Probinsyano Ako
Probinsyano Ako | |
|---|---|
| — Philippine partylist — | |
| Sector(s) represented | Rural |
| Colors | Green |
| |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 3 (Out of 63 party-list seats)
|
| Representative(s) | Rudys Caesar Fariñas |
The Probinsyano Ako (lit. 'I an from the province') Party-List is a political organization which has party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. It focuses in the rural sector. It participated in the 2019, 2022, and the 2025 Philippine party-list elections.
Ideology
Probinsyano Ako focuses in the rural sector. According to The Philippine Star, their goal is to lift to general welfare for people living in rural areas in the country.[1]
History
They participated in the 2019 Philippine elections, where they secured two seats in the House of Representatives.[2][3] The seats were filled by Rudys Fariñas and Lira Fuster-Fariñas who are members of the Fariñas political family of Ilocos Norte.[4][5] Lira Fuster Fariñas used to be the second nominee, but she was substituted by Jose "Bonito" Singson Jr. just before the May 13, 2019, election.[6]
In the 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections, they gained 18th place with 469,386 votes, gaining 1.30 percent of the votes.[7] 50 percent of the votes in La Union were gained by the party. It also gained 41 percent of the votes in Ilocos Norte.[8] Probinsyano Ako gained number 28 in the ballot.[9] The partylist gained 70th place with 250,555 votes, 0.60 percent of the votes.[10] In the raffle for the gaining of seats, Probinsyano Ako was deemed unlikely to get a seat.[11]
Electoral history
| Election | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 630,435 | 2.26 | 2 |
| 2022 | 471,904 | 1.28 | 1 |
| 2025 | 185,606 | 0.44 | 0 |
Representation in the Congress
| Period | 1st Representative | 2nd Representative |
|---|---|---|
| 18th Congress 2019–2022 |
Rudys Caesar Fariñas | Jose Crisologo Singson Jr. |
| 19th Congress 2022–2025 |
Rudys Caesar Fariñas | — |
| Note: A party-list group, can win a maximum of three seats in the House of Representatives. | ||
References
- ^ "Who's who: Winning party-lists and their representatives". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "2 party-lists gain 3 seats each, 49 others make cut". Manila Standard. May 23, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "#PHVote 2019: 91 Probinsyano Ako". Rappler. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Abel, Dave (July 30, 2021). "Political clans take House seats in tandems and trios". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "LIST: Political clans, powerful figures among 2019 party-list nominees". Rappler. February 6, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "LIST: Political clans, powerful figures among 2019 party-list nominees". peoplaid. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ "PARTIAL, UNOFFICIAL: 2022 party list election results | Philippines". PHVOTE. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "How Solid is the North for Parly List Groups?". Ikot.ph. July 17, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "Comelec: 184 senatorial aspirants, 190 party-lists file COCs, CONAs for Eleksyon 2025". GMA News Online. October 8, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ "RESULTS: 2025 Philippine party list election". ph.rappler.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ Flores, Dominique Nicole. "Party-list shake-up: 47 likely to win one seat, while 18 incumbent may lose". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.