Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya

Political party in the Philippines

Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (English: Stand for Development and Democracy) commonly known as BAKUD, is a local political party based in Cebu's 5th congressional district, Philippines.[1] It is a political party run by the Durano family of Cebu formed in 2001.[2][3]

BAKUD is currently affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition since 2018.[4]

Notable members

  • Agnes Magpale - former Cebu Vice Governor (2011–2019), and Provincial Board Member from the Fifth District of Cebu (1992–2001; 2004–2011)

References

  1. ^ "POE ENDORSES DURANO'S PARTY IN CEBU; BECOMES FIRST-EVER TO BE BACKED BY 'BAKUD'". senate.gov.ph. Senate of the Philippines. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  2. ^ Lorraine Mitzi A. Ambrad (29 October 2018). "Durano claims bakud is strong national ally unnecessary". The Freeman. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  3. ^ Rowena F. Caronan (7 May 2016). "In last 8 elections, 68 families victors in 6 vote-rich provinces". pcij.org. Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  4. ^ Doris C. Bongcac (27 October 2018). "Bakud forges alliance with NPC". CDN Digital. Retrieved 3 January 2020.