| Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya | |
| Abbreviation: | BAKUD |
| Colours: | Red |
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| Foundation: | 2001 |
| Website: | www.bakudparty.com |
| Country: | the Philippines |
Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (English: Stand for Development and Democracy) commonly known as BAKUD, is a local political party based in Cebu's 5th congressional district, Philippines.[1] It is a political party run by the Durano family of Cebu formed in 2001.[2] [3]
BAKUD is currently affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition since 2018.[4]
In the 2019 elections, the party endorsed Grace Poe for senator. Following the endorsement, Poe supported the gubernatorial bid of Agnes Magpale, who lost the election. She also endorsed the vice-gubernatorial bid of Ramon Durano VI, who also lost. Poe stated, "I just wanted to say that it's important for us to be able to look up to people and to be able to admire individuals with integrity and also with the passion to serve".
The party also created an alliance with the Nationalist People's Coalition for the 2019 elections. President Durano stated, “For me, it doesn’t matter, kay kita dinhi sa Bakud as a local party, we are very strong". Durano was also appointed the provincial chairman for NPC.