Akbayan expresses gratitude to supporters for over 2M votes

A voter shades the circle of her chosen candidates in this file photo. Comelec Eastern Visayas

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan has thanked over two million voters for their support, as it vowed to build a “new democratic and reform bloc” dedicated to the Filipino people’s rights and welfare in Congress.

Based on Comelec’s latest transparency server, Akbayan leads the House party-list race in the partial and unofficial results of this year’s national and local elections with 2,750,354 votes.

READ: Akbayan leads party-list race in partial, unofficial results 

“This is more than double our vote in 2010—and a soaring triumph from 2022 when we barely held on to the last seat. From the margins to the summit, this is a victory for hope, for love of country, and progressive politics,” the group said in a statement on Tuesday.

Akbayan likewise shared its victory with senatorial candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, as well as Sen. Risa Hontiveros, among others.

“In a political landscape long dominated by political dynasties, trapos, and the machinery of big business, Akbayan’s rise is nothing short of historic. This is more than a comeback, it is a bold step toward a new kind of politics,” Akbayan said.

“With them, Akbayan will begin building a new democratic and reform bloc in Congress and in the Senate—committed to the people’s rights, welfare, and the defense of our sovereignty and democracy,” it assured the public.

Moreover, the group attributed the success of its campaign to its volunteers and “Akbayan Cheldren.”

“We proved that politics can be principled, that campaigns can be kind, and that love of country can triumph over fear and apathy. Because this is what it means to love. To choose courage over hopelessness. To rise, even when the odds say no. To fight—not just for ourselves, but for each other,” it said. /jpv