2001 Philippine general election

Legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2001, independent candidate Noli de Castro, a former television anchor of TV Patrol of ABS-CBN was announced as the topnotcher in the Senate race. This was the first synchronized national and local elections held after the ouster of former president Joseph Estrada in January due to a military-backed civilian uprising (popularly known as EDSA II) with pro-Estrada counter-protests that followed right before Election Day. On February 20, 2007, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that former senator Gregorio Honasan lost in the 2001 Philippine elections and lost to Sen. Ralph Recto but declared constitutional the special election for the remaining three-year term of Teofisto Guingona.

2001 Philippine general election

← 1998 May 14, 2001 (2001-05-14) 2004 →
Registered36,271,782
Turnout29,474,309
2001 Philippine Senate election

← 1998 May 14, 2001 2004 →

12 (of the 24) seats to the Senate of the Philippines and one mid-term vacancy
13 seats needed for a majority
 
Alliance PPC PnM
Seats won 8 4
Popular vote 123,491,617 95,072,114
Percentage 50.81 39.12

Senate President before election

Aquilino Pimentel Jr.
PDP–Laban

Elected Senate President

Franklin Drilon
Independent

2001 Philippine House of Representatives elections
Philippines
← 1998 May 14, 2001 2004 →

All 261 seats in the House of Representatives (including underhangs)
130 seats needed for a majority
Party Seats +/–
Lakas

79 −32
NPC

42 +33
LDP

21 +21
Liberal

19 +4
Others

48 +33
Party-list

16 +2
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Speaker before Speaker after
Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
Lakas
Jose de Venecia Jr.
Lakas

Candidates

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Administration coalition

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People Power Coalition
For Senators
Joker Arroyo Aksyon
Liwayway Vinzons-Chato Reporma
Franklin Drilon Independent
Juan Flavier Lakas
Ernesto Herrera Lakas
Ramon Magsaysay Jr. Lakas
Winnie Monsod Aksyon
Serge Osmeña PDP–Laban
Roberto Pagdanganan Aksyon
Francis Pangilinan Liberal
Ralph Recto Lakas
Wigberto Tañada Liberal
Manny Villar Independent

Opposition coalition

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Puwersa ng Masa
For Senators
Edgardo Angara LDP
Reuben Canoy LDP
Noli de Castro Independent
Miriam Defensor Santiago PRP
Juan Ponce Enrile Independent
Loi Ejercito Independent
Gregorio Honasan Independent
Panfilo Lacson LDP
Jamby Madrigal LDP
Orly Mercado Independent
Dong Puno LDP
Nina Rasul Independent
Ombra Tamano LDP

Other notable candidates

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Independent
Perfecto Yasay
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Oliver Lozano
Melchor Chavez
Nacionalista Party
Homobono Adaza
Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa
Eddie Gil

Note: Party affiliation based on Certificate of Candidacy.

Results

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Senate

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Representation of results; seats contested are inside the box.
  Lakas-NUCD-UMDP
  LDP
  PDP–Laban
  Liberal Party
  NPC
  PMP
  Independent

Final COMELEC Tally for Senators as of August 30, 2001.

CandidateParty or allianceVotes%
Noli de CastroIndependent[a]16,237,38655.09
Juan FlavierPeople Power CoalitionLakas–NUCD–UMDP11,735,89739.82
Serge OsmeñaPeople Power CoalitionPDP–Laban11,593,38939.33
Franklin DrilonPeople Power CoalitionIndependent11,301,70038.34
Joker ArroyoPeople Power CoalitionLakas–NUCD–UMDP11,262,40238.21
Ramon Magsaysay Jr.People Power CoalitionIndependent11,250,67738.17
Manny VillarPeople Power CoalitionIndependent11,187,37537.96
Francis PangilinanPeople Power CoalitionLiberal Party10,971,89637.23
Edgardo AngaraPuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino10,805,17736.66
Panfilo LacsonPuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino10,535,55935.74
Loi EjercitoPuwersa ng MasaIndependent10,524,13035.71
Ralph Recto[b]People Power CoalitionLakas–NUCD–UMDP10,480,94035.56
Gregorio Honasan[c]Puwersa ng MasaIndependent10,454,52735.47
Juan Ponce EnrilePuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino9,677,20932.83
Miriam Defensor SantiagoPuwersa ng MasaPeople's Reform Party9,622,74232.65
Dong PunoPuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino8,701,20529.52
Wigberto TañadaPeople Power CoalitionLiberal Party8,159,83627.68
Orly MercadoPuwersa ng MasaIndependent7,395,09225.09
Roberto PagdangananPeople Power CoalitionLakas–NUCD–UMDP7,185,41524.38
Ernesto HerreraPeople Power CoalitionLakas–NUCD–UMDP6,801,86123.08
Winnie MonsodPeople Power CoalitionAksyon Demokratiko6,728,72822.83
Santanina RasulPuwersa ng MasaIndependent5,222,49017.72
Jamby MadrigalPuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino5,043,04317.11
Liwayway Vinzons-ChatoPeople Power CoalitionIndependent4,831,50116.39
Perfecto YasayIndependent4,557,36415.46
Ombra TamanoPuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino3,548,48012.04
Reuben CanoyPuwersa ng MasaLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino3,542,46012.02
Homobono AdazaNacionalista Party770,6472.61
Rod NavarroIndependent652,0122.21
Manuel MoratoIndependent625,7892.12
Moner BajunaidPartido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas503,4371.71
Oliver LozanoKilusang Bagong Lipunan470,5721.60
Melchor ChavezKilusang Bagong Lipunan244,5530.83
Camilo SabioIndependent230,7590.78
Norma NuevaKilusang Bagong Lipunan83,7000.28
Juan CasilKilusang Bagong Lipunan74,4810.25
Eddie GilPartido Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa15,5220.05
Total243,029,953100.00
Total votes29,474,309
Registered voters/turnout36,271,78281.26
Source: COMELEC vote totals, NCSB (turnout)
  1. ^ Guest candidate of Puwersa ng Masa
  2. ^ 18,000 votes deducted in Zamboanga del Norte as per Resolution No. NBC 01-003
  3. ^ Elected to serve the unexpired term (until 2004) of Teofisto Guingona Jr., who was appointed Vice President in February 2001.

House of Representatives

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Elections at congressional districts

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PartySeats+/–
Lakas–NUCD–UMDP79−32
Nationalist People's Coalition42+33
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino21+21
Liberal Party19+4
Alayon Alang sa Kalambu-an ng Kalinaw4New
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino4+4
Nationalist People's Coalition-INA3New
United Negros Alliance3New
PROMDI3−1
Aksyon Demokratiko2+1
Partido Magdalo2New
PDP–Laban2+2
Partido para sa Demokratikong RepormaLapiang Manggagawa2−2
Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug DemokrasyaAlayon Alang sa Kalambu-an ng Kalinaw1New
Kabayani1New
Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino1+1
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan1+1
Laban ng Demokratikong PilipinoNationalist People's Coalition1New
Liping Kalookan1New
Nationalist People's CoalitionAchievers with Integrity Movement1New
Nationalist People's CoalitionUnited Negros Alliance1New
Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas1+1
People Power Coalition1New
Not indicated and undeclared5+1
Independent8+6
Party-list seats[a]52+1
Total261+3
Source: COMELEC (via Wayback Machine NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao)
  1. ^ Only 16 were seated in the party-list election.

Party-list election

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PartyVotes%Seats
Bayan Muna1,708,25326.193
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives802,06012.303
Akbayan377,8525.792
Luzon Farmers Party330,2825.061
Citizens' Battle Against Corruption323,8104.961
Buhay Hayaan Yumabong290,7604.461
Anak Mindanao252,0513.861
Alyansang Bayanihan ng mga Magsasaka, Manggagawang Bukid at Mangingisda242,1993.711
Philippine Coconut Producers Federation229,1653.511
Partido ng Manggagawa216,8233.321
Sanlakas151,0172.321
Abanse! Pinay135,2112.071
Adhikain at Kilusan ng Ordinaryong Tao para sa Lupa, Pabahay, Hanapbuhay at Kaunlaran126,0121.930
Alagad117,1611.800
Senior Citizens/Elderly Sectoral Party106,4961.630
All Trade Union Congress of the Philippines103,2731.580
Maritime Party98,9461.520
Ang Bagong Bayani-OFW Labor Party97,0851.490
Aniban ng mga Magsasaka, Mangingisda at Manggagawa sa Agrikultura Katipunan65,7351.010
Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Kabataan ng Sambayanan Para sa Kaunlaran63,3120.970
Alyansa ng may Kapansanan sa Pilipinas54,9250.840
Mindanao Federation of Small Coconut Farmers Organization49,9140.770
Womenpower46,8310.720
Aggrupation and Alliance Farmers and Fisherfolks of the Phils.43,8820.670
All Workers Alliance Trade Unions42,1490.650
National Confederation of Tricycle Operators and Driver's Association of the Phils.38,8980.600
National Federation of Small Coconut Farmers Organization37,4700.570
Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines35,8070.550
Pilipinong May Kapansanan32,1510.490
Veterans Care and Welfare Organization31,6940.490
Union of the Filipino Overseas Workers29,4000.450
Pilipino Workers Party24,1820.370
Democratic Alliance24,0290.370
Philippine Association of Retired Persons23,2970.360
Alliance of Retired Postal Employees and Senior Citizens22,4970.340
Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association22,3450.340
Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Phils.21,3350.330
Gabay ng Manggagawang Pilipino Party17,7770.270
Alternative Approaches of Settlers Advocacy for the Holistic Advancement of the Nation Party16,7870.260
Alliance for Youth Solidarity15,8710.240
Party for Overseas Workers and Empowerment and Re-Integration13,0500.200
Kilos Kabataang Pilipino11,1700.170
Kaloob-Ka Isang Loob para sa Marangal na Paninirahan9,1370.140
Alyansa ng Mga Mamamayan at Magdaragat Sa Lawa ng Laguna7,8820.120
Partido Katutubong Pilipino6,6020.100
Development Foundation of the Philippines6,6000.100
Total6,523,185100.0017
Valid votes6,523,18543.15
Invalid/blank votes8,595,63056.85
Total votes15,118,815
Registered voters/turnout36,271,78241.68
Source: Supreme Court (G.R. No. 147589); COMELEC (Canvass report (archived))

Local elections

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Local elections for all positions above the barangay level, but below the regional level, were held on this day.

The newly created province of Zamboanga Sibugay held its first local elections on this day as well.

See also

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References

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