Uswag Ilonggo

Uswag Ilonggo
Uswag Ilonggo
Founded	2020
Headquarters	Iloilo City
Ideology	Ilonggo regionalism
Colors	Red and blue
Seats in the House of Representatives	1 / 63 (Party-list seats only)
	Politics of the Philippines; Political parties; Elections;

Uswag Ilonggo (stylized as USWAG Ilonggo) is a political organization participating in the party-list elections in the Philippines. It represents the Western Visayas region and the Ilonggo people.

Background

Uswag Ilonggo Party-List was established by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas in 2020.^[1]^[2] Its constituents in the House of Representatives represent the Ilonggo people from the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, as well as some parts of Mindanao.^[3]

Uswag Ilonggo seeks to enhance the well-being of all Ilonggos, focusing on economic development, health, and education within the region.

History

19th Congress

Uswag Ilonggo participated in the 2022 elections, winning a single seat in the 19th Congress.^[4] The seat was filled by James ‘Jojo’ Ang Jr., a native of Pavia, Iloilo, who served as the first nominee. Raisa Treñas-Chu, the daughter of Jerry Treñas, was named as the second nominee.^[5]

Representatives to Congress

Period	1st Representative	2nd Representative	3rd Representative
19th Congress 2022–2025	James ‘Jojo’ Ang Jr.	—	—

External links

USWAG Ilonggo on Facebook

References

^ "'USWAG' CAMPAIGN LEVELS UP: Treñas' Plaza Libertad rally attracts 15,000". Panay News. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
^ Lena, Perla (2021-10-09). "Iloilo guv seeks reelection under regional party-list". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
^ What Is Uswag Ilonggo Party-List? (Video). 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2024-10-07 – via www.facebook.com.
^ Guardian, Daily (2022-05-06). "Region 6 political leaders endorse Uswag Ilonggo Party-list". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
^ "Uswag Ilonggo Party-list clarifies its 1st nominee not disqualified". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-10-07.

[1] "'USWAG' CAMPAIGN LEVELS UP: Treñas' Plaza Libertad rally attracts 15,000". Panay News. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2024-10-07.

[2] Lena, Perla (2021-10-09). "Iloilo guv seeks reelection under regional party-list". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2024-10-07.

[3] What Is Uswag Ilonggo Party-List? (Video). 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2024-10-07 – via www.facebook.com.

[4] Guardian, Daily (2022-05-06). "Region 6 political leaders endorse Uswag Ilonggo Party-list". Daily Guardian. Retrieved 2024-10-07.

[5] "Uswag Ilonggo Party-list clarifies its 1st nominee not disqualified". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-10-07.

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