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Who is the leader of NPA?
| New People’s Army | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Jose Maria Sison |
| Dates of operation | 1969–present |
| Split to | Alex Boncayao Brigade Revolutionary Proletarian Army Rebolusyonaryong Hukbong Bayan Cordillera People’s Liberation Army |
| Motives | Establishment of a People’s Democratic Government through proletarian revolution |
What is Magsasaka party-list?
Magsasaka Partylist, also known as Magkakasama sa Sakahan, Kaunlaran, is a political organization with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. It aims to represent the interest of Filipino farmers.
How many partys are there in Congress of the Philippines?
Electoral system. The Philippines uses parallel voting for its lower house elections. For this election, there shall be 316 seats in the House of Representatives; 253 of these are district representatives, and 63 are party-list representatives.
How many are in the House of Representatives 2021?
There are currently 435 voting representatives. Five delegates and one resident commissioner serve as non-voting members of the House, although they can vote in committee. Representatives must be 25 years old and must have been U.S. citizens for at least 7 years. Representatives serve 2-year terms.
Are Makabayan bloc party-list groups disqualified from the 2022 election?
The COMELEC has not disqualified any of the Makabayan bloc party-list groups. As of May 6, 2022, they are still included in the official ballot (COMELEC, 2021). The only party-list group that COMELEC has officially excluded from the ballot is Malasakit Movement (COMELEC, 2022).
What are the party-list groups that COMELEC excluded from the ballot?
The only party-list group that COMELEC has officially excluded from the ballot is Malasakit Movement (COMELEC, 2022). Gabriela and Kabataan party-list groups face petitions for disqualification in the COMELEC but these are still pending (Marquez, 2021).
Will Gabriela and Kabataan be disqualified in 2022 elections?
Both Gabriela and Kabataan are unfazed by the disqualification threats, as they still filed their manifestations of intent to join the May 2022 polls. The period for filing of certificates of candidacy will be from October 1 to 8, 2021.