Legislative Agenda contents
(As amended by the Fourth Regular Party Congress)
PREAMBLE
We, Filipinos, guided by the principles of democracy, justice, freedom, human rights, gender equality, respect for diversity, and environmentalism, Seeking an end to the old politics of patronage, elitism, exploitation, patriarchy, and people’s disempowerment, Committed to promote a new politics of principles, platform, accountability, women’s and people’s empowerment, Convinced that these ideals may be peacefully and effectively realized through a progressive political party, by and for our people, in active solidarity with all like-minded and like-spirited, national, and global parties and organizations and peoples movements, do ordain and promulgate Constitution.
Addressing the cynicism confronting the nation today requires more than dole outs and temporary solutions. It necessitates solving dehumanizing poverty and a prevailing sense of alienation from political institutions that are supposed to protect the welfare and the rights of all Filipinos. It compels stakeholders to pursue political reforms through active citizenship and inclusive mechanisms.
(As approved during the 2nd Regular Congress)
Akbayan, being a coalition project of blocs, groups and individuals belonging to different Left and progressive traditions, started and has grown with a strong coalition character. As such, our party carries both the strengths and weaknesses of a coalition undertaking. On the one hand, it provides wider space and latitude for a pluralist exercise and consensus building. On the other hand, it remains relatively loose and slow in responding to challenges, opportunities and threats.
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