From left to right: Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez, Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera, 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez (Facebook)


 

Several party-list groups that made their mark in the current 19th Congress or the first three years of the Marcos administration are eager to repeat their feat in the 20th Congress. 

Tingog Party-list, 1-Rider Party-list, and Bagong Henerasyon Party-list have all formalized their bid for sectoral representation in the May 2025 elections. 

Tingog, currently represented in the House of Representatives by Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre files its Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) Monday, Oct. 7 through its legal counsel Al Bonghanoy. 

The party's chairperson and Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Undersecretary for Service Continuity Mark Gimenez, Secretary General Luningning Lariosa, and Director for Community Engagements, Karla Estrada also took part in the filing. 

“Our mission has always been to uplift the voices of those who are overlooked. As we head into this election, we will continue to champion the rights and welfare of marginalized communities, ensuring that their concerns are prioritized in legislative discussions,” Acidre, a deputy majority leader, said. 

For her part, Rep. Romualdez, wife of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, said Tingog Party-
-list "stands as a beacon of hope for the underrepresented". 

"Our commitment to social equity, community empowerment, and inclusive policies sets us apart. We believe that every Filipino deserves a voice in shaping our future, and through our proven track record of advocacy, Tingog will continue to fight for the rights and welfare of those who are often overlooked," vowed the chairperson of the Committee on Accounts. 

Also filing its CONA on Monday was Bagong Henerasyon Party-list, whose lone nominee in Congress, Rep. Bernadette Herrera, has made strong representation for pro-family and solo parent advocacies during the past three years. 

“Our fight is far from over. We will continue to push for meaningful reforms that ensure no Filipino is left behind—because when we lift up families, we lift up the nation,” Herrera, also the party-list's chairperson, said. 

Through its comprehensive platform H.E.L.P.S.—Health, Education, Livelihood, Peace & Order, and Solo Parent Support—the party-list has authored crucial legislation and rolled out initiatives that address the urgent needs of the people. 

“We are not just making promises, we are delivering results. From supporting solo parents to improving healthcare and education, BH Party-list is committed to real change. Our work continues to support every Filipino family,” noted the deputy minority leader. 

1-Rider Party-list--one of the surprise winners of the party-list race in 2022--is out to make the same impact in 2025 during the 20th Congress. It filed its CONA also on Monday. 

The party-list currently holds two seats in the House of Representatives with its first nominee Rep. Ramon Rodrigo “Rodge” Gutierrez, who is a deputy minority leader and active member of the "Young Guns" bloc; and erstwhile second nominee Rep. Bonifacio Bosita. 

Bosita, a former member of the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) is gunning for a Senate seat next year. 

Should 1 Rider get enough votes in 2025, it's second nominee will be Feliciano Carlo Hernandez, the director of Rider’s Safety Advocates of the Philippines (RSAP). The listed  third nominee is Rodolfo Batang, a retired colonel and the executive director of 1-Rider Partylist, 

1-Rider Party-list is one of the principal authors of the Motorcycle Taxi Bill that had been passed on third and final reading in the House. The measure is awaiting Senate action. 

The group intends to continue to fight for their landmark legislation including the proposed “Aftermarket Retail Protection Act”, “National Traffic Centralization Act”, and “Fair Traffic Apprehension Act”. 

The 20th Congress, which covers the final three years of President Marcos' term, will convene after the May 2025 mid-term elections.