The National Unity Party (NUP; ) 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.Inquirer.net, Ramos: De Venecia to remain president in Lakas-Kampi merger 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.manilastandardtoday.com, Lakas, Kampi merge; see victory in 2010 pollsGMA NEWS.TV, Lakas-CMD, Kampi merge 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.

2026 Romeo Acop's son Bong, also a member of the NUP won the special election in a landslide succeeding his late father.

Ideology and positions 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 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 Pablo P. Garcia (2011–2013) Ronaldo Puno (2013–present)

Elected members

20th Congress (2025–present)

District Representatives +District Representatives of NUP in 2025NameDistrictTook officeAlfel BascugAgusan del Sur's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2019Eddiebong PlazaAgusan del Sur's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2019Caloy LoriaAlbay's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2025Ronaldo PunoAntipolo's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2025Bong AcopAntipolo's 2nd congressional districtMarch 16, 2026Albert GarciaBataan's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Maria Angela GarciaBataan's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2022John Geesnell YapBohol's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2025Danny DomingoBulacan's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2022Augustina Dominique PanchoBulacan's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Hori HoribataCamarines Sur's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2022Luigi VillafuerteCamarines Sur's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2025Miguel Luis VillafuerteCamarines Sur's 5th congressional districtJune 30, 2022Adrian Jay AdvinculaCavite's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Antonio FerrerCavite's 6th congressional districtJune 30, 2022Crispin Diego RemullaCavite's 7th congressional districtFebruary 28, 2023Aniela TolentinoCavite's 8th congressional districtJune 30, 2022Karen Flores-GarciaCebu's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2025Sun ShimuraCebu's 4th congressional districtJune 30, 2025Rachel del MarCebu City's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2022Sheen GonzalesEastern Samar's at-large congressional districtJune 30, 2025JC Rahman NavaGuimaras's at-large congressional districtJune 30, 2025Lorenz DefensorIloilo's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2019Anna Victoria TuazonLeyte's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Antolin Oreta IIIMalabon's at-large congressional districtJune 30, 2025Alexandria GonzalesMandaluyong's at-large congressional districtJune 30, 2025Ernix DionisioManila's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2022Rolan ValerianoManila's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Joel ChuaManila's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Irwin TiengManila's 5th congressional districtJune 30, 2022Benny AbanteManila's 6th congressional districtJuly 8, 2025Marcelino TeodoroMarikina's 1st congressional districtJuly 1, 2025Karen LagbasMisamis Oriental's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2025Alfredo Marañon IIINegros Occidental's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Jeffrey FerrerNegros Occidental's 4th congressional districtJune 30, 2025Niko Raul DazaNorthern Samar's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2025Rosalie SalvamePalawan's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2025Anna York BondocPampanga's 4th congressional districtJune 30, 2022Brian YamsuanParañaque's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2025Arjo AtaydeQuezon City's 1st congressional districtJune 30, 2022Franz PumarenQuezon City's 3rd congressional districtJune 30, 2022Marivic Co-PilarQuezon City's 6th congressional districtJune 30, 2022Dimszar SaliTawi-Tawi's at-large congressional districtJune 30, 2022Jerry PerezZamboanga City's 2nd congressional districtJune 30, 2025

Governors +Provincial Governors of NUP in 2025NameProvinceTook officeSantiago Cane Jr.Agusan del SurJune 30, 2019Noel RosalAlbayJune 30, 2025Daniel FernandoBulacanJune 30, 2019Luis Raymund VillafuerteCamarines SurJune 30, 2025Patrick AzanzaCatanduanesJune 30, 2025Abeng RemullaCaviteJune 30, 2025Lucille NavaGuimarasJune 30, 2025Juliette UyMisamis OrientalJune 30, 2025Harris OngchuanNorthern SamarJune 30, 2025Johnny PimentelSurigao del SurJune 30, 2025

Notable Mayors +Notable Mayors of NUP in 2025NameMunicipality/CityTook officeJenny BarzagaDasmariñasJune 30, 2019Luis Ferrer IVGeneral TriasJune 30, 2022Rico RoquePandi, BulacanJune 30, 2019Raisa TreñasIloilo CityJune 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 NoneNUP endorsed Bongbong Marcos for president. Bongbong Marcos(PFP) NoneNUP endorsed Sara Duterte for vice president. Sara Duterte(Lakas)

Legislative elections Congress of the PhilippinesHouse of RepresentativesSenate Year Seats won Result Year Seats won Ticket Result 2013 Liberal plurality 2013 Did not participate Team PNoy win 9/12 seats 2016 Liberal plurality 2016 Did not participate Daang Matuwid win 7/12 seats 2019 PDP–Laban plurality 2019 Did not participate Hugpong win 9/12 seats 2022 PDP–Laban plurality 2022 Did not participate UniTeam win 6/12 seats 2025 Lakas plurality 2025Did not participate Bagong Pilipinas win 6/12 seats

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