Democratic Party (Philippines)
The Democratic Party was a political party in the Philippines in 1953 to 1957. The party was not related to the Democratic Party of the United States, Democrata Party, and Democratic Party of the Philippines.
History
Liberal Party members, led by Carlos P. Romulo quit the party after the failure of getting the nomination against the incumbent President Elpidio Quirino for the 1953 elections. Romulo and his men founded the Democratic Party, on May 29, 1953. Romulo was nominated by the party, with selection of incumbent Vice President Fernando Lopez as his running mate.The party fielded candidates for the 1953 general election, however, its presidential candidate Romulo withdrew. After he withdrew, his running mate Lopez also withdrew to run in the Senate election instead. The two withdrew to support Ramon Magsaysay's candidacy. Lopez and Ruperto Kangleon both won in the senatorial election, with Lopez topping the race, placing second.
The Democrats would later merge into the Nacionalista Party.
Electoral performance
The party participated in the 1953 and 1955 elections.Presidential and vice presidential elections
Notable Members
Cabinet Level
- Carlos P. Romulo, a presidential prospect in 1953, general, and a statesman
Senate
- Fernando Lopez, topnotcher of the 1953 senatorial elections, former Vice President
- Ruperto Kangleon, last in the ranking of winners of the 1953 senatorial elections, a World War II hero
House of Representatives
Full Democratic members
- Pedro G. Trono
- Ricardo Yap Ladrido
- Jose M. Aldeguer
- Ramon P. Mitra, Jr.
- Jose Puey
- Carlos Hilado
- Conrado M. Morente
- Serafin Salvador
- Jose Roy
Partnered with Nacionalista
- Ramon M. Durano
- Domingo Veloso