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Ma k a b a y a n gKoalisyon ngMamamayan

was founded on April16-17, 2009. Makabayan is composedof eight progressive party-lists:Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela,Kabataan, Courage, Migrante,ACT, and Katribu, and prominent

personalities.Makabayan was established to

advance the politics of change. Itsbasic principle is to empower the peopleand uphold nationalist and democraticchanges in the field of politics, economyand culture.

CHAIRPERSONS

Maita Gomez and Rep. Rafael Mariano

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Former Rep. Roseller Barinaga

PRESIDENT

Rep. Satur Ocampo

VICE PRESIDENT

Rep. Liza Maza

VICE PRESIDENT - LUZON

Coun. Ramon Te

VICE PRESIDENT - VISAYAS

Former Rep. Siegfred Deduro

VICE PRESIDENT - MINDANAO

Former Rep. Joel Virador

SECRETARY GENERAL

Nathanael Santiago

DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

Cristina Palabay

TREASURER

Cherry Clemente

AUDITOR

Ed Clemente

DIRECTOR FOR ORGANIZATION

Lutgardo Jurcales

DIRECTOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS

Grace Saguinsin-TrinidadGENERAL COUNSEL

Atty. Romeo Capulong

National Council Members

makabayan.org.ph

Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera

Rep. Teodoro Casio

Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan

Rep. Joel Maglunsod

Rep. Neri Javier

Colmenares

Rep. Raymond PalatinoDir. Joel Lamangan

Atty. Harry Roque

Dr. Reynaldo Lesaca Jr.

Prof. Roland Simbulan

Atty. Vicky Avena

Atty. Evalyn Ursua

Fides Lim

Dr. Romeo Quijano

Amirah Ali LidasanVencer Crisostomo

Alvin Peters

National Officers

Email: koalisyongmakabayan@gmail.com

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Elections have come andgone. But the peoplesaspirations remainunrealized: we are still acountry of deep poverty andexploitation. We remainvictims of a rotten systemlorded over by exploitativelocal and foreign elites.

But there is hope; it is in us,the people. It is in our unity

1. Power to the people!We advocate empowering the people as key inchanging governance and society. We will fightforeign and elite control until we can establish agovernment that is truly representative of thepeople.

2. Fight for good governance!We will fight for an honest and excellent publicservice that is accountable to the people. Wewill prosecute corrupt officials and put an end tocheating, stealing and lying in the government .

3. Develop a pro-Filipino economy!We will develop a pro-Filipino and pro-peopleeconomy, We will terminate unjust impositionsby the US, IMF, WB, and WTO. We will pursuea program for genuine agrarian reform andcooperativization, modernization of agriculture,and industrialization.

4. Lift the majority of the people from poverty!We will prioritize giving adequate work and decentwages to the workers, free land and subsidy to the

farmers, provide food security, as well as greteraccess to social services such as education, health,housing, utilities and other needs.

5. Protect the environment!We will protect the forests, seas, and bodies ofwater against massive exploitation and destructionespecially by large commercial interests. Wewill address the problem of climate change anddevelop the use of clean and renewable energy.

6. Build fair foreign relations!We will build new foreign relations based onrespect for national sovereignty and mutualbenefit. We will abrogate unequal agreementswith the US, Japan and other nations. We willprotect the rights and welfare of Filipinomigrants abroad.

7. Defend democratic and human rights!We will defend human rights. We will put a stop

to the political repression of activists, journalistsand critics of government and prosecute theperpetrators. We will uphold the right to self-

determination of the BangsaMoro and indigenouspeoples.

8. Promote nationalist and progressive culture!We will promote patriotic, pro-people, pro-environment, scientific, and progressive educationand culture. We will advance a national languageand enrich our diverse cultures. We will renouncecolonial, corrupt, and decadent culture.

9. Uphold womens rights and gender equality!

We will fight for gender equality and rights ofwomen in all levels of governance and livelihoodin society. We will fight all forms of exploitation,discrimination and violence against women, gaysand lesbians.

10. Advance the peace process!We will advance the peace negotiations and theimplementation of agreements between thegovernmetn and the National Democratic Front

and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. We willseek for all sides to decisively address and resolvethe root causes of armed conflict.

Makabayan Platform

and collective action. It is inour strength and determinationto overcome obstacles.

It is the hope that unites usin Makabayang Koalisyonng Mamamayan. We are acoalition with a definitivevision for change. A coalitionthat advances the aspirations,triumphs, and potential of the

peoples parties. A coalitionthat promotes nationalism,democracy, and the rights andwelfare of the people at alltimes.

Now is thetime of greatchallenges.