Reform Party (Philippines)
Reform Party | |
|---|---|
| President | James Layug |
| Founder | James Layug |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Dissolved | June 10, 2024 |
| Split from | Magdalo |
| Succeeded by | |
| Ideology | Reformism |
| Colors | Blue |
The Reform Party is a Filipino political party established in October 2021. It was merged with some members of Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) in June 10, 2024 to form the Reform PH.
History
[edit]Reform Party
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Presidential and vice presidential
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Party endorsed candidacy of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. from the (PFP) won
- ^ Party endorsed candidacy of running mate Sara Duterte from the (Lakas–CMD) won
Legislative elections
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Marcos-Duterte tandem adopts Honasan on Senate ticket". Philstar.com. February 4, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Alcober, Neil (June 11, 2024). "Gringo-led Reform PH Party seeks unity, progress". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca T. (June 10, 2024). "Honasan, ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers form Reform PH party". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ 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.