It was formed in 1978 , as an umbrella coalition of parties supporting then - President Ferdinand E. Marcos for the Interim Batasang Pambansa ( National Assembly ) .
Was President 's ' political President 's Ferdinand E. Marcos ' his rule .
It was formed in 1978 , as an umbrella coalition of parties supporting then - President Ferdinand E. Marcos for the Interim Batasang Pambansa ( National Assembly ) , and was his political vehicle during his rule .