National Unity Party (Philippines)

National Unity Party (Philippines)

The National Unity Party (NUP; Filipino: Partido ng Pambansang Pagkakaisa) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed in 2010 by former members of Lakas–Kampi who broke away after internal discontent within the party. From 2016 to 2022, the party was part of the PDP–Laban-led coalition in the House of Representatives, the Coalition for Change.

The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011.

On September 26, 2012, the party held its first national convention where they announced support for Team PNoy for the 2013 elections, however most NUP members ultimately supported the United Nationalist Alliance, especially Garcia.

History

Formation and early years

After the merger of Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI) founded by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and led by Ronnie Puno and Pabling Garcia into ruling party Lakas–CMD (Lakas) in mid-2008. The merger's primary goal is to ensure the dominance and victory of all pro-Arroyo and her allies in 2010 national elections, with 200 national and 8,000 local officials. On September 30, 2009, the party merger was approved by COMELEC.

But, by 2009 the newly merged party was raided by opposition bets from Nacionalista and Liberal to strengthen their legislative force for the 2010 elections.

In 2011, Garcia and Puno and their supporters broke away from Lakas to found the National Unity Party (NUP). NUP's initiative is to support Liberal President Benigno Aquino III.

2025

In 2025 Speakership election, Congressman Duke Frasco from Cebu was removed from the party due to non-signing of manifesto which affirms support for incumbent Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Months later, on September 10, 2025, Congressman Kiko Barzaga from Cavite left the party after he was supposedly accused by Deputy Speaker and party chairman Ronaldo Puno that he solicited signatures to remove House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a claim which Barzaga denied. He also left the majority bloc and being an assistant majority leader to join the minority.

Ronnie Puno, the chairman led the NUP on September 15, 2025, on its intent to file an ethics complaint against Kiko Barzaga, citing four possible violations: failing to reflect creditably on the House, engaging in unlawful and immoral acts, inciting seditious activity, and conduct unbecoming of a member of Congress. Evidence presented in the ethics complain include Barzaga posting lewd photos with scantily clad women and him making ostentatious display of wealth by holding bundles of cash.

On December 1, Barzaga was suspended for 60 days due to reckless behavior from his posts on social media. The adoption of the ethics committee recommendation against Barzaga was voted in favor by 249 House of Representatives members, five voted against, and 11 abstained.

On December 20, NUP stalwart, Congressman Romeo Acop of Antipolo died of heart complications, triggering a special election scheduled on March 14, 2026.

Ideology and positions

National Unity Party (Philippines)

According to the party's constitution, NUP's principles include the following: belief in God; sovereignty of the state, national interest and democracy; social justice and responsibility; and environmental awareness.

Party leadership

National Unity Party (Philippines)

• Chairman: Ronaldo V. Puno • Vice-chairman for External Affairs: Vacant • Vice-chairman for Internal Affairs: Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla • National President: Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, 1st District of Camarines Sur • Vice President for Luzon: Rep. Lorna Silverio, 3rd District of Bulacan • Vice President for Visayas: Rep. Pablo John Garcia, 3rd District of Cebu • Vice President for Mindanao: Rep. Adolph Edward G. Plaza, 2nd District of Agusan Del Sur • Secretary-General: Rep. Albert Raymond S. Garcia, 2nd District of Bataan • Treasurer: Rep. Antonio A. Ferrer, 6th District of Cavite

List of party chairmen

National Unity Party (Philippines)

• Pablo P. Garcia (2011–2013) • Ronaldo Puno (2013–present)

Elected members

District Representatives

<table><thead><tr><th>Name</th><th>District</th><th>Took office</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Alfel Bascug</td><td>Agusan del Sur's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2019</td></tr><tr><td>Eddiebong Plaza</td><td>Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2019</td></tr><tr><td>Ronaldo Puno</td><td>Antipolo's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Bong Acop</td><td>Antipolo's 2nd congressional district</td><td>March 16, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Albert Garcia</td><td>Bataan's 2nd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Maria Angela Garcia</td><td>Bataan's 3rd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Danny Domingo</td><td>Bulacan's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Augustina Dominique Pancho</td><td>Bulacan's 2nd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Hori Horibata</td><td>Camarines Sur's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Luigi Villafuerte</td><td>Camarines Sur's 2nd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Miguel Luis Villafuerte</td><td>Camarines Sur's 5th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Adrian Jay Advincula</td><td>Cavite's 3rd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Antonio Ferrer</td><td>Cavite's 6th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Crispin Diego Remulla</td><td>Cavite's 7th congressional district</td><td>February 28, 2023</td></tr><tr><td>Aniela Tolentino</td><td>Cavite's 8th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Karen Flores-Garcia</td><td>Cebu's 3rd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Sun Shimura</td><td>Cebu's 4th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>JC Rahman Nava</td><td>Guimaras's at-large congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Lorenz Defensor</td><td>Iloilo's 3rd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2019</td></tr><tr><td>Anna Victoria Tuazon</td><td>Leyte's 3rd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Antolin Oreta III</td><td>Malabon's at-large congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Alexandria Gonzales</td><td>Mandaluyong's at-large congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Rolan Valeriano</td><td>Manila's 2nd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Benny Abante</td><td>Manila's 6th congressional district</td><td>July 8, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Marcelino Teodoro</td><td>Marikina's 1st congressional district</td><td>July 1, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Karen Lagbas</td><td>Misamis Oriental's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Alfredo Marañon III</td><td>Negros Occidental's 2nd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Jeffrey Ferrer</td><td>Negros Occidental's 4th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Niko Raul Daza</td><td>Northern Samar's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Anna York Bondoc</td><td>Pampanga's 4th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Arjo Atayde</td><td>Quezon City's 1st congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Franz Pumaren</td><td>Quezon City's 3rd congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Marivic Co-Pilar</td><td>Quezon City's 6th congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr><tr><td>Dimszar Sali</td><td>Tawi-Tawi's at-large congressional district</td><td>June 30, 2022</td></tr></tbody></table>

Governors

Name	Province	Took office
Santiago Cane Jr.	Agusan del Sur	June 30, 2019
Daniel Fernando	Bulacan	June 30, 2019
Luis Raymund Villafuerte	Camarines Sur	June 30, 2025
Abeng Remulla	Cavite	June 30, 2025
Lucille Nava	Guimaras	June 30, 2025
Juliette Uy	Misamis Oriental	June 30, 2025
Harris Ongchuan	Northern Samar	June 30, 2025
Johnny Pimentel	Surigao del Sur	June 30, 2025

Notable Mayors

Name	Municipality/City	Took office
Jenny Barzaga	Dasmariñas	June 30, 2019
Luis Ferrer IV	General Trias	June 30, 2022
Rico Roque	Pandi, Bulacan	June 30, 2019
Raisa Treñas	Iloilo City	June 30, 2025

Election results

Presidential and vice presidential elections

Year	Presidential election	Vice presidential election
Candidate	Vote share	Result	Candidate	Vote share	Result
2016	None	Rodrigo Duterte (PDP–Laban)	None	Leni Robredo (Liberal)
2022	None	Bongbong Marcos (PFP)	None	Sara Duterte (Lakas)

Legislative elections

Congress of the Philippines
House of Representatives	Senate
Year	Seats won	Result	Year	Seats won	Ticket	Result
2013	24 / 292	Liberal plurality	2013	Did not participate	Team PNoy win 9/12 seats
2016	23 / 297	Liberal plurality	2016	Did not participate	Daang Matuwid win 7/12 seats
2019	25 / 304	PDP–Laban plurality	2019	Did not participate	Hugpong win 9/12 seats
2022	33 / 316	PDP–Laban plurality	2022	Did not participate	UniTeam win 6/12 seats
2025	31 / 317	Lakas plurality	2025	Did not participate	Bagong Pilipinas win 6/12 seats