Reform PH Party

For its predecessor party, see Reform Party (Philippines).
Reform PH Party
LeaderGringo Honasan
PresidentJames Layug
FounderGringo Honasan
James Layug
FoundedJune 10, 2024; 6 months ago (2024-06-10)
Merger of
Split fromMagdalo
Ideology
Colors  Maroon

The Reform PH Party, officially as Reform PH - People's Party, is a Filipino political party established in June 2024.

History

Main article: Reform Party (Philippines)

In June 10, 2024, former senator Gringo Honasan and some of his colleagues from the now-defunct Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) met at the Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila to form the party.[1][2] Some members of Magdalo and Reform Party[3] founded by Agriculture assistant secretary James Layug joined. Former congressman Willy Villarama and former congressman Mike Defensor also joined the said meeting.[1]

The Reform PH will serve as a vehicle to Honasan's comeback campaign for Senate in the 2025 election.[3][4]

Ideology

Former Magdalo member and ex-Navy Captain James Layug said that the party's formation was to aim reformism and new brand of politics for the country. The party also aims to protect environment and for truthful service of public servants.[2][5]

In regards to the South China Sea dispute, Reform PH has proposed the establishment of paramilitary groups to enforce the sovereignty claims of the Philippines.[6]

Electoral performance

Congress of the Philippines
House of Representatives Senate
Year Seats won Result Year Seats won Ticket Result
2025 2025 Single party

References

  1. ^ a b Alcober, Neil (June 11, 2024). "Gringo-led Reform PH Party seeks unity, progress". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Panti, Llanesca T. (June 10, 2024). "Honasan, ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers form Reform PH party". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Mendoza, John Eric (June 10, 2024). "Honasan likely to run for Senate under new party; may tap Lacson, Sotto". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Valmonte, Kaycee (October 7, 2024). "Gringo Honasan eyes third Senate comeback due to 'unfinished business'". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Quismorio, Ellson (June 10, 2024). "Ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers launch Reform PH Party". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Quismoro, Ellson (July 23, 2024). "Honasan's party eyes 'paramilitary groups' near West Philippine Sea, but says its not a call for war". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 22, 2024.