National Unity Party (Philippines)
The National Unity Party (NUP) (Filipino: Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed in 2010 by former members of Lakas-Kampi CMD who broke away after internal discontent within the party. From 2016 to 2022, the party was part of the PDP–Laban-led coalition in the House of Representatives, the Coalition for Change.
National Unity Party | |
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| Abbreviation | NUP |
| President | Elpidio Barzaga Jr. |
| Chairman | Ronaldo Puno |
| Secretary-General | Narciso Bravo Jr. |
| Founder | Pablo P. Garcia |
| Founded | December 7, 2010 |
| Registered | October 5, 2011 |
| Split from | Lakas–Kampi–CMD |
| Headquarters | Suite 907, 9/F, NLIC Building, 6762 Ayala Avenue, Makati, 1226 Metro Manila |
| Ideology | Christian democracy Social conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| National affiliation | UniTeam (2021–present) Coalition For Change (2016–2021) Team PNoy (2013) |
| Colors | Green |
| Slogan | One Nation, One Future |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 24
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| Seats in the House of Representatives | 37 / 316
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| Provincial governorships | 9 / 81
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| Provincial board members | 67 / 1,023
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| City and municipal mayorships | 125 / 1,634
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| City and municipal councilors | 990 / 16,812
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| Website | |
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The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011.
On September 26, 2012, the party held its first national convention where they announced support for Team PNoy for the 2013 elections, however most NUP members ultimately supported the United Nationalist Alliance, especially Garcia.
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