KAMBILAN was launched in September 24, 2012 in
San Fernando,
Pampanga, as a provincial political party organized by Governor
Lilia Pineda. According to reporting by the
Philippine Daily Inquirer, the party was formed to consolidate the governor’s political allies under a single local umbrella ahead of the
2013 elections, particularly as she sought re-election alongside her son,
Dennis Pineda, who was preparing to run for vice governor. KAMBILAN was previously involved in political efforts supporting Governor Pineda, including participation in a 2008 recall attempt against former Governor
Eddie Panlilio, which ultimately did not succeed. Panlilio later lost his re-election bid to Pineda in 2010. == Influence and alliance ==