Reform PH Party explained

Reform PH Party
Leader:Gringo Honasan
Founder:Gringo Honasan
James Layug
President:James Layug
Split:Magdalo
Colors: Maroon

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

History

See 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.

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.[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alcober . Neil . 2024-06-11 . Gringo-led Reform PH Party seeks unity, progress . 2024-10-21 . Daily Tribune . en.
  2. Web site: Panti . Llanesca T. . 2024-06-10 . Honasan, ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers form Reform PH party . 2024-10-21 . GMA News Online . en.
  3. Web site: Mendoza . John Eric . 2024-06-10 . Honasan likely to run for Senate under new party; may tap Lacson, Sotto . 2024-10-21 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  4. Web site: Valmonte . Kaycee . 2024-10-07 . Gringo Honasan eyes third Senate comeback due to ‘unfinished business’ . 2024-10-21 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  5. Web site: Quismorio . Ellson . Jun 10, 2024 . Ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers launch Reform PH Party . 2024-10-21 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  6. News: Quismoro . Ellson . Honasan's party eyes 'paramilitary groups' near West Philippine Sea, but says its not a call for war . 22 October 2024 . Manila Bulletin . 23 July 2024 . en.