Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya
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| abbreviation = BAKUD
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| foundation = 2001
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| national = {{ubl|NPC {{small|(2018–present)}}}}
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| website = www.bakudparty.com
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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.{{cite web |title=POE ENDORSES DURANO'S PARTY IN CEBU; BECOMES FIRST-EVER TO BE BACKED BY 'BAKUD' |url=https://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2018/1028_poe1.asp |website=senate.gov.ph |publisher=Senate of the Philippines |accessdate=3 January 2020 |date=28 October 2018}} It is a political party run by the Durano family of Cebu formed in 2001.{{cite news |author1=Lorraine Mitzi A. Ambrad |title=Durano claims bakud is strong national ally unnecessary |url=https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-news/2018/10/29/1864159/durano-claims-bakud-strong-national-ally-unnecessary |accessdate=3 January 2020 |publisher=The Freeman |date=29 October 2018}}{{cite web |author1=Rowena F. Caronan |title=In last 8 elections, 68 families victors in 6 vote-rich provinces |url=https://pcij.org/article/1533/in-last-8-elections-68-families-victors-in-6-vote-rich-provinces |website=pcij.org |publisher=Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism |accessdate=3 January 2020 |date=7 May 2016}}
BAKUD is currently affiliated with the Nationalist People's Coalition since 2018.{{cite news |author1=Doris C. Bongcac |title=Bakud forges alliance with NPC |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/200911/bakud-forges-alliance-with-npc |accessdate=3 January 2020 |publisher=CDN Digital |date=27 October 2018}}
History
= 2019 elections =
In the 2019 elections, the party endorsed Grace Poe for senator. Following the endorsement, Poe supported the gubernatorial bid of Agnes Magpale, who lost the election. She also endorsed the vice-gubernatorial bid of Ramon Durano VI, who also lost. Poe stated, "I just wanted to say that it's important for us to be able to look up to people and to be able to admire individuals with integrity and also with the passion to serve".
The party also created an alliance with the Nationalist People's Coalition for the 2019 elections. President Durano stated, “For me, it doesn’t matter, kay kita dinhi sa Bakud as a local party, we are very strong". Durano was also appointed the provincial chairman for NPC.
Notable members
- Agnes Magpale - former Cebu Vice Governor (2011–2019), and Provincial Board Member from the Fifth District of Cebu (1992–2001; 2004–2011)
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