Giting ng Pasig

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Giting ng Pasig
Leader Vico Sotto
Founder Vico Sotto
FoundedJuly 1, 2021
HeadquartersPasig
Ideology Localism
Progressivism
Good governance
Anti-corruption
Political position Centre to centre-left
National affiliation Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–2022)
Colors  Blue
Slogan"Iba na Ngayon!" (It's Different Now!)
Slogan in FilipinoIba na Ngayon!
Pasig City Council
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House of Representatives (Pasig seat only)
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Website
Giting ng Pasig

The Giting ng Pasig (literally meaning "Bravery of Pasig" or "Valor of Pasig") is a local political organization based in Pasig, Philippines. The group has made a name for itself by promoting progressive policies and advocating for genuine change within the city. [1] [2]

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Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto speaking at the Giting ng Pasig proclamation rally at Pasig Mega Market on March 25, 2022. Giting ng Pasig proclamation rally Megamarket Vico Sotto speech (Pasig; 03-25-2022).jpg
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto speaking at the Giting ng Pasig proclamation rally at Pasig Mega Market on March 25, 2022.

Electoral performance

Mayoral and Vice Mayoral elections

YearMayoral electionVice mayoral election
CandidateVotesVote shareResultCandidateVotesVote shareResult
2022 Vico Sotto [n 1] 335,851
88.04%
Won Dodot Jaworski [n 1] 205,250
55.62%
Won
2025

Legislative elections

City Council House of Representatives
YearSeats wonResultYearSeats wonResult
2022 [n 1]
10 / 12
Won 2022 [n 2]
1 / 1
Joined Majority

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Candidates are either affiliated with the Aksyon Demokratiko (Aksyon) or Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).
  2. Ran as Independent

Notable members

Mayor and Vice Mayor

National Legislators

Councilors

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