J. Alcala
3rd District, Quezon Danilo E. Suarez
4th District, Quezon Lorenzo R. Tañada III
2nd District, Palawan Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra

REGION V Area
Name

1st District, Camarines Sur Rolando G. Andaya, Jr.

REGION VI Area
Name

Lone District, Aklan Florencio T. Miraflores
1st District, Capiz Rodriguez D. Dadivas
2nd District, Capiz Fredenil H. Castro
2nd District, Iloilo Judy J. Syjuco

REGION VIII Area
Name

1st District, Northern Samar Harlin Cast – Abayon
1st District, Western Samar Reynaldo S. Uy

REGION X Area
Name

1st District, Bukidnon JR Nereus O. Acosta

CAR Area
Name

Lone District, Ifugao Solomon R. Chungalao
Lone District, Kalinga Laurence B.

[spike_jersey12]

HAHAHHAHA***** we have the worst political parties in politics.... most of them are protecting their own interest of who will get the majority at senate, so they can lobby their personal interests.. sad to say that how it works here...looking a at the events, i dont have to give names, when one was not chosen to be the party bet for vice presidency, some one shifted party.... where's loyalty? nah! thats a clear example of selfishness....correct me if am wrong....

For the PEOPLE not FOOL the PEOPLE, BY the PEOPLE not BUY the PEOPLE

[theoutsider]

Whoa! You guys responded.

I'm so sorry to be getting to this so late.

I am going to reread all your posts; they're very informative.

So I'm visiting May 30- June 20. I'll primarily be in Cebu (Tuburan).

Does anyone have any ideas for me to truly understand the Philippines on a deeper level?

Preferrably, I'd like to go to work or visit with the Liberal Party (they sound the best from my glancing over the posts). Do they have offices in Cebu?

Any other ideas? Historical? Cultural?

I'll be semi-independent. I'll be traveling with my parents (I'm 1 mostly, but I'm independent to do what I want if it's toward something purposeful...

[Bolshoi]

Whoa! You guys responded.

I'm so sorry to be getting to this so late.

I am going to reread all your posts; they're very informative.

So I'm visiting May 30- June 20. I'll primarily be in Cebu (Tuburan).

Does anyone have any ideas for me to truly understand the Philippines on a deeper level?

Preferrably, I'd like to go to work or visit with the Liberal Party (they sound the best from my glancing over the posts). Do they have offices in Cebu?

Any other ideas? Historical? Cultural?

I'll be semi-independent. I'll be traveling with my parents (I'm 1 mostly, but I'm independent to do what I want if it's toward something purposeful...

If you really want ur Philippine visit a memorable and historical one then i strongly recommend u to have community service. Perhaps u could join charity works? Try to visit DSWD kids visit or donate bantay bata foundation.

[theoutsider]

I looked it up in google....but it appears they don't have anything in cebu....

Oh well, I think i'll just wing it while i'm down there. Maybe buy a few books and give it to the poor villagers....

I remember giving my old toys away when i visited in 2000....

[Bolshoi]

If you really want to help our less fortunate fellow country men and kids try to organize outreach program for the kids when you arrive here in Cebu or any place in the Philippines.

Try to visit Leyte they need help now.