The Sunshine Coalition is a multi-party coalition in the House of Representatives of the Philippines composed of Lakas (mainly), NPC (1992–1998; 2001–2004), LDP (1992–1998), Liberal, and Nacionalista (1992–2001).[1] The coalition was led by then-House Speaker Jose De Venecia.[2]
Sunshine Coalition | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Jose De Venecia |
| Founder | Jose De Venecia |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Dissolved | 2004 |
| Political position | Big tent |
| National affiliation | |
History
edit1992
editAfter the victory with plurality result of Fidel Valdez Ramos of Lakas as President in 1992, Pangasinan's Jose de Venecia (also from Lakas), from its 4th congressional district was tasked to create a multi-party coalition to solidify the House of Representatives so the legislative agenda of the president can be passed into law. Also, Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) won the largest amount seats with 86, while Lakas gained 41 seats, and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) of Danding Cojuangco, one of Ramos' opponent gained 30 seats. De Venecia later created coalition with those parties, adding Liberal Party and Nacionalista Party.[1][3]
2001–2004
editAfter the Estrada ouster, NPC returned to Sunshine Coalition, as the party supported for Joseph Estrada's victorious campaign in 1998, with LDP stayed on the latter's side.[2] Also in that election, de Venecia ran as one of Estrada's opponents. In 2001 elections, after three years, de Venecia returned to his post as speaker,[4][5][6] with addition of PDP–Laban, Reporma, Aksyon Demokratiko, Imee Marcos' Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL), and Tomas Osmeña's Probinsya Muna Development Initiative (PROMDI).[7]
In 2003, after the failure of impeachment filing in the House against Chief Justice Hilario Davide, rumors speculated that the coalition will go to abolishment, as pro-impeachment congressmen, mainly from the NPC disappointed in the failure of impeachment.[1] The rumors spread, also saying that there is a faction that are lacking of satisfaction on de Venecia and will challenge his speakership.[1][8] NPC later promoted to quit in the coalition for the 2004 elections,[9] and later rumored to join the opposition.[10]
Prospero Pichay of Surigao del Sur's 1st district was recruited to be the speakership candidate to match de Venecia.[11] After the coalition's disbandment, Congressman from Surigao del Norte's 1st district Ace Barbers proposed to create a Dawn Coalition to secure de Venecia's spot as speaker.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "'Sunshine Coalition' bubuwagin sa 13th Congress". Philstar.com. June 10, 2004. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ a b Romero, Paolo (November 13, 2003). "Lakas alliance with NPC in limbo". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Background Note: Philippines". United States Department of State. December 15, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "De Venecia bent on speakership comeback". Philstar.com. April 17, 2001. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "JDV: I'm no angel, but…". Philstar.com. June 17, 2001. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Diaz, Jess (July 23, 2001). "JDV elected Speaker today". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ a b Echeminada, Perseus (June 26, 2004). "…'Dawn coalition' for De Venecia". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Romero, Paolo (November 12, 2003). "JDV belittles bid to unseat him as Speaker". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Samia, Pamela (October 12, 2003). "NPC timetable set for 2004 polls". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ Romero, Paolo (October 6, 2003). "NPC rebuffs LDP: No decision on coalition yet". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Pichay 'liligawan' ng 12 solons". Philstar.com. 2005-11-04. Retrieved 2024-10-06.