Democratic Party of the Philippines

Political party in the Philippines

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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.

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	Did not participate
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

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