Lakas–CMD (1991)

Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats
LeaderFidel V. Ramos (1991–1998)
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (1998–2008)
Founder
Founded
  • 1968 (NUCD)
  • 1971 (UMDP)
  • December 1991 (Lakas)
  • January 3, 1992 (merger)
DissolvedJune 18, 2008 (merged into Lakas–Kampi–CMD)
Merger of
  • Lakas ng Tao
  • National Union of Christian Democrats
  • United Muslim Democrats of the Philippines
Split fromLaban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Merged intoLakas–Kampi–CMD
IdeologyConservatism
Christian democracy
Islamic democracy
Neoliberalism
Political positionCentre-right
National affiliation
International affiliationCentrist Democrat International
Colors
    •   Yellow (1991–2001)
    •   Sky blue (2004–2008)

Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats (transl. People Power–Christian Muslim Democrats), abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and popularly known as Lakas, was a political party in the Philippines. Its ideology and that of its successor is heavily influenced by Christian and Islamic democracy. The party's influence on Philippine society is very strong, especially after the People Power Revolution, which has led the country to elect two presidents from the party, namely Fidel V. Ramos, a United Methodist, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a Roman Catholic.

In May 2009, Lakas–CMD merged with Arroyo's Kabalikat ng Mamamayang Pilipino, thereby being known as Lakas Kampi CMD, a completely new entity. In May 2012, Lakas Kampi CMD renamed itself again as Lakas–CMD after the separation of KAMPI.

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