The Agimat ng Masa (lit. 'Agimat of the Masses'), also known as the Agimat Partylist,[1] is a political organization seeking party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Agimat Partylist | |
|---|---|
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| Founder | Ramon Revilla Sr. |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Bacoor, Cavite |
| Colors | Red, Blue |
| Sector represented | Various |
| Website | |
| agimatpartylist | |
Background
editThe Agimat ng Masa was formally established as a social organization in 2011 by actor-politician Ramon Revilla Sr. It has been conducting programs for the needy and disaster victims prior to its registration as a partylist organization.[2] This includes health, livelihood, and education programs.[3]
Electoral history
edit2022 elections
editAgimat participated in the 2022 elections, vying to win at least a seat in the House of Representatives. It characterize itself as a multi-sector partylist since it aims to cater to the interests of various groups including the private and public sector, farmers, fisherfolks, professionals, small to medium scale industry workers, the elderly, the youth, and the persons with disabilities.[3] Agimat has come up with a Workers, Health and Economic Agenda which it seeks to implement once elected[4]
Agimat's campaign benefitted from Agimat ng Agila which starred Bong Revilla according to the actor's son and partylist nominee Bryan Revilla. Bryan remarked that the popularity of the series as well as the association of "Agimat" to his grandfather Ramon Revilla Sr helped provide name recall to potential voters. Bong Revilla himself also helped in the campaign.[5]
The group managed to secure a seat after garnering 586,909 votes.[6] The seat is to be filled by Bryan Revilla the fifth nominee. While Revilla has stated that Agimat's first to fourth nominees have withdrawn after the partylist was proclaimed, he has been presented by Agimat as its first nominee.[7]
Electoral performance
edit| Election | Votes | % | Party-list seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 586,909 | 1.59% | 1 / 63
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Representatives to Congress
edit| Period | 1st Representative | 2nd Representative | 3rd Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Congress 2022–2025 |
Bryan Revilla | — | — |
References
edit- ^ "Certified List of Candidates (National) (Philippines) - Party Lists" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "Bryan Revilla shares best political advice". Manila Bulletin. April 6, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ a b Calderon, Ricky (April 30, 2022). "Bryan Revilla pushes for multisectoral response through Agimat". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Asis, Salve (April 27, 2022). "Bryan pinaghandaan ang pulitika, pagpapakasal 'di pa prayoridad!" [Bryan preparing for politics, getting married not a priority]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ PEP Troika (April 9, 2022). "Agimat ng Agila ni Bong Revilla, nakatulong sa party list" [Agimat ng Agila of Bong Revilla, benefitted party list]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Fernandez, Daniza (May 26, 2022). "Comelec proclaims winning party-list groups". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Malasig, Jeline (May 26, 2022). "Eyebrows raised over Bryan Revilla comment that Agimat nominees have resigned". Interaksyon (in Filipino and English). Retrieved May 27, 2022.