Reform Party (Philippines) Explained

Reform Party
Founder:	James Layug
President:	James Layug
Split:	Magdalo
Country:	Philippines
Ideology:	Reformism
Colors:	Blue

The Reform Party is a Filipino political party established in October 2021. It was merged with some members of Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) in June 10, 2024 to form the Reform PH.

History

Reform Party

In October 2021, the Reform Party was established by DICT Assistant Secretary James Layug to support the then-Bong Go's vice presidential campaign.^[1] That time, Bong Go tops the vice presidential surveys. Days after their formation, Reform Party signed an agreement of partnership with PDP–Laban's Cusi-Duterte faction.^[2]

Gringo Honasan who running for a Senate comeback also joined the party. The party also endorsed the candidacy of Bongbong Marcos as president, and Sara Duterte as vice president.^[3]

Merger and formation as Reform PH Party

See main article: Reform PH Party.

On 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.^{[4] [5]} Some members of Magdalo joined the Reform PH.^[6]

Electoral performance

Presidential and vice presidential

Notes

Legislative elections

Notes and References

1. Web site: Journal . People's . 2021-10-29 . Newly formed Reform Party backs Bong Go’s VP bid, forms alliance with PDP-Laban . 2024-10-23 . Journalnews . en-US.
2. News: Manila . RadyoMaN . 2021-10-26 . PDP-Laban Cusi faction at Partido Reporma, lumagda na ng kasunduan para magtulungan sa 2022 elections - RMN Networks . 2024-10-23 . RMN Networks . en-US.
3. Web site: February 4, 2022 . Marcos-Duterte tandem adopts Honasan on Senate ticket . 2024-10-23 . Philstar.com.
4. Web site: Alcober . Neil . 2024-06-11 . Gringo-led Reform PH Party seeks unity, progress . 2024-10-21 . Daily Tribune . en.
5. Web site: Panti . Llanesca T. . 2024-06-10 . Honasan, ex-RAM, Magdalo soldiers form Reform PH party . 2024-10-21 . GMA News Online . en.
6. 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.