The Makatizens United Party (MKTZNU), is a Makati-based local political organization. MKTZNU was led and founded by Makati Mayor Abby Binay.[2]
Makatizens United Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Abby Binay |
| Secretary-General | Joseph Joel Castillo[1] |
| Founder | Abby Binay |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Makati |
| Ideology | Localism |
| National affiliation | Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas (2024–present) Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Colors | Blue |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 2 / 2 (Makati seats only)
|
| Local councils | 16 / 18
|
History
editThe party was formed in 2021, ahead of the 2022 elections, wherein its leader, incumbent Makati Mayor Abby Binay, was running for her third and final consecutive term.[3]
In the elections, almost the whole slate won, as they only lost 1 seat in the council in the elections in 2nd district.[2][4][5]
For the 2025 elections, Abby Binay joined Nationalist People's Coalition, and was selected to the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.[6] Her husband and 2nd district congressman Luis Campos will run to replace her position as mayor, with 1st district congressman and former vice mayor Kid Peña as his running mate.[7] Incumbent Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo will return to her position, as she will run for 1st district congressional seat to replace Peña, while Councilor Dennis Almario will run to replace Campos' position at the 2nd district.[8]
Electoral performance
editMakati mayoral and vice mayoral elections
edit| Year | Mayoral election | Vice mayoral election | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | Vote share | Result | Candidate | Votes | Vote share | Result | |
| 2022 | Abby Binay | 338,819 | Won | Monique Lagdameo | 314,070 | Won | ||
| 2025[n 1] | Luis Campos | Kid Peña | ||||||
Legislative elections
edit| City Council | House of Representatives districts from Makati | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Seats won | Result | Year | Seats won | Result |
| 2022[n 2] | 15 / 16
|
Won | 2022[n 3] | 2 / 2
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Split |
Notes
edit- ^ Both Luis Campos and Kid Peña are affiliated with the NPC and are listed on the ballot under this national party.
- ^ All of the candidates were MKTZNU in the ballots.
- ^ Some of the members is named with a national party in the ballot: Luis Campos (NPC) and Kid Peña (Liberal)
Notable members
editMayor and Vice Mayor
edit- Abby Binay (Mayor of Makati; founder)
- Monique Lagdameo (Vice Mayor of Makati; co-founder)
National Legislators
edit- Luis Campos (Makati's 1st district Representative)
- Kid Peña (Makati's 2nd district Representative)
Councilors
edit- Jhong Hilario (Actor, first district councilor)
References
edit- ^ "HOR_D1_LAGDAMEO_MANIQUE_YAZMIN_MARIA" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Gutierrez, Dennis (March 26, 2022). "Mayor Abby, ex-VP Binay lead Team Makatizens United proclamation rally". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Cabalza, Dexter (October 2, 2021). "NCR 2022 poll races: Same big names". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Mayor Abby leads proclamation rally of Team Makatizens United". Manila Bulletin. April 10, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Abby Binay wins third term as Makati City mayor". GMA News Online. May 10, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Makati's Abby Binay joins Nationalist People's Coalition". ABS-CBN News. May 28, 2024.
- ^ Cuadra, Addie (October 5, 2024). "Luis Campos files candidacy for Makati mayor". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico; arlenelim (October 9, 2024). "LIST: Aspirants for House seats in NCR; know the unopposed bets". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 12, 2024.