Liberalism in the Philippines

Liberalism in the Philippines

This article gives an overview of liberalism in the Philippines. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.

Introduction

After the independence the Philippines became bi-partisan state, in which one of the dominant forces was the Liberal Party. It remained a major democratic political force during and after the dictatorship. The Liberal Party (a LI and CALD member party) is a center liberal party.

The timeline

Liberal Party

*1946: Left-wing elements of the Nacionalista Party established the Liberal Party under the leadership of Manuel Roxas and Elpidio Quirino.
*1957: A faction established the "Democratic Party".
*1959: Most of the "Progressive Party" joined the party.
*1972: The party, led by Benigno Aquino, Jr., is banned.
*1978: The party became active in the Lakas ng Bayan movement.
*1985: The party is refounded.
*1992: The party, under the leadership of Sen. Jovito Salonga, forms a coalition with the PDP-Laban led by Sen. Aquilino Pimentel to join the presidential election with Salonga and Pimentel running for President and Vice-President respectively. Despite the party's popularity with the youth (Salonga and Pimentel topped most surveys in Colleges and Universities in the Philippines), Salonga finishes fifth.
*2006: The Philippines' ruling political party, Lakas-CMD, with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as its supremo, was influential in "hijacking" the Liberal Party by way of overthrowing the presidency of Sen. Franklin Drilon from the party through a rump Liberal meeting at the Manila Hotel. With the marching orders and blessings of Lakas, LP members sympathetic to the Arroyo administration used the meeting on March 2 to install Manila Mayor Lito Atienza as the party president thus triggering the LP leadership struggle/schism which to this day remains unresolved.

Liberal leaders

*Partido Liberal: Manuel Roxas - Diosdado Macapagal - Benigno Aquino

References

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See also

* History of the Philippines
* Politics of the Philippines
* List of political parties in the Philippines


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