Liberal Party (Philippines)
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Template:Politics of Philippines The Liberal Party is a liberal party in the Philippines. It is the second oldest political party in the Philippines after the Nacionalista Party. The party was led by people like Manuel Roxas, Elpidio Quirino, Diosdado Macapagal and Benigno Aquino. It occupies 4 seats in the Senate of the Philippines including present Senate President Franklin Drilon of Iloilo, Majority Floor leader Francis Pangilinan of Metro Manila won in 2001 and former Armed Forces Chief General and two-time Senator Rodolfo Biazon of Metro Manila and former Trade Secretary Manuel Mar Roxas III of Capiz won in recent 2004 elections. The party is a member of Liberal International and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats.
See also
- Liberalism
- Contributions to liberal theory
- Liberalism worldwide
- List of liberal parties
- Liberal democracy
- Liberalism in the Philippines
External link
- Official web site (http://www.liberalparty.ph)Template:Liberalparty-stub