Kambilan

Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga (transl. Ally and Shield of the People of Pampanga) or Kambilan is a local provincial-based political party in Pampanga. Established in 2012 by then-Governor Lilia Pineda, the party aims to consolidate local political allies and strengthen regional governance.

KAMBILAN Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga Ally and Shield of the People of Pampanga
President	Dennis Pineda
Founded	2012
Headquarters	Lubao, Pampanga
Ideology	Populism Grassroots democracy
Political position	Center
National affiliation	NUP Hugpong ng Pagbabago (until 2022)
International affiliation	None
Colors	Green
Slogan	Kapanalig at Kambilan ning Memalen Pampanga
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The party is headed by incumbent Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda. It is the ruling political group in Pampanga, with almost all its elected officials under it.

History

KAMBILAN was launched on September 24, 2012, by Governor Lilia Pineda to unify her supporters and streamline political efforts within Pampanga. The party's formation was strategically aligned with Pineda's re-election bid and her son Dennis Pineda's vice gubernatorial candidacy.^[1]

Influence and Alliance

Since its inception, KAMBILAN has played a significant role in Pampanga's political landscape. The party has successfully fielded candidates for various local positions, including governorships, vice-governorships, and municipal offices. In 2018, KAMBILAN formed an alliance with Hugpong ng Pagbabago a regional party led by Sara Duterte-Carpio, enhancing its political reach and influence.^[2][3]

Main article: 2022 Angeles City local elections

In the 2022 local elections, KAMBILAN endorsed several candidates, including the re-election of Angeles City Mayor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin Jr., who secured 70.51% of the vote. The party's endorsement has been pivotal in the success of its candidates, demonstrating its substantial support base within the province.