Uswag Ilonggo

Uswag Ilonggo
Founded2020
HeadquartersIloilo City
IdeologyIlonggo regionalism
ColorsRed and blue
Seats in the House of Representatives
1 / 63
(Party-list seats only)

Uswag Ilonggo (stylized as USWAG Ilonggo) is a political organization participating in the party-list elections in the Philippines. It represents the Western Visayas region and the Ilonggo people.

Background

Uswag Ilonggo Party-List was established by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas in 2020.[1][2] Its constituents in the House of Representatives represent the Ilonggo people from the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, as well as some parts of Mindanao.[3]

Uswag Ilonggo seeks to enhance the well-being of all Ilonggos, focusing on economic development, health, and education within the region.

History

19th Congress

Uswag Ilonggo participated in the 2022 elections, winning a single seat in the 19th Congress.[4] The seat was filled by James ‘Jojo’ Ang Jr., a native of Pavia, Iloilo, who served as the first nominee. Raisa Treñas-Chu, the daughter of Jerry Treñas, was named as the second nominee.[5]

Representatives to Congress

Period 1st Representative 2nd Representative 3rd Representative
19th Congress
2022–2025 		James ‘Jojo’ Ang Jr. — —

References

  1. ^ "'USWAG' CAMPAIGN LEVELS UP: Treñas' Plaza Libertad rally attracts 15,000". Panay News. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  2. ^ Lena, Perla (2021-10-09). "Iloilo guv seeks reelection under regional party-list". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  3. ^ What Is Uswag Ilonggo Party-List? (Video). 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2024-10-07 – via www.facebook.com.
  4. ^ Guardian, Daily (2022-05-06). "Region 6 political leaders endorse Uswag Ilonggo Party-list". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  5. ^ "Uswag Ilonggo Party-list clarifies its 1st nominee not disqualified". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-10-07.