Rappler's latest stories on Nacionalista Party
Comelec hit for late naming of dominant parties
The opposition Liberal Party says this gives them no time to appeal the naming of the Duterte-allied Nacionalista Party as the dominant minority party
2 Comelec execs oppose Nacionalista as dominant minority party
'With the current polarized political climate, it is not hard to divine which group belongs to the majority or minority,' says Comelec Commissioner Luie Tito Guia
Duterte allies named dominant majority, minority parties
'Kalokohan,' says Liberal Party president Senator Francis Pangilinan, adding that this decision is against democracy
Rectos leave Liberal Party, join Nacionalista Party
The newly formed local party One Batangas also seals an alliance with the Nacionalista Party of the Villars
Pimentel downplays Hugpong alliance with political parties
'Congrats to them all. No implication on us,' says Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban president
Hugpong ng Pagbabago seals alliance with NP, NPC, NUP
Three national political parties and 6 local parties vow to support the senatorial candidates endorsed by the regional party of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio
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NP to field Imee Marcos, Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano in senatorial elections
Senator Cynthia Villar denies rumors her husband, former senator Manny Villar, is running for Manila mayor next year
PDP-Laban welcomes 5 more ex-LP lawmakers
UPDATED In defending their departure from LP Representatives Geraldine Roman and Alfred Vargas say there is overwhelming support for President Rodrigo Duterte in their respective districts
House ousts Floirendo from Commission on Appointments
Representative Antonio Floirendo Jr s removal from the House contingent to the Commission on Appointments comes a day before a House probe into his banana firm s operations
Duterte says he would 'die' for Manny Villar
Puwede ako magpakamatay sa kanya Kasi mabait eh says the President of former senator Manny Villar who accompanies Duterte during his Thailand trip
Belmonte backs emergency powers for Duterte vs traffic
The outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives says waiving the bidding for transportation contracts is fine as long as all information are made public
NUP seals alliance with PDP-Laban
The National Unity Party is the latest political party to express support for President elect Rodrigo Duterte s PDP Laban
Belmonte: 'Sizeable number of LP members still on my side'
Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr says the party leadership s preferred scenario is for the LP to remain intact even as some of its members coalesce with the new majority bloc in the House
3 Mindanao lawmakers shift to Duterte's PDP-Laban
Peter Unabia and Mylene Albano of the Liberal Party along with Rogelio Pacquiao take their oath as PDP Laban members
LP lawmakers told: Support PDP-Laban, but stay with party
More realignments in the House of Representatives: the National Unity Party reunites with Lakas CMD before entering into a coalition with PDP Laban
'I'm sure Alvarez will be next Speaker' – Belmonte
UPDATED He has or will soon have the numbers longtime House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte says of newly elected Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez
NPC to form alliance with Duterte's PDP-Laban
The Nationalist People s Coalition is the latest political party to express support for the incoming administration of president elect Rodrigo Duterte
NP, PDP-Laban form 'coalition' for Duterte presidency
Nacionalista Party president Manny Villar says they will cooperate to initiate reforms under Rodrigo Duterte s administration
Former PBA player Paul Artadi wins San Juan City council seat
Former PBA player Paul Artadi nabs the sixth and final council seat
Silent endorsement for Bongbong Marcos from NP stalwarts?
Senator Cynthia Villar earlier said that members of the Nacionalista Party are free to choose who will they support as VP
In Aquino province, some NPC mayors back Bongbong Marcos
The vice presidential bet says Ilocanos dominate the northern towns of Tarlac and that NPC founder Danding Cojuangco has allowed mayors to support him
When Bongbong Marcos met Cynthia Villar in Pangasinan
Senator Cynthia Villar says she does not need to endorse Senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr to voters in the Solid North
Ruling party in Laguna: One stage, two vice governors
It’s only a glimpse of the unique situation in Laguna where political support does not always toe party lines
Controversial bets, Duterte waiting game cap off COC filing week
The Senate race gets more crowded and interesting with lots of familiar faces new names and returning bets locking in their candidacies
OFW advocate Susan Ople seeks senatorial seat
This will be the first OFW driven national campaign Ople says
In Laguna, it's NP-LP vs UNA
Incumbent Governor Ramil Hernandez a member of the Nacionalista Party says they’ve only decided on endorsing Mar Roxas and that the vice presidential endorsement is still up for grabs
Duterte sure to run, but won't say for which post
The Davao City mayor continues to keep everyone guessing
Alan Peter Cayetano running for vice president
3rd UPDATE Cayetano is waiting for the decision of his dream running mate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
Binay-Honasan? Gringo says it's a 'painful joke'
Senator Honasan says he has no interest in higher office and will just help in Binay s campaign as vice president of the opposition party
Binay-Marcos? Bongbong still unsure
Binay says he is about to seal a tandem with Senator Bongbong Marcos for 2016 but the lawmaker says the decision isn t all that simple
NP to leave LP coalition – Bongbong Marcos
Marcos says he is running for a higher post in 2016 and will make an announcement once everything is clear
Forget Grace Poe? Drilon wants LP to begin VP search
In my view Senator Poe is already a candidate for president The writings are on the wall says Senate President Franklin Drilon who is Liberal Party vice chairman
Local Vote: Cagayan, Negros Occidental, Tacloban City, Leyte
Rappler s weekly wrap up: Not campaigning? Declared LP bet distributes PCSO ambulances in Cagayan; Negros Occidental’s closely watched contest: vice governorship; Romualdez wives to seek husbands posts;
Binay’s defense, Duterte-Marcos talks, N. Korea ‘wartime’ | 12PM wRap
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Nacionalista-PDP-Laban alliance for Duterte, Marcos?
Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr confirms there are ongoing exploratory talks between the stalwarts of the NP and PDP Laban
Binay’s pledge, NP-Duterte talks, Abu Sayyaf clash | 12PM wRap
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Duterte-Nacionalista alliance shaping up?
Latest word is that Duterte s choices have narrowed down to Alan Peter Cayetano and another NP senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr
Marcos is Binay's top choice for VP
Binay is willing to work with ex rivals to boost a presidential bid that a corruption controversy has weighed down and to consolidate forces opposed to the administration
Marcos, Cayetano, Trillanes for VP? NP to declare 'free zone'
There are no definite offers from Liberal Party standard bearer Manuel Roxas II according to Senator Cynthia Villar
Bongbong on 2016: No downside to being a Marcos
Senator Marcos says: I do not see any bad side to being a Marcos I am so lucky to be the son of a president who has done so much I think I am the luckiest person I know
Marcos 'flattered' to be Binay's possible VP
Marcos partymate Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is also considering running for vice president after initially saying he is only eyeing the presidency
INC, Aquino after 2016, Prince George | 6PM wRap
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No NP, NPC talks to back Poe-Chiz – Cynthia Villar
NPC president Giorgidi Aggabao and NP stalwart Senator Cynthia Villar are denying a newspaper story
MV Kim Nirvana survivors, Roxas on Binay vs Jamias, Nacionalista Party lacking funds | 12PM wRap
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NP won't fund Trillanes, Marcos, Cayetano in 2016
Usually when you run you raise your own funds You don’t ask that from your party says Senator Cynthia Villar
NP may support Grace Poe but not Binay – Villar
Former Senator Manuel Villar Jr who also leads the Nacionalista Party will not seek the presidency again says his senator wife Cynthia
Aquino must strive to preserve coalition for 2016 – Escudero
President Aquino is earlier quoted saying he has a role as a head of coalition preserve the team
LP: Party to beat in 2016
The political imperative is to keep intact the ruling coalition in preparation for 2016
Villar party: 'No consensus' on 2016 in Japan cruise
The NP has yet to decide whether to field its own candidates in 2016 enter into a coalition with other parties or adopt candidates
