𝗣𝗮𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼, 𝗔𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼!
𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘
*Akbayan on the result of the 2025 partylist election
With deep gratitude, we thank the over 2.2 million Filipinos who lifted Akbayan to the top ranks of the 2025 party-list elections. This is more than double our vote in 2010—and a soaring triumph from 2022, when we barely held on to the last seat. From the margins to the summit, this is a victory for hope, for love of country, and for progressive politics.
In a political landscape long dominated by political dynasties, trapos, and the machinery of big business, Akbayan’s rise is nothing short of historic. This is more than a comeback, it is a bold step toward a new kind of politics. It is the people’s resounding answer to the politics of cynicism and despair. It proves that when we fight with integrity, organize with compassion, and choose solidarity over surrender, we can overcome even the steepest odds.
We also take pride in the victories of our local government candidates—and in the brave campaigns of those who fell short this time. Some of these victories are the election of Taytay Councilor and Akbayan Vice Chair Tobit Cruz, Mayor Fely Pedrablanca of Tubajon, Dinagat, San Jose Del Monte Councilor Atty. Ronalyn Pordan, Pasig District 1 Councilor Paul Senogat, and many more. Their efforts affirm that Akbayan is not merely a partylist, but a full-fledged progressive political party: principled, persistent, and present in every arena of governance.
We share this victory with our allies in the struggle for a better future:
To Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, whose return to the Senate rekindles hope.
To ML Party-list nominee Leila de Lima, who will stand in Congress with our own representatives.
To Mayor-elect Leni Robredo, who brings light once again to Naga.
To Heidi Mendoza, whose first Senate run impressed many.
To Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, for proving each day that trapo politics is not our only choice.
To Kaka Bag-ao, returning as Dinagat Islands’ congressional representative.
And to Senator Risa Hontiveros, whose leadership brought us all together—and brought hope and victory home.
With them, Akbayan will begin building a new democratic and reform bloc in Congress and in the Senate—committed to the people’s rights, welfare, and the defense of our sovereignty and democracy.
But most of all, this moment belongs to our tireless volunteers, especially the thousands of Akbayan Cheldren; our allied social movements and basic sectors, and every Filipino who dared to hope, organize, and believe again. We proved that politics can be principled, that campaigns can be kind, and that love of country can triumph over fear and apathy.
Because this is what it means to love.
To choose courage over hopelessness.
To rise, even when the odds say no.
To fight—not just for ourselves, but for each other.
Kapag mahal mo, Akbayan mo.
@kvcatena Acceptance. At least try to. And search for contentment. Yan ang goal ko. Mahirap gawin ng mga inggiterang katulad ko. But trying everyday. 🤗
The historian Rey Ileto goes all in on BBM just as he had with Duterte, side stepping the brutality and plunder under Marcos to recast him as an "independent" nationalist defying the US, referring to lies in social media as "alternative narratives."
https://t.co/fPjADqguWE
@DeusXMachina14 Glad that Ka Leody is getting the space he deserves in the major dailies. Raising the discourse to include various views is important. Here's to hoping TV follow suit with the next debates/interviews.