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People's Reform Party
PresidentNarciso Santiago Jr.
Secretary-GeneralAriel Nepomuceno
SpokespersonNarciso D. Santiago III
FounderMiriam Defensor Santiago
FoundedApril 12, 1991 (1991-04-12)
HeadquartersQuezon City
Youth wingForce of Reform
IdeologyReformism
Political positionCenter-left[1]
National affiliationUniTeam (2021–2024)
HNP (2018–2021)
K4 (2004)
Puwersa ng Masa (2001)
NPC (1995)
Colors
    •   Red
    •   Light red (customary)
Senate
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House of Representatives
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Provincial Governors
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Provincial Vice Governors
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Website
www.miriam.com.ph
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The People's Reform Party (PRP) is a political party in the Philippines. Founded on April 12, 1991, as the political party of former Agrarian Reform Secretary Miriam Defensor Santiago for her bid as president in the 1992 Presidential Elections. During the 1992 Elections, the party nominated Santiago as president and Ramon "Jun" Magsaysay, Jr. as vice president, however both Santiago and Magsaysay lost the elections to former Defense Secretary Fidel Ramos and then-Senator Joseph Estrada, respectively. The Force of Reform Philippines (FORPH) serves as the official youth-wing of the People's Reform Party. While under the same Miriam Defensor Santiago wing, the Youth Reform Movement is not related to the PRP.

History

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Formation and 1992 elections: Kay Miriam Kami!

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In April 12, 1991, the party was founded by former Immigration Commissioner and Agrarian Reform Secretary Miriam Defensor Santiago. As Santiago being known for cleaning the immigration bureau against corruption,[2] she is then being considered as preferred presidential candidate to win. In the party convention for the 1992 elections, she berated her opponents who throwing black propaganda (like of nicknaming her Brenda for brain damage due to her rants),[3] and belittlement on her, with choosing former Congressman and Ramon Magsaysay's son Jun. Also, tandem of former NBI director Alfredo Lim and former Housing Agency administrator Lito Atienza joined PRP for their 1992 elections in Manila for its mayoral and vice mayoral positions.[4]

Our task is to reform the culture of corruption. In this archipelago, the land of our birth, the cradle of our hopes and dreams, we find it intolerable and immoral that of 62 million Filipinos, 2/3 are living at the poverty line. We find it unacceptable that despite our great wealth in natural resources, despite our gifts in human resources, our country today bears the onus of a negative reputation as one of the most corrupt governments in Southeast Asia.

— Miriam Defensor Santiago

Her campaign was known for gathering the vote of the youth, with campaigning and speaking in the universities, with presenting herself as the reformist one.[5] At first, she gathered at least 40% to 50% survey ratings,[6] but in those times where the election day is near, she have a tight race with Lakas nominee and former Defense Secretary Fidel Ramos,[7] who have been endorsed by then-incumbent President Corazon Aquino.[8]

In the first days of counting votes, Santiago leading the race, with being the topnotcher in all cities and municipalities in Metro Manila. But after incident of power outages, Ramos lead the counting, and eventually won the elections.[9] Santiago used that incident as an evidence for filing an electoral protest. Various media personnel became witnesses to the fraud made in the election, where the phrase, 'Miriam won in the election, but lost in the counting' became popular.[10][11] However, her protest was eventually dismissed by the Supreme Court.[9] But in local elections, Lim and Atienza secured their victory in Manila.[4]

1995 elections: Drafting with NPC

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For the 1995 Senate elections, Santiago joined the opposition Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) led by then-Senate President Ernesto Maceda.[12] Santiago snatched victory, placing 6th. In the local elections, Lim and Atienza together with some city council candidates who joined PRP won the elections in Manila.[13][14]

1998 elections: Running again for presidency

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In 1998 elections, Santiago launched her second run for presidency, with selection of Kit Tatad as her running-mate, but both of them lost to then-popular Vice President Joseph Estrada and Senator Gloria Arroyo.[15][16]

2001 elections: Pwersa ng Masa

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For the 2001 Senate election, Santiago and PRP joined the opposition and Pro-Estrada Pwersa ng Masa. After the arrest of Estrada in April, she challenged critics that she would jump off from a plane without a parachute if Estrada is arrested for plunder. People Power Coalition's (PPC) left-wing partners such as Akbayan and KOMPIL II, blasted the statement, and challenged her to fulfill the challenge, and the other one like being gunned down if 13-0 is achieved,[17] and berated PPC's acronym as Puro Palpak Coalition.[18] Even though got the endorsement of a religious sect, she lost the election 15th.[19]

2004 elections: Joining K-4

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In 2004 elections, Santiago and the PRP joined President Arroyo's K-4 coalition,[20] and successfully got a senate seat placing 7th.

2010 elections: Coalition with Nacionalista

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For the 2010 elections, Miriam supported Nacionalista Senator Manny Villar's presidential candidacy, and joined his slate as a guest candidate. PRP also a guest coalition member of Lakas–Kampi and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino on the senatorial election. She won placing 3rd.[21] She did not vote for Senate presidency election between her former Pwersa ng Masa colleague Juan Ponce Enrile and Nacionalista Alan Peter Cayetano.[22]

Also, her nephew Mike Defensor ran under PRP banner in the Quezon City mayoralty race but lost the polls. Arthur Defensor, Sr. ran for the governorship of Iloilo and won the polls, who also caucuses with the Nacionalista and Lakas–Kampi.

2016 elections: Si Miriam ang Sagot

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Main article: Miriam Defensor Santiago 2016 presidential campaign

On October 13, 2015, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago announced her intention to run for president in the 2016 elections. She also announced she picked her Senate colleague Bongbong Marcos as her running mate for vice president.[23][24] Some people criticized the move, as when Santiago is still a RTC judge, she berated her running-mate's father before about human rights abuses and bailed some activists like movie director Lino Brocka.[3] Both Defensor and Marcos lost the election.[2]

Miriam Defensor Santiago's death and 2019 elections

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Santiago died September 29, 2016, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Taguig from lung cancer. Though the party exists for the political career of Santiago, it agreed through Santiago's widow, Narciso Jr. to nominate Harry Roque as candidate for the Philippine Senate. Roque's nomination was arranged through the auspices of Davao City mayor Sara Duterte, daughter of then-President Rodrigo Duterte.[25] The nomination of Roque sparked wide criticism, garnering massive backlash notably from stern supporters of the late senator and PRP founder Santiago. Various organizations called Roque a 'user' and was 'destroying the image' of PRP and the late Santiago.[26] Additionally, Roque's already low public appeal degraded further from 8.7% in March 2018 into 8% in October 2018.[27]

2022 elections

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The PRP, now under Narciso Jr., announced support for Sara Duterte's potential presidential run and renewed their ties with the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) for the 2022 elections.[28] Former Lakas presidential nominee Gilbert Teodoro[29] and Roque are tapped in to be their senatorial candidates.[30]

2025 elections

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For the 2025 elections, PRP endorsed SAGIP Partylist congressman Rodante Marcoleta's senate campaign, who also affiliated with DuterTen.[31][32]

Electoral candidates

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1992 General Election

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Main article: 1992 Philippine general election

These are the following members who ran under the People's Reform Party for the following positions:

  • Presidential Election
  • Senatorial Election
    • Fortunato Abat
    • Cris Abasolo
    • Carlos Cajelo
    • Dominico Casas
    • Jose Cordova
    • Dante de Guzman
    • Renato Ecarma
    • Melchor Ines
    • Antonio Leviste
    • Abdullah Abe Madale
    • Jaime Muyargas
    • Antonio Policarpio
    • Mario Reyes
    • Blue Rivera
    • Efren Sumajit
    • Albert Umali
  • Local Election: The following politicians won under the People's Reform Party during the 1992 general elections in the Philippines:

1995 General Election

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Main article: 1995 Philippine general election

The following run under the banner of People's Reform Party in the 1995 election:

  • Senatorial Election
  1. Miriam Defensor Santiago (won, joined NPC coalition)
  2. Herman Tiu Laurel (lost)
  3. Brigido Simon (withdrew and slide to run for Mayor of Quezon City)
  • Congressional Election
  1. Reynaldo Calalay - First District, Quezon City
  2. Leopoldo San Buenaventura - Camarines Sur
  3. Narciso Monfort - Iloilo
  4. Prospero Nograles - Davao City
  5. Dabs Abdullah Mangotara - Lanao del Norte
  • Board Members
  • Albay
    • Andres Serrano
  • Biliran
    • Romulo Bernardes
  • Local Election
  • Manila
  1. Banzai Nieva
  2. Berting Ocampo
  3. Toting Cailian
  4. Erning Dionisio
  5. Nesto Ponce
  6. Bert Basco
  7. Marlon Lacson
  8. Joe Lopez
  9. Pete de Jesus
  10. Nilo Roces
  11. Vic Melendez
  12. Rino Tolentino
  13. Paz Herrera
  14. Edward Maceda
  15. Rudy Bacani
  16. Joey Hizon
  17. Felix Espiritu
  18. Rogie dela Paz
  19. Kim Atienza
  20. Roger Gernale
  21. Ging Logarta
  22. Lou Veloso
  23. Joy Dawis
  24. Butch Belgica
  • Catbalogan City
    • Mayor: Jess Redaja
  • Padre Garcia, Batangas
    • Mayor: Victor Reyes
  • Mandaluyong
  • Biñan, Laguna
    • Vice Mayor: Alexis Desuasido
  • Sta. Rosa, Laguna
    • Vice Mayor: Jose Catindig
  • Baguio City
    • Councilors:
  1. Elmo Nevada
  2. Edilberto Claraval
  3. Richard Carino
  4. Rolando dela Cruz
  5. Lilia Yaranon
  • Bamban, Tarlac
    • Councilors:
  1. Ricarte Rivera
  • Norzagaray, Bulacan
    • Councilors:
  1. Mario Villegas

1998 General Election

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Candidates

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2001 General Election

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Main article: 2001 Philippine general election
  • Senatorial Election

The leader Miriam Defensor Santiago and her PRP joined the Puwersa ng Masa coalition of the opposition ticket under deposed President Joseph Estrada.

2004 General Election

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Main article: 2004 Philippine general election
  • Senatorial Election

The leader Miriam Defensor Santiago and her PRP joined the K-4 coalition of the administration ticket under Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

2010 General Election

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Main article: 2010 Philippine general election
  • Senatorial Election

2016 General Election

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Main article: 2016 Philippine general election

Candidates

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2019 General Election

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The following run under the banner of People's Reform Party in the 2019 election:

  • Congressional Election
  1. Maricel Natividad-Nagaño - Fourth District, Nueva Ecija (won)

2022 General Election

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The following run under the Banner of PRP for 2022 elections:

  • Senatorial Slate
  1. Harry Roque - Former Presidential Spokesperson (Lost)
  2. Gilberto Teodoro - Former Secretary of National Defense (Lost)

Electoral performance

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Presidential and vice presidential elections

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Year Presidential election Vice presidential election
Candidate Vote share Result Candidate Vote share Result
1992 Miriam Defensor Santiago
19.72%
 Fidel Ramos
(Lakas–NUCD) 		Ramon Magsaysay Jr.
14.20%
 Joseph Estrada
(NPC)
1998 Miriam Defensor Santiago
2.96%
 Joseph Estrada
(PMP) 		Francisco Tatad
2.92%
 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
(Lakas–CMD)
2004 None Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
(Lakas–CMD) 		None Noli de Castro
(Independent)
2010 None Benigno Aquino III
(Liberal) 		None Jejomar Binay
(PDP–Laban)
2016 Miriam Defensor Santiago
3.42%
 Rodrigo Duterte
(PDP–Laban) 		None[n 1] Leni Robredo
(Liberal)
2022 None Bongbong Marcos
(Partido Federal) 		None[n 2] Sara Z. Duterte (Lakas–CMD)

Legislative elections

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Congress of the Philippines
House of Representatives Senate
Year Seats won Result Year Seats won Ticket Result
1992 Did not participate Laban plurality 1992
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 Single party ticket Laban win 16/24 seats
1995
0 / 204
 Lakas / Laban majority 1995
1 / 12
 Split ticket Lakas–Laban win 9/12 seats
1998
0 / 258
 Lakas plurality 1998 Did not participate LAMMP win 7/12 seats
2001 Did not participate Lakas plurality 2001
0 / 13
 Puwersa ng Masa People Power win 8/13 seats
2004 Did not participate Lakas plurality 2004
1 / 12
 K4 K4 win 7/12 seats
2007 Did not participate Lakas plurality 2007 Did not participate GO win 8/12 seats
2010 Did not participate Lakas plurality 2010
1 / 12
 Nacionalista ticket Liberal win 4/12 seats
2013 Did not participate Liberal plurality 2013 Did not participate Team PNoy win 9/12 seats
2016 Did not participate Liberal plurality 2016 Did not participate Daang Matuwid win 7/12 seats
2019
1 / 304
 PDP–Laban plurality 2019 Did not participate HNP win 9/12 seats
2022
3 / 316
 PDP–Laban plurality 2022
0 / 12
 UniTeam UniTeam win 6/12 seats
2025
1 / 317
 Lakas plurality 2025 Did not participate Bagong Pilipinas win 6/12 seats

Notes

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  1. ^ Santiago's running mate was Bongbong Marcos of the Nacionalista Party who stood as an independent candidate.
  2. ^ PRP adopted Sara Duterte as their candidate for vice president.

Party leadership history

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Party leader
Leader Term Start Term End
Miriam Defensor Santiago 1991 2016
Party president
President Term Start Term End
Narciso Santiago, Jr. 2016 present

Notable party members

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  1. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago
  2. Sec. Esperanza Cabral (DOH)
  3. Mike Defensor
  4. Arthur Defensor, Sr.
  5. Harry Roque
  6. Gilbert Teodoro

References

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  1. ^ Philippines Asia Elects
  2. ^ a b Balana, Cynthia D.; Antonio, Rafael L. (2016-09-30). "Miriam Santiago; 71". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  3. ^ a b "The Loudest of Them All". Rappler. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  4. ^ a b "Mayoralty race at a glance". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. May 24, 1992. p. 13. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  5. ^ One News PH (2022-08-04). Remembering FVR: 'Steady Eddie'. Retrieved 2025-06-13 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Great Leaders (2015-10-26). Part 2 - Miriam Defensor Santiago Presidential Speech 1992 Elections. Retrieved 2025-06-13 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Pinugu, Eleanor (2025-05-12). "Strength of losing well". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  8. ^ Shenon, Philip. "Aquino Endorses Ex-Army Chief in Vote". Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  9. ^ a b Servando, Kristine F. "Miriam: I was cheated, but didn't call for people power". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  10. ^ Wolfgang, Sachsenroeder (2018-05-30). Power Broking In The Shade: Party Finances And Money Politics In Southeast Asia. World Scientific. ISBN 9789813230750.
  11. ^ One News PH (2022-08-04). Remembering FVR: 1992 elections vs Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Retrieved 2025-06-13 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Maragay, Fei (May 5, 1995). "Maceda conceded defeat – Ramos". news.google.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  13. ^ "Manila poll winners finally proclaimed". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. 1995-05-18. p. 164. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  14. ^ "Lopez to seek disqualification of Mayor Lim". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. 1995-05-09. p. 46. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  15. ^ Gonzales, Yuji Vincent (2015-10-16). "'Third time's the charm,' says Miriam of presidential bid". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  16. ^ Samonte, Severino (May 18, 2022). "'98, '22 general elections had 10 presidential candidates each". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  17. ^ "Miriam urged: Go ahead, jump". Philstar.com. April 26, 2001. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  18. ^ "Miriam - The Correspondents (Senatorial Campaign) April 2001 (part 3/5)". Yang PPC na 'yan. Yang Puro Pakpak Coalition na 'yan [That PPC one. That All Failure Coalition one.]
  19. ^ Diaz, Jess; Danao, Efren (June 8, 2001). "11th Congress ends; leaders bid farewell". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  20. ^ Villanueva, Marichu A. (January 7, 2004). "Arroyo defends her K-4 lineup". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  21. ^ Dedace, Sophia (May 16, 2010). "Villar likely to become Senate President again, says Miriam". GMANews.tv. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
  22. ^ Avendaño, Christine (July 25, 2010). "Enrile is Senate President again". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Archived from the original on July 27, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
  23. ^ Bartolome, Jessica (13 October 2015). "Miriam announces presidential run in 2016". GMA News Online. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  24. ^ Miriam confirms Bongbong abs-cbnnews.com Archived 2015-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
  25. ^ "Roque gets Miriam Santiago's party nod, thanks to Sara Duterte". 17 October 2018.
  26. ^ "Harry Roque drops Senate bid to run for party-list rep". 15 October 2018.
  27. ^ "Social Weather Stations | SWS survey on senatorial preferences reported in Philippine Star (10/11/2018) was sponsored by Sec. Francis Tolentino". Sws.org.ph. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  28. ^ Sarao, Zacarian (July 7, 2021). "Miriam Defensor-Santiago's PRP backs Sara Duterte's potential presidential run". Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  29. ^ "Bar topnotcher Gibo bids for Senate to revive Miriam legacy". Philstar.com. October 22, 2021. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  30. ^ "Harry Roque files candidacy for senator in Eleksyon 2022". GMA News Online. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  31. ^ "PRP: Marcoleta reflects Miriam Defensor Santiago's principles". GMA News Online. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
  32. ^ "PRP urges support for Marcoleta's Senate bid". Philstar.com. April 23, 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
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