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. Ako Bisaya aims to facilitate the preservation of the Visayan culture and tradition and provide skills training and financial assistance especially for indigents.
History 18th Congress It participated in the 2019 elections where it won a single seat for the 18th Congress. The seat was filled in by Sonny Lagon, a native of Mambusao, Capiz who is an engineer and a cockfighter. It received support from various politicians
Among Lagon's actions during the 18th Congress include proposing a measure that would recognize January as the Visayan Heritage Month, and a bill mandating cash aid to senior citizens if they reach certain age milestones.
19th Congress Ako Bisaya participated in the 2022 elections and retained a seat in the House of Representatives. Lagon's wife Daphne Lagon was the group's first nominee while Joannes Alegado, mayor of Consolacion, was the second nominee.
Electoral history ElectionVotes%Seats2019394,3041.4112022512,7951.3912025477,7961.141
Representatives to Congress PeriodRepresentative18th Congress2019–2022Sonny Lagon19th Congress2022–2025 Sonny Lagon20th Congress2025–2028 Sonny Lagon Note: A party-list group, can win a maximum of three seats in the House of Representatives.
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