What was the name of the local political party of Philippines?
As of 2019, the PDP-LABAN, the Nacionalista Party (NP), the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), National Unity Party (NUP), and the Liberal Party (LP) are the parties with largest membership in Congress.
Who are the senators of the Philippines now?
Current members
| Senator | Party | Term number |
|---|---|---|
| Lito Lapid | NPC | 1 |
| Imee Marcos | Nacionalista | 1 |
| Koko Pimentel | PDP–Laban | 3 |
| Grace Poe | Independent | 2 |
Who named the country Philippines?
King Philip II
The Philippines are named after King Philip II (1527-1598) of Spain. The country was discovered by the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 (while in Spanish service). Later tension arose between Portugal and Spain and in 1542 Spain re-claimed the islands for themselves, naming them after its then king.
What happened in the year 2013 in the Philippines?
2013 in the Philippines details events of note that happened in the Philippines in the year 2013. January 17 – USS Guardian (MCM-5), an American mine countermeasures ship, ran ground at Tubbataha Reef, testing relations between the Philippines and the United States.
Who is the first Filipina to win Miss World 2013?
September 28 – Miss Philippines Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 and is the first Filipina to win the title. October 5 –6 – ABS-CBN marks its 60th Anniversary of the Philippine Television with the Grand Kapamilya Weekend held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, Smart Araneta Coliseum and Marikina Sports Complex.
Who are the winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2013?
April 14 – Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Joanna Cindy Miranda, Mutya Johanna Datul and Pia Wurtzbach was crowned as the new Binibining Pilipinas winners. Arida was crowned by Miss Universe 2012 1st runner-up Janine Tugonon as the new Miss Universe–Philippines 2013.
