4K Partylist
4K | |
|---|---|
| — Philippine partylist — | |
| Full name | Kababaihan Kabalikatan para sa Kapakanan at Kaunlaran ng Bayan |
| Abbreviation | 4K |
| Type | Sectoral organization |
| Sector(s) represented | Women |
| Colors | Orange |
| |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 3
(Out of 63 Partylist seats) |
| Representative(s) | Iris Marie Montes |
The Kababaihan Kabalikatan para sa Kapakanan at Kaunlaran ng Bayan (lit. 'Women partners for the state and advancement of the nation'), also known as the 4K Partylist, is a political organization with party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines which focuses on women's issues.
History
The Kababaihan Kabalikatan para sa Kapakanan at Kaunlaran ng Bayan (4K Partylist) took part at the 2025 election and successfully vied for a seat as a party-list organization.[1][2] 4K's advocacy and platforms are centered on women's issues.[3]
The seat was filled by Iris Marie Montes, a political science graduate from the University of the Philippines.[4] She has no prior experience as a legislator in the Congress.[5]
Political positions
4K presents itself as a partylist which focuses on women's issues.[3][4] Its platform is named in its "HEELS" agenda which stands for health, education, environment, livelihood, and services.[5]
Electoral history
| Election | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 521,592 | 1.24 | 1 / 63
|
Representatives to Congress
| Period | Representative |
|---|---|
| 19th Congress 2022–2025 |
Iris Marie Montes |
| Note: A party-list group, can win a maximum of three seats in the House of Representatives. | |
References
- ^ "Kababaihan Kabalikatan Para sa Kapakanan at Kaunlaran ng Bayan". Rappler. July 4, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ Flores, Dominique Nicole (May 19, 2025). "How were 63 party-list seats divided? Comelec releases official count". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Cantos, Joy (July 2, 2025). "4K Party-list, isinusulong mga panukala para sa Kababaihan" [4K Party-list, to advance legislation for Women]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Quismorio, Ellson (July 1, 2025). "4K Party-list takes up cudgels for women's sector in 20th Congress". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b de la Cruz, Jovee Marie (July 1, 2025). "Congressmen filed 683 measures on first day of filing period". BusinessMirror. Retrieved July 4, 2025.