Ako Bisaya | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Ideology | Visayan regionalism |
| Colors | Blue, Red |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 63 (Party-list seats only) |
Ako Bisaya (stylized as AKO Bisaya) is a political organization with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
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]
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]
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]
| Period | 1st Representative | 2nd Representative | 3rd Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Congress 2019–2022 | Sonny Lagon | — | — |
| 19th Congress 2022–2025 | Sonny Lagon | — | — |
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In line with this, AKO Bisaya partylist Rep. Sonny Lagon introduced House Bill (HB) 4801, which seeks to declare January as Visayan Heritage Month.
