Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya

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Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya
AbbreviationBAKUD
Founded2001
National affiliation
  • NPC (2018–present)
Colours  Red
Website
www.bakudparty.com

Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (English: Stand for Development and Democracy) commonly known as BAKUD, is a local political party based in Cebu's 5th congressional district, Philippines. [1] It is a political party run by the Durano family of Cebu formed in 2001. [2] [3]

BAKUD is currently affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition since 2018. [4]

Notable members

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References

  1. "POE ENDORSES DURANO'S PARTY IN CEBU; BECOMES FIRST-EVER TO BE BACKED BY 'BAKUD'". senate.gov.ph. Senate of the Philippines. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  2. Lorraine Mitzi A. Ambrad (29 October 2018). "Durano claims bakud is strong national ally unnecessary". The Freeman. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  3. Rowena F. Caronan (7 May 2016). "In last 8 elections, 68 families victors in 6 vote-rich provinces". pcij.org. Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  4. Doris C. Bongcac (27 October 2018). "Bakud forges alliance with NPC". CDN Digital. Retrieved 3 January 2020.