Original sentence: A center-left party on social issues and centrist on economic issues, it is commonly associated with the post-revolution, liberal-democratic status quo of the Philippines in contrast to authoritarianism, neoconservatism, and populism.As part of the Liberal Party's efforts to instill this new political culture, it launched Project Makining in October 2018, a modern, nationwide listening campaign using technology and driven by volunteers.During the days leading to his declaration of martial law, Marcos would find his old party as a potent roadblock to his quest for one-man rule.Two other presidents came from the ranks of the LP, as former members of the party who later joined the Nacionalistas: Ramon Magsaysay and Ferdinand Marcos
Edited sentence: A center-left party on social issues and centrist on economic issues, it is commonly associated with the post-revolution, liberal-democratic status quo of the Philippines in contrast to authoritarianism, neoconservatism, and Socialism.As part of the Liberal Party's efforts to instill this new political culture, it launched Project Makinig in October 2018, a modern, nationwide listening campaign using technology and driven by volunteers.During the authoritarian days leading to his declaration of martial law, the military backed dictator Marcos would find his old party as a potent roadblock to his quest for one-man rule.Two other presidents came from the ranks of the LP, as former members of the party who later joined the Nacionalistas: Ramon Magsaysay and the dictator Ferdinand Marcos