Kambilan
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KAMBILAN Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga Ally and Shield of the People of Pampanga | |
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| President | Dennis Pineda |
| Chairman | Lilia Pineda |
| Founder | Lilia Pineda |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Lubao, Pampanga |
| Ideology | Populism Grassroots democracy |
| Political position | Center |
| National affiliation | NPC (2012–present) NUP (2012–2024) HNP (2018–2019) Uniteam (2021–2022) |
| Regional affiliation | Nanay Partylist |
| International affiliation | None |
| Colors | Green |
| Slogan | Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga |
| House of Representatives (Pampanga seats) | 2 / 4 |
| Provincial Governor | 1 / 1 |
| Provincial Vice Governor | 1 / 1 |
| Board Members | 8 / 13 |
Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga (transl. Ally and Shield of the People of Pampanga), commonly known as KAMBILAN, is a local political party based in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. Founded in 2012 by Governor Lilia Pineda, it functions as a provincial political organization that consolidates local political alliances and supports candidates across Pampanga’s provincial and municipal governments.[1][2]
As of the mid-2020s, the party remains one of the dominant political groups in Pampanga, closely associated with the Pineda political family.[3][4]
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History
[edit]KAMBILAN was launched in September 24, 2012 in San Fernando, Pampanga, as a provincial political party organized by Governor Lilia Pineda. According to reporting by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the party was formed to consolidate the governor’s political allies under a single local umbrella ahead of the 2013 elections, particularly as she sought re-election alongside her son, Dennis Pineda, who was preparing to run for vice governor.[5]
KAMBILAN was previously involved in political efforts supporting Governor Pineda, including participation in a 2008 recall attempt against former Governor Eddie Panlilio, which ultimately did not succeed. Panlilio later lost his re-election bid to Pineda in 2010.[6]
Influence and alliance
[edit]Since its inception, KAMBILAN has played a significant role in Pampanga's political landscape. The party has successfully fielded candidates for various local positions, including governorships, vice-governorships, and municipal offices. In 2018, KAMBILAN formed an alliance with Hugpong ng Pagbabago, a regional party led by Sara Duterte, enhancing its political reach and influence in Pampanga.[7][8]
In the 2022 elections, KAMBILAN endorsed several candidates, including the re-election of Angeles City mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., who secured 70.51% of the vote. The party's endorsement has been pivotal in the success of its candidates, demonstrating its substantial support base within the province.
References
[edit]- ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (2012-09-24). "Pampanga governor launches political party". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Flora, Ian Ocampo (2019-05-14). "Big winners, losers in Pampanga polls". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Soto, Abel D. (2025-06-01). "PAMPANGA AND THE PINEDAS". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Vega, Chito de la (2024-10-11). "New positions, but still same families in Pampanga politics". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Inquirer, Philippine Daily (2012-09-24). "Pampanga governor launches political party". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ^ sunnexdesk@gmail.com (2010-06-29). "Panlilio bares accomplishments in final report". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ Flora, Ian Ocampo (2018-10-05). "Guv: 'Political party is only secondary'". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
- ^ Sunnexdesk (2018-08-13). "Kambilan, HNP forge alliance". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-03-16.