Democratic Party (Philippines)

The Democratic Party was a political party in the Philippines in 1949 to 1957. The party was not related to the Democratic Party of the United States, Democrata Party, and Democratic Party of the Philippines.

Not to be confused with Democratic Party of the Philippines or Democrata Party.
Democratic Party
Founders
Founded1949
Dissolved1957
Split from Liberal Party
Merged intoNacionalista Party
  • Politics of the Philippines
  • Political parties
  • Elections

The party fielded candidates for the 1953 general election, however, its presidential candidate Carlos P. Romulo withdrew. After Romulo withdrew, his running mate Fernando Lopez also withdrew to run in the Senate election instead. Lopez and Ruperto Kangleon both won in the senatorial election, with Lopez topping the race.

The Democrats would later merge into the Nacionalista Party.

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