Party-list Coalition explained

Party-list Coalition
President:Elizaldy Co
(Ako Bicol)
Colorcode:
  1. 4d4d4d
Foundation:2014
Position:Big tent

Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI), also known as the Party-list Coalition,[1] is a coalition of representatives of political organizations with party-list representation in the House of Representatives, the lower house of the bicameral Congress of the Philippines.

The organization was founded in 2014 and is registered as a corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission.[2]

The Coalition are currently aligned with National Unity Party.

Representation in the Congress

17th Congress

Shortly prior to the start of the 17th Congress, the PCFI expressed support for then-President presumptive Rodrigo Duterte and his preferred candidate for the position of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez[3] who was later elected to the position by his fellow legislators and served until 2018 when he was succeeded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

It held at least 32 positions within the House of Representatives in May 2019.[4]

18th Congress

In May 2019, the PCFI elected Mikee Romero of 1-Pacman Partylist as its leader.[5] The organization under Romero renewed calls for equal treatment of partylist representatives perceiving that district representatives were favored to serve in positions within the House of Representatives.[1] Among the 61 party-list representatives from 51 organizations, 54 seats belongs to PCFI affiliated legislators. The other legislators are affiliated to the Makabayan bloc and the Magdalo Partylist.[4]

19th Congress

The PCFI managed to secure commitment from 60 partylist legislators for the upcoming 19th Congress. The Makabayan bloc like in the previous Congress refused to affiliate with the PCFI.[6]

Member parties

See also: Party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. As of the 18th Congress (2019–2022)

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Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support (ACT-CIS)Eric Yap1Majority
Jocelyn Tulfo1Majority
Rowena Niña Taduran1Majority
Ako Bicol Political Party (AKO BICOL)Alfredo Garbin, Jr.2Minority
Elizalde Co1Minority
Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC)Eduardo Villanueva1Majority
Domingo Rivera1Majority
Alyansa ng mga Mamamayang Probinsyano (ANG PROBINSYANO)Alfred Delos Santos1Majority
Ronnie Ong1Majority
One Patriotic Coalition of Marginalized Nationals (1PACMAN)Mikee Romero2Majority
Enrico Pineda2Majority
Marino Samahan ng mga Seaman, Inc. (MARINO)Carlo Lisandro Gonzalez1Majority
Jose Antonio Lopez1Majority
Macnell Lusotan1Majority
Probinsyano AkoRudys Caesar Fariñas I1Majority
Lira Fuster-Fariñas1Majority
Coalition of Associations of Senior Citizens in the Philippines (SENIOR CITIZENS)Francisco Datol, Jr.2Majority
Magkakasama Sa Sakahan, Kaunlaran (MAGSASAKA)Argel Joseph Cabatbat1Minority
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives (APEC)Sergio Dagooc1Minority
An WarayFlorencio Gabriel Noel1Majority
Cooperative Natcco Network (COOP-NATCCO)Sabiniano Canama2Majority
Philippine Rural Electronic Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA)Presley De Jesus1Majority
Ako BisayaSonny Lagon1Majority
Tingog SiniranganYedda Marie Romualdez2Majority
AbonoConrado Estrella III3Majority
Buhay Hayaan Yumabong (BUHAY)Jose Atienza, Jr.3Independent Minority
Duterte YouthDucielle Cardema1Majority
Kalinga-Advocacy for Social Empowerment and Nation-Building Through Easing Poverty, Inc. (KALINGA)Irene Gay Saulog1Minority
Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA)Jericho Jonas Nograles2Majority
Alliance of Organizations, Networks and Associations of the Philippines (ALONA)Eleanor Florido1Majority
Rural Electronic Consumers and Beneficiaries of Development and Advancement, Inc (RECOBODA)Godofredo Guya1Minority
Bagong Henerasyon (BH)Bernadette Herrera-Dy2Majority
Bahay Para sa Pamilyang Pilipino, Inc. (BAHAY)Naealla Rose Bainto-Aguinaldo1Majority
Construction Workers' Solidarity (CWS)Romeo Momo, Sr.1Majority
Abang LingkodJoseph Stephen Paduano3Minority
Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment through Action, Cooperation and Harmony towards Educational Reforms, Inc. (A TEACHER)Mariano Piamonte, Jr.1Minority
Barangay Health Wellness (BHW)Angelica Natasha Co1Minority
Social Amelioration and Genuine Intervention on Poverty (SAGIP)Rodante Marcoleta2Majority
Trade Union Congress Party (TUCP)Raymond Democrito MendozaMajority
Galing sa Puso Party (GP)Jose Gay Padiernos1Majority
Manila Teachers' Savings and Loan Association (MANILA TEACHERS)Virgilio Lacson2Majority
Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa (RAM)Aloysia Lim1Majority
Alagaan Natin Ating Kalusugan (ANAKALUSUGAN)Mike Defensor1Independent Majority
Ako Padayon Pilipino (AKO PADAYON)Adriano Ebcas1Majority
Ang Asosasyon Sang Mangunguma Nga Bisaya Owa Mangunguma (AAMBIS-OWA)Sharon GarinMajority
Kusug TausugShernee TanMajority
Dumper Philippines Taxi Drivers Association, Inc (Dumper-PTDA)Claudine Diana Bautista1Majority
Talino at Galing ng Pinoy (TGP)Jose Teves, Jr.1Majority
Public Safety Alliance for Transformation and Rule of Law, Inc (PATROL)Jorge Antonio Bustos1Majority
Anak Mindanao (AMIN)Amihilda Sangcopan2Majority
Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP)Rico Geron3Majority
LPG Marketers Association, Inc (LPGMA)Rodolfo Albano Jr.1Majority
OFW Family Club, Inc. (OFWFC)Alberto Pacquiao1Majority
Kabalikat ng Mamamayan (KABAYAN)Ron Salo2Majority
Democratic Independent Workers Association (DIWA)Michael Edgar Aglipay1Majority

Resigned on July 25, 2019.

Took office on November 4, 2019.

Took office on October 13, 2020.

Notes and References

  1. News: Cruz . Maricel . Party-lists eye ‘equal treatment’ . 4 July 2019 . Manila Standard . 25 May 2019.
  2. Web site: The Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc. . Facebook . 4 July 2019.
  3. News: Party-list groups back Duterte, bet for Speaker . 4 July 2019 . ABS-CBN News . 25 May 2019.
  4. News: Reganit . Jose Cielito . Partylist coalition wants to retain 32 key posts in 18th Congress . 4 July 2019 . Philippine News Agency . 28 May 2019.
  5. News: Party-list ‘super bloc’ emerges . 4 July 2019 . Manila Bulletin . 24 May 2019.
  6. News: Aurelio . Julie M. . Party-list coalition gets 60 House seats . 29 May 2022 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 29 May 2022 . en.