Democratic Party of the Philippines

The Democratic Party of the Philippines is a center-right, populist political party in the Philippines founded in 2010 by Dr. Ernesto G. Ramos. It seeks to be an alternative to traditional politics.

Not to be confused with Philippine Democratic Party, Centrist Democratic Party of the Philippines, Democratic Party (Philippines), Democrata Party, or Partido Demokratiko Pilipino.
Democratic Party of the Philippines
Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas - Reporma Pilipinas
PresidentBaldomero Falcone
Founded2010
HeadquartersManila
IdeologyPopular democracy
Anti-communism
Populism
Political positionCentre-right
ColorsBlue
Seats in the Senate
0 / 24
Seats in the House of Representatives
0 / 316
Website
DPP.org.ph

History

The party was established in 2010 by Ernesto G. Ramos, aiming to have a party that is an alternative to traditional politics.

2013 general election

In the 2013 general elections, the party fielded Greco Belgica, Baldomero Falcone[1] and Christian Señeres as its candidates for the senate. All three candidates failed to secure a seat.

2022 Philippine presidential election

In the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Jose Montemayor Jr. ran[2] unsuccessfully for president under the party's banner with Rizalito David as his running mate.[3]

Electoral performance

President
Election Candidate Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2022 Jose Montemayor Jr. 60,592 0.11% Lost

Vice president
Election Candidate Number of votes Share of votes Outcome of election
2022 Rizalito David 56,711 0.11% Lost

Senate
Election Number of votes Share of votes Seats won Seats after Outcome of election
2013 2,500,967 0.84%
0 / 12
0 / 24
 Lost
2016 Did not participate
2019
2022 400,138 0.09%
0 / 12
0 / 24
 Lost

House of Representatives
Election Number of votes Share of votes Seats Outcome of election
2013 1,071 0.00%
0 / 293
 Lost
2016 Did not participate
2019 1,110 0.00%
0 / 304
 Lost
2022 Did not participate

References
  1. Yap, D. J. (10 March 2013). "Falcone: No popularity, money, lots of 'porky' ideas". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. Ombay, Giselle (7 February 2022). "Jose Montemayor Jr. to launch presidential campaign in Pasay City". GMA News Online. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  3. "LIST: Who is running for president, vice president in the 2022 Philippine elections?". RAPPLER. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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