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2 unusual facts about Liberalism in the Philippines


Liberalism in the Philippines

2006: The Philippines' ruling political party, Lakas-CMD, with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as its supremo, was influential in "hijacking" the Liberal Party by way of overthrowing the presidency of Sen. Franklin Drilon from the party through a rump Liberal meeting at the Manila Hotel.

Days later, the Supreme Court then proclaimed Drilon the true president of the party, leaving the Atienza wing expelled.



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