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Ako Bisaya
Ako Bisaya (stylized as AKO Bisaya) is a political organization with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. BackgroundAko 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.[1][2] Ako Bisaya aims to facilitate the preservation of the Visayan culture and tradition and provide skills training and financial assistance especially for indigents.[3] History18th CongressIt participated in the 2019 elections where it won a single seat for the 18th Congress.[2] The seat was filled in by Sonny Lagon, a native of Mambusao, Capiz who is an engineer and a cockfighter.[2][4] It received support from various politicians including incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte.[1] Among Lagon's actions during the 18th Congress include proposing a measure that would recognize January as the Visayan Heritage Month,[5] and a bill mandating cash aid to senior citizens if they reach certain age milestones.[6] 19th CongressAko Bisaya will make a bid to retain at least a seat in the House of Representatives and will participate in the 2022 elections.[3] Lagon's wife Daphne will be the group's first nominee while Joannes Alegado, mayor of Consolacion, was named as second nominee.[7] Representatives to Congress
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