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{{Short description|Political party in the Philippines}}
{{Infobox Philippine political party
|name = United Nationalist Alliance
|native_name = 
|logo = United_Nationalist_Alliance.svg
|colorcode  = #FE4D00
|chairman  = Nancy Binay
|president   = Jejomar Binay
|secretary_general = JV Bautista
|slogan            = ''UNA ang Pilipino'' (Filipinos first)
|founder           = Jejomar Binay <br> Joseph Estrada
|foundation        = April 4, 2012 (electoral alliance) <br /> July 1, 2015 (political party)
|predecessor       = United Opposition
|colors            = {{Color box|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#00008B|border=darkgray}} [[Orange (colour)|Orange]] and [[Navy blue]]
|headquarters      = Room 103, G/F ECJ Building, Real cor. Arzobispo Streets, Intramuros, [[Place:Manila|Manila]]
|senate_seats      = {{Composition bar|1|24|hex=#FE4D00}}
|house_seats       = {{Composition bar|1|316|hex=#FE4D00}}
|governorships     = {{Composition bar|0|81|hex=#FE4D00}}
|vice_governorships= {{Composition bar|3|81|hex=#FE4D00}}
|provincial_boards = {{Composition bar|9|1023|hex=#FE4D00}}
|international     = 
|website           = <!--- {{URL|http://www.una.ph}}{{dead link|date=July 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} -->
|ideology=[[Social:Paternalistic conservatism|Paternalistic conservatism]]|position=[[Social:Centre-left politics|Centre-left]] to [[Social:Centre-right politics|centre-right]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/news/political-parties-in-the-philippines-a00287-20190127-lfrm |title=Who to Vote For? Get To Know the Political Parties in the Philippines |last=Macaraeg |first=Pauline |date=January 27, 2019 |newspaper=Esquiremag.ph |access-date=August 19, 2022}}</ref>}}

The '''United Nationalist Alliance''' ('''UNA'''; {{IPA-tl|ʊna|IPA}}) is a political party in the {{wipe|Philippines}}. It was created as a multi-party electoral alliance  replacing the former United Opposition (UNO) coalition for the 2013 midterm elections, before it was launched as a single political party on July 1, 2015, by Jejomar Binay for his candidacy in the 2016 presidential election.

The acronym "UNA" spells out the [[Social:Filipino language|Filipino]]-[[Social:Spanish language|Spanish]] word for "first".

==History==

=== Formation, 2013 elections (2012–2015)===
The Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), headed by former president Joseph Estrada, and the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban), headed by Vice President Jejomar Binay, signed a coalition agreement on April 4, 2012, for the 2013 elections, forming the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA). The two parties had been partners in the United Opposition in the 2007 election, and Estrada and Binay were running mates during the 2010 presidential election. Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP–Laban president, has stated that the UNA's senatorial slate is now more than twelve members and is being trimmed down; he had also expressed reservations on the inclusion of Juan Miguel Zubiri, of whom he had won an election protest after the 2007 election.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ph.news.yahoo.com/uno-una-erap-binay-unite-160000213.html |title=From UNO to UNA, Erap, Binay unite |first=Marvin |last=Sy |work=Philippine Star|publisher=Yahoo! Philippines News |date=April 4, 2012 |access-date=April 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406121327/http://ph.news.yahoo.com/uno-una-erap-binay-unite-160000213.html |archive-date=April 6, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In March 2014, Binay resign as Chairman of PDP–Laban, as result the PMP party the only primary party of UNA banner.

===Binay's presidential bid (2015–2016)===
On July 1, 2015, Binay relaunched the United Nationalist Alliance as the major opposition party at the Makati Coliseum in Makati days after he resigned from the Cabinet of President Noynoy Aquino, despite the absence of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada which become neutral due to Sen. Grace Poe possible presidential bid.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/513906/news/nation/una-kicks-off-party-launch-sans-erap|title = UNA kicks off party launch sans Erap}}</ref> Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, was touted a possible running mate, but being 36 years old at that time, he was barred by the Philippine constitution's age requirement of 40 years. Senator Bongbong Marcos was then considered to be his running mate before settling with Senator Gregorio Honasan, who is also the party's vice president.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/709016/binay-marcos-perfect-combination-says-una-official|title=Binay-Marcos: Perfect combination, says UNA official|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer| date=July 30, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title = Honasan as Binay's VP: 'I have always been a good soldier'|url = http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108193-honasan-binay-vice-president|work=Rappler|access-date = November 26, 2015}}</ref>

==Coalition members==
=== Affiliated local parties===
*Makatizens United Party – Makati

==== Former ====
*Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban) (2012 – March 7, 2014)
*One Cebu (1-Cebu) (2016) (switched allegiance to [[Social:PDP–Laban|PDP–Laban]])
*Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) Joseph Estrada wing (2012—15)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/702323/estrada-pmp-no-longer-part-of-una-son-jv-clarifies |title=Estrada, PMP no longer part of UNA, son JV clarifies |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=July 1, 2015|access-date=July 2, 2015}}</ref>
*Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) Mark Cojuangco wing
*Nacionalista Party (NP) 
*Lakas–CMD

===Former affiliated local parties===
*Asenso Manileño ''(Progress for Manilans)'' – [[Place:Manila|Manila]] (switched allegiance to Aksyon Demokratiko)
*Padayon Pilipino ''(Filipinos Ahead)'' – Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro
*Partido Magdiwang ''(Magdiwang Party)'' – San Juan  (switched allegiance to PDP-Laban)
*Partido Navoteño ''(Party of the People of Navotas)'' – Navotas
*People's Champ Movement – Sarangani
*Team Casimiro – Las Piñas
*Timpuyog ti Baguio ''(Baguio Alliance)'' – Baguio
*Timawa – [[Place:Iloilo City|Iloilo City]]
*Padayon Pilipino ''(PDP)'' – Cagayan de Oro
*Ugyon Kita Capiz ''(UK CAPIZ)'' – Capiz
*Abyan Ilonggo – Iloilo
*Bukidnon Paglaum Party ''(BPP)'' – Bukidnon
*Alliance of Parties for Progress – Zamboanga del Norte
*Biskeg – Pangasinan
*Bagong Lakas ng Nueva Ecija ''(BALANE)'' – Nueva Ecija
*Lilia Pineda Kambilan – Pampanga
*Partido Magdalo – Cavite (switched allegiance to PDP-Laban)
*Team Crisologo (formerly Team Un1ty) – [[Place:Quezon City|Quezon City]] (District 1)
*Dr. Lito Roxas Team Dr. Roxas – Pasay

Despite the similarity in names, the local party United Negros Alliance from Negros Occidental is not related nor affiliated to the party.

==Senatorial candidates==
On May 3, 2012, Zubiri took an oath to become a member of the PMP; Estrada and Binay were optimistic that Pimentel and Zubiri will be able to reconcile their differences prior to the start of the campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/186841/estrada-takes-a-dig-at-lim-over-manilas-plight |title=Estrada takes a dig at Lim over Manila's plight |first1=Kate |last1=Evangelista |first2=TJ |last2=Burgonio |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=May 3, 2012 |access-date=May 3, 2012}}</ref>

On May 10, 2012, UNA announced its first five senatorial candidates: re-electionist Sens. Aquilino Pimentel III and Gregorio Honasan, Representatives Jack Enrile and JV Ejercito, and 2010 senatorial candidate Joey de Venecia.<ref name="una-first-five">{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=63&articleId=805861|title=UNA bares first 5 senatorial candidates|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 11, 2012|access-date=May 15, 2012|first=Jose Rodel|last=Clapano}}</ref>

On June 11, 2012, UNA formally included Zubiri in its line-up, together with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Zambales Representative Mitos Magsaysay.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/210473/zubiri-named-as-una-senatorial-candidate|title=Zubiri, Magsaysay, Garcia named to UNA slate; Will Pimentel leave alliance?|first1=Fatima|last1=Reyes|first2=Jerry|last2=Esplanada|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=June 11, 2012 |access-date=June 28, 2012}}</ref> On June 28, 2012, Pimentel officially declined his spot in the UNA line-up, citing Zubiri's continued inclusion in it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/06/28/12/its-final-koko-wont-run-under-una|title=It's final: Koko won't run under UNA|work=ABS-CBN News|date=June 28, 2012 |access-date=June 28, 2012}}</ref>

The UNA announced on August that former senators Dick Gordon and Ernesto Maceda were a part of their ticket, and that Senator Loren Legarda would be one of the last three candidates yet to be named in their ticket. UNA spokesperson JV Bautista also said that Pimentel has taken a leave of absence as PDP–Laban's presidency, and that PDP–Laban will not be in Pimentel's certificate of nomination as the latter is running under the Liberal Party.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections-2013/11345-gordon,-maceda-running-under-una |title=Gordon, Maceda running under UNA |first=Ayee |last=Macaraig|work=Rappler|date=August 28, 2012 |access-date=September 19, 2012}}</ref> However, Pimentel denied that he took a leave of absence from the PDP–Laban presidency.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/271735/news/nation/pimentel-denies-dropping-pdp-laban-presidency |title=Pimentel denies dropping PDP–Laban presidency |first=Kimberly Jane |last=Tan |work=GMA News|date=August 29, 2012 |access-date=September 19, 2012}}</ref>

On the first day of filing of certificates of candidacies, senatorial nominees of UNA filed theirs at the Commission on Elections national offices at Intramuros.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=854969&publicationSubCategoryId=63 |title='Number One' UNA bets file COCs at 1 p.m. on Oct. 1  |first=Jose Rodel |last=Clapano |work=The Philippine Star|date=October 1, 2012 |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref>  Joey de Venecia withdrew from the election as he cited his business endeavors as reasons for his withdrawal; speculation was rife when Lorenzo Tañada III was one of the persons considered to fill in de Venecia's slot in the ticket, but Binay disclosed that Tañada was not in their choices "any more."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/281094/de-venecia-son-quits-una-senate-slate-at-last-minute |title=De Venecia son quits UNA Senate slate at last minute |author1=Gil C. Cabacungan |author2=Tarra Quismundo |author3=Cathy C. Yamsuan |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=October 2, 2012 |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref> On October 4, UNA announced that Binay's daughter Nancy was their 12th nominee.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/282956/nancy-binay-named-12th-senatorial-candidate-of-una |title=UNA names Nancy Binay as 12th senatorial candidate |first=Fat |last=Reyes |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=October 4, 2012 |access-date=October 4, 2012}}</ref>

On February 21, 2013, UNA dropped Chiz Escudero, Loren Legarda and Grace Poe from their senatorial slate as a result of their non-attendance in their political rallies.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/362423/una-drops-3-senatorial-bets-says-campaign-manager | title=UNA drops 3 senatorial bets, says campaign manager |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer| date=February 21, 2013 | access-date=February 21, 2013}}</ref>

===2013 election===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Candidate
! Party
! class = "unsortable" | Last position in government
! class = "unsortable" | Relatives in government
! class = "unsortable" | Elected
|-
| '''Nancy Binay'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| No relevant political background
| Vice President Jejomar Binay (father), Makati mayor Elenita Binay (mother), Makati mayor Jun–Jun Binay (brother), congresswoman from Makati Abigail Binay (sister)
| [[Image:Yes check.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Tingting Cojuangco'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| former governor of Tarlac (1992–1998)
| Congressman from Tarlac Jose Cojuangco Jr. (husband), congressman from Tarlac Eduardo Cojuangco Jr. (cousin), President Benigno Aquino III (nephew), National Youth Commission chairman Bam Aquino (nephew), former Senator Robert Jaworski (brother-in-law), former Pasig Rep. Robert Jaworski Jr. (son-in-law)
| [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''JV Ejercito'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| Incumbent congressman from San Juan's lone district (since 2010)
| President Joseph Estrada (father), San Juan mayor Guia Gomez (mother), Senator Jinggoy Estrada (half-brother), Laguna Governor ER Ejercito (cousin)
| [[Image:Yes check.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Jack Enrile'''
| {{center|NPC}}
| Incumbent congressman from Cagayan's 1st district (since 2010)
| Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile (father), congresswoman from Cagayan Sally Ponce Enrile (wife)
| [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Dick Gordon'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| former senator (2004–2010)
| Olongapo mayor Katherine K. Gordon (wife), Olongapo councilor John Carlos de los Reyes (nephew)
| [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Gregorio Honasan'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| Incumbent senator (since 2007)
| None
| [[Image:Yes check.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Ernesto Maceda'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| former senator (1971–1972; 1987–1998)
| [[Place:Manila|Manila]] 4th district councilor Edward VP Maceda (son)
| [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Mitos Magsaysay'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| Incumbent congresswoman from Zambales' 1st district (since 2004)
| Senator Ramon Magsaysay Jr. (uncle-in-law), Zambales governor Vic Magsaysay (father-in-law)
| [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|Yes]]
|-
| '''Migz Zubiri'''
| {{center|UNA}}
| former senator (2007–2011)
| Bukidnon vice-governor Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr. (father), congressman from Bukidnon Jose Zubiri III (brother)
| [[Image:X mark.svg|15px|Yes]]
|}

===2016 election===
President: '''Jejomar Binay''' (Lost)<br />
Vice-president: '''Gregorio Honasan''' (Lost)<br />
'''Senate Candidates''':
*Jacel Kiram (Lost)
* Alma Moreno Lacsamana (Lost)
*Rey Langit (Lost)
*Allan Montaño (Lost)
* Getulio Napeñas (Lost)
* Manny Pacquiao (Won)

===2019 election===

* Nancy Binay (Won)
* Dan Roleda (Lost)

===2022 election===

* Jejomar Binay (Lost)

==Electoral performance==

===Presidential and vice presidential elections===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
|-
! rowspan=2 | Year
! colspan=3 | Presidential election
! colspan=3 | Vice presidential election
|-
! Candidate
! Vote share
! Result
! Candidate
! Vote share
! Result
|-
! 2016
| Jejomar Binay
| {{Percentage bar|12.73|c={{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| '''Rodrigo Duterte'''<br>([[Social:PDP–Laban|PDP–Laban]])
| Gregorio Honasan
| {{Percentage bar|1.92|c={{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| '''Leni Robredo'''<br>(Liberal)
|-
! 2022
| colspan=2 | None
| '''Bongbong Marcos'''<br>(PFP)
| colspan=2 | None
| '''Sara Duterte'''<br>(Lakas-CMD)
|}

===Legislative elections===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
|-
! colspan=7 | Congress of the Philippines
|-
! colspan="3" |House of Representatives
! colspan="4" |Senate
|-
! Year
! Seats won
! Result
! Year
! Seats won
! Ticket
! Result
|-
! 2013
| {{Composition bar|8|293|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| '''Liberal Party plurality'''
! 2013
| {{Composition bar|3|12|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| United Nationalist Alliance
| '''Team PNoy win 9/12 seats'''
|-
! 2016
| {{Composition bar|11|297|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| '''Liberal Party plurality'''
! 2016
| {{Composition bar|1|12|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| Single party ticket
| '''Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid win 7/12 seats'''
|-
! 2019
| {{Composition bar|0|304|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| '''[[Social:PDP–Laban|PDP–Laban]] plurality'''
! 2019
| {{Composition bar|1|12|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| Single party ticket
| '''Hugpong ng Pagbabago win 9/12 seats'''
|-
! 2022
| {{Composition bar|1|316|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| '''PDP–Laban plurality'''
! 2022
| {{Composition bar|0|12|{{party color|United Nationalist Alliance}}}}
| Single party ticket
| '''UniTeam win 6/12 seats'''
|}{{reflist|group=n}}

==See also==
* Genuine Opposition
* Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino 
* Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino
* Puwersa ng Masa
* Team PNoy
* Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid
* Partido Galing at Puso

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Twitter|PartidoUNA}}


[[Category:Paternalistic conservatism]]

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