Democratic Party (Philippines)

The Democratic Party was a political party in the Philippines in 1949 to 1957. The party was not related to the Democratic Party of the United States, Democrata Party, and Democratic Party of the Philippines.

The party fielded candidates for the 1953 general election, however, its presidential candidate Carlos P. Romulo withdrew. After Romulo withdrew, his running mate Fernando Lopez also withdrew to run in the Senate election instead. Lopez and Ruperto Kangleon both won in the senatorial election, with Lopez topping the race.

The Democrats would later merge into the Nacionalista Party.

Electoral performance
The party participated in the 1953 and 1955 elections.

Cabinet Level

 * Carlos P. Romulo, a presidential prospect in 1953, general, and a statesman

Senate

 * Fernando Lopez, topnotcher of the 1953 senatorial elections, former Vice President
 * Ruperto Kangleon, last in the ranking of winners of the 1953 senatorial elections, a World War II hero

Full Democratic members

 * Pedro G. Trono (Iloilo 1st)
 * Ricardo Yap Ladrido (Iloilo 4th)
 * Jose M. Aldeguer (Iloilo 5th)
 * Ramon P. Mitra, Jr. (Mountain Province 2nd)
 * Jose Puey (Negros Occidental 2nd)
 * Carlos Hilado (Negros Occidental 3rd)
 * Conrado M. Morente (Oriental Mindoro At-large)
 * Serafin Salvador (Rizal 2nd)
 * Jose Roy (Tarlac 1st)

Partnered with Nacionalista

 * Ramon M. Durano (Cebu 1st)
 * Domingo Veloso (Leyte 2nd)