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Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox Philippine political party Ako Bisaya (stylized as AKO Bisaya) is a political organization with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

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 including incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte.[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 will make a bid to retain at least a seat in the House of Representatives and will participate in the 2022 elections.[3] Lagon's wife Daphne will be the group's first nominee while Joannes Alegado, mayor of Consolacion, was named as second nominee.[7]

Representatives to Congress

Period 1st Representative 2nd Representative 3rd Representative
18th Congress
2019–2022
Sonny Lagon Шаблон:N/A Шаблон:N/A
19th Congress
2022–2025
Sonny Lagon Шаблон:N/A Шаблон:N/A

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References

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