Thursday, December 10, 2009

Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas

PDSP stands for Partido Demokratiko-Sosyalista ng Pilipinas. The PDSP is a nationwide political party whose membership are drawn from all classes and sectors of Philippine society: workers, farmers, fisherfolk, women, youth & students, elderly, moro and indigenous people, urban poor, transport groups, religious groups, and some progressive elements of the professionals and persons in business. It embodies the interests and aspirations of the people of the Philippines and works for their empowerment, especially of the poor and disadvantaged who are marginalized by unjust societal structures.

PDSP is the political party that champions peace-making in the Philippines. It traces its root with the ceaseless struggle for peace and for fundamental social changes. It professes democracy and works for the preservation of the democratic space and the democratization of the Philippine society. It works to transform the existing inequitable and inhumane societal systems to establish a society that equally cares for all.
The PDSP is a Consultative Member of the Socialist International (SI). It has in its fold as members 143 political parties in 105 countries all over the globe.

Other Information

  • Leader : Norberto Gonzales
  • President : Chairman Norberto Gonzales
  • Secretary-General : Atty. Ramel Muria (acting)
  • Founded : May 1, 1973
  • Headquarters : Manila, Philippines
  • Political ideology : Social democracy
  • International affiliation : Socialist International (consultative)
  • Colors : Red, White, and Green
  • Seats in the Senate : 0
  • Seats in the House of Representatives : 3

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