Ako Bisaya
Party-list in the Philippines
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Ako Bisaya (stylized as AKO Bisaya; lit. 'I am Bisaya') is a political organization with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Ako Bisaya | |
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| — Philippine partylist — | |
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| Founded | 2011 |
| COMELEC accreditation | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Central Visayas |
| Ideology | Visayan regionalism |
| Colors | Blue |
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| Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 3 (Out of 63 party-list seats)
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| Representative(s) | Sonny Lagon |
Background
Ako Bisaya is a political organization established in 2011 and is based in Central Visayas. Its stated constituents in the House of Representatives are the Visayan people.[1][2] Ako Bisaya aims to facilitate the preservation of the Visayan culture and tradition and provide skills training and financial assistance especially for indigents.[3]
History
18th Congress
It participated in the 2019 elections where it won a single seat for the 18th Congress.[2] The seat was filled in by Sonny Lagon, a native of Mambusao, Capiz who is an engineer and a cockfighter.[2][4] It received support from various politicians[1]
Among Lagon's actions during the 18th Congress include proposing a measure that would recognize January as the Visayan Heritage Month,[5] and a bill mandating cash aid to senior citizens if they reach certain age milestones.[6]
19th Congress
Ako Bisaya participated in the 2022 elections and retained a seat in the House of Representatives.[7] Lagon's wife Daphne Lagon was the group's first nominee while Joannes Alegado, mayor of Consolacion, was the second nominee.[8]
Electoral history
Representatives to Congress
| Period | Representative |
|---|---|
| 18th Congress 2019–2022 |
Sonny Lagon |
| 19th Congress 2022–2025 |
Sonny Lagon |
| 20th Congress 2025–2028 |
Sonny Lagon |
| Note: A party-list group, can win a maximum of three seats in the House of Representatives. | |