Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Encyclopedia
The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (Filipino
for "New Society Movement"), formerly the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan ng Nagkakaisang Nacionalista
, Liberal
, at iba pa, (Filipino for "New Society Movement of United Nationalists
, Liberals
, et coetera"), is a political party
in the Philippines
. It was formed in 1978, as an "umbrella" coalition of parties supporting then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos
for the Interim Batasang Pambansa
(National Assembly), and was his political vehicle during his rule. In the post-Marcos era, it was reorganised as a Political Party in 1986.
There are no results available of the last elections
for the House of Representatives
, but according to the website of the House, the party holds 1 out of 237 seats (state of the parties, June 2007). The seat, as of 2007, belonged to then-Rep. (now Senator) Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
of Ilocos Norte
, who is the son of the former president. The party still enjoys great support in President Marcos' home province of Ilocos Norte
, but retains little outside of it.
, an opposition stalwart. Rep. Cayetano said that Gov. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.
, who is the president of the KBL, has certified that Joselito Cayetano has no party affiliation whatsoever with the KBL and that no endorsement was called for his namesake's candidacy . More recently, Marcos has denounced loyalist lawyer and senatorial candidate Oliver Lozano along with his candidates for turning the KBL into an "embarrassment". Marcos said that the party leadership will deal with the "renegade members" of the KBL after the elections .
On November 20, 2009, the KBL forged an alliance with the Nacionalista Party
(NP) between Bongbong Marcos and NP Chairman Senator Manny Villar
at the Laurel House in Mandaluyong City
. Bongbong was later on removed as a member by the KBL National Executive Committee on November 23. As such, the NP broke its alliance with the KBL due to internal conflicts within the party, though Bongbong remained part of the NP Senatorial line-up.
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
for "New Society Movement"), formerly the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan ng Nagkakaisang Nacionalista
Nacionalista Party
The Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
, Liberal
Liberal Party (Philippines)
The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the...
, at iba pa, (Filipino for "New Society Movement of United Nationalists
Nacionalista Party
The Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
, Liberals
Liberal Party (Philippines)
The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the...
, et coetera"), is a political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was formed in 1978, as an "umbrella" coalition of parties supporting then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr. was a Filipino leader and an authoritarian President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He was a lawyer, member of the Philippine House of Representatives and a member of the Philippine Senate...
for the Interim Batasang Pambansa
Batasang Pambansa
The Batasang Pambansa , also known by its nickname, the Batasan, was the former parliament of the Philippines, established as an interim assembly in 1978 and finally as an official body in 1984. Under the 1973 constitution, it replaced the former Congress established under the 1935 Commonwealth...
(National Assembly), and was his political vehicle during his rule. In the post-Marcos era, it was reorganised as a Political Party in 1986.
There are no results available of the last elections
Elections in the Philippines
The Philippines elects on national level a head of state and a legislature. The president is elected for a six-year term by the people. The vice-president is elected at the same time on a separate ballot...
for the House of Representatives
House of Representatives of the Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the...
, but according to the website of the House, the party holds 1 out of 237 seats (state of the parties, June 2007). The seat, as of 2007, belonged to then-Rep. (now Senator) Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. , also known as Bongbong Marcos is a Filipino politician and a senator to the 15th Congress. He is the only son of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the former president of the Philippines , and former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos...
of Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and is located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the east, and Abra and Ilocos Sur to the south...
, who is the son of the former president. The party still enjoys great support in President Marcos' home province of Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and is located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the east, and Abra and Ilocos Sur to the south...
, but retains little outside of it.
Party division
There has been confusion recently in the 2007 election campaign within the party. This confusion stems from the recent endorsement (allegedly by the KBL) of Marcos loyalist lawyer Oliver Lozano to dubious senatorial candidate Joselito Pepito "Peter" Cayetano, who was the namesake of Rep. Alan Peter CayetanoAlan Peter Cayetano
Alan Peter Schramm Cayetano is a senator from the Philippines.He was the congressional representative from the district of Taguig-Pateros for 9 years. He had a seven-point program for his Taguig-Pateros constituency in Metro Manila. He ran for senator on the May 14, 2007 Philippine elections under...
, an opposition stalwart. Rep. Cayetano said that Gov. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr.
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. , also known as Bongbong Marcos is a Filipino politician and a senator to the 15th Congress. He is the only son of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the former president of the Philippines , and former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos...
, who is the president of the KBL, has certified that Joselito Cayetano has no party affiliation whatsoever with the KBL and that no endorsement was called for his namesake's candidacy . More recently, Marcos has denounced loyalist lawyer and senatorial candidate Oliver Lozano along with his candidates for turning the KBL into an "embarrassment". Marcos said that the party leadership will deal with the "renegade members" of the KBL after the elections .
On November 20, 2009, the KBL forged an alliance with the Nacionalista Party
Nacionalista Party
The Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
(NP) between Bongbong Marcos and NP Chairman Senator Manny Villar
Manny Villar
Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently a Philippine Senator, president of the Nacionalista Party...
at the Laurel House in Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong City
The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south...
. Bongbong was later on removed as a member by the KBL National Executive Committee on November 23. As such, the NP broke its alliance with the KBL due to internal conflicts within the party, though Bongbong remained part of the NP Senatorial line-up.
Candidates for the Philippine general election, 2010
- Vetellano Acosta - Presidential Candidate (disqualified & lost)
- Jay SonzaJay SonzaJay Sonza is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.-Programs:* Isumbong mo kay Tulfo at Sonza! * Chismax to the Max: "Balitang Nakakakilig"...
- Vice Presidential Candidate (lost)
Senatorial Candidates
- Shariff Ibraim Albani (lost)
- Nanette Espinosa (lost)
- Alma Lood (lost)
- Héctor VillanuevaHéctor VillanuevaHéctor Villanueva Balasquide , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1990-1993....
(lost) - Regalado MaambongRegalado MaambongRegalado E. "Dodong" Maambong was a Filipino jurist, politician and member of the 1987 Constitutional Commission, which drafted the Constitution of the Philippines....
(also a guest candidate of PMP of Joseph Estrada) (lost)
Notable members
- Ferdinand MarcosFerdinand MarcosFerdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr. was a Filipino leader and an authoritarian President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He was a lawyer, member of the Philippine House of Representatives and a member of the Philippine Senate...
10th Philippine President, Senate President, Congressman - Imelda Romualdez-Marcos First Lady, Minister of Human Settlements, Governor, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary, Congresswoman
Notable former members
- Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. , also known as Bongbong Marcos is a Filipino politician and a senator to the 15th Congress. He is the only son of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the former president of the Philippines , and former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos...
(Moved to Nacionalista PartyNacionalista PartyThe Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
) Vice-Governor, Governor, Congressman, Senator - Imee MarcosImee MarcosMaria Imelda Josefa Romualdez Marcos , most widely known as Imee Marcos, is a Filipino politician who has been Governor of Ilocos Norte since 2010. She served three terms as Representative of the 2nd District of Ilocos Norte in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1998 to 2007...
(Moved to Nacionalista PartyNacionalista PartyThe Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
) Governor, Congresswoman