People_Power_Coalition

People Power Coalition

People Power Coalition

Political party in Philippines

People Power Coalition (PPC), formerly called "EDSA Forces",[1] was a Philippine administration-based political multi-party electoral alliance in the May 14, 2001 midterm legislative elections. The coalition was created after the EDSA Revolution of 2001 that ousted Joseph Estrada from the presidency. The coalition included Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats,[2] the United Muslim Democrats of the Philippines, Liberal Party, the Nationalist People's Coalition, Aksyon Demokratiko,[2] Nacionalista Party, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan, Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma–Lapiang Manggagawa,[2] the Probinsya Muna Development Initiative[2] and numerous major regional and party-list political parties.

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Slogan

The Coalition devised an acronym for the 13 senatorial candidates of PPC which is: VOT FOR D CHAMMP (stands for Vote for the Champ or Champion) V for Villar; O for Osmeña; T for Tañada, F for Flavier; O for Obet, R for Recto; D for Drilon; C for Chato; H for Herrera; A for Arroyo; M for Monsod; M for Magsaysay; and P for Pangilinan.

The Senatorial Slate

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Election results

Eight out of 13 candidates won the possible 13 seats in the Senate namely. These are, in order of votes received:

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Gloria To Pick 13 Senate Bets For Ruling Coalition". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 9, 2001. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  2. [2]
    Nappalacan, Jhunnex (May 12, 2001). "PPC to Expel Lakas, says Lito O". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
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