Akbayan Citizens' Action Party
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The Akbayan Citizens' Action Party is a party-list organization in the Philippine House of Representatives
There are no results available of the last elections for the House of Representatives, but according to the website of the House, the party holds 3 out of 235 seats (state of the parties, June 2005).
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[edit] History
[edit] Colors
The colors of the Akbayan Citizens' Action Party are red, green, and purple.
[edit] Organizational Structure
Akbayan's organizational structure is guided by the principle of internal democracy. 30% of all leadership positions at every level is reserved for women. The basic unit is the Chapter, organized at the barangay level with a minimum of twelve (12) members. A minimum of six (6) Chapters comprise a Section, which is organized at the Municipal, City or Sitio level. A minimum of three (3) Sections comprise a Division, which is organized at the Provincial, Highly-Urbanized City or Legislative District Level. A minimum of three (3) Divisions comprise an Assembly, which is organized at the Regional level. A National Congress which is the highest governing and policy-making body and convenes every three years. A National Political Council which is the second-highest governing body consisting of delegates elected by the Party's island groupings: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao. An Executive Committee tasked with implementing Congress and Council decisions. National Committees to assist the Executive Committee: Finance, Education, Legislative, International, Public Information, Women, Policies and Issues. A National Secretariat to manage day-to-day affairs.
[edit] Representatives to Congress
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1998–2001 |
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2001–2004 |
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2004–2007 |
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