MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered the delisting and cancellation of registration of 50 party-list groups for failing to meet participation and voting requirements under the Party-List System Act.
In Resolution No. 11281, the Comelec en banc directed the removal of the organizations for either failing to participate in the last two preceding elections or failing to secure at least two percent of the votes cast under the party-list system in both elections.
Among the groups affected are Bayan Muna, Magdalo Para sa Pilipino, Buhay Hayaan Yumabong (BUHAY), 1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-UTAK), Bayaning Tsuper, and BOSES Party-list, formerly known as MOCHA.
Other delisted organizations include Alliance Advocating Autonomy Party (1AAAP), Agbiag Timpuyog Ilocano, Ako Ayoko sa Bawal na Droga, Filipino Family Party, Grains Retailers’ Confederation of the Philippines, Ina Na Nagmamahal sa Anak, 1-LAMBAT, Luntiang Pilipinas, and One Philippines.
The list also includes A TEACHER, AKO-OFW, ARTE, Ahon Mahirap, Ako Padayon Pilipino, Aktibong Kaagapay, ARISE, Ang Komadrona, APAT-DAPAT, Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas, Ang Pamilya Muna, Babae Ako, Banat Barangay Natin, and Bisaya Gyud Party-list.
Also affected are Bunyog, CLICK Party, Democratic Independent Workers’ Association, Frontliners Ang Bida, H.E.L.P. Pilipinas, Hugpong Federal, Ipatupad for Workers, LUNAS, Maharlikang Pilipino Party, EPANAW Sambayanan, MAAGAP, Pamilyang Magsasaka, Pinoy Ako, Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabansa, TODA Aksyon, TICTOK, Tulungan Tayo, TURISMO, United Frontliner’s of the Philippines, and Walang Iwanan sa Free Internet.
The Commission also included Alyansa Laban sa Substance Abuse Para sa Bagong Pilipinas Natin, formerly People’s Volunteer Against Illegal Drugs, among the organizations whose registrations were canceled.
The decision was issued pursuant to Republic Act No. 7941, or the Party-List System Act, which authorizes Comelec to cancel the registration of party-list groups that fail to comply with statutory requirements.
Under Section 6(8) of the law, the poll body may initiate delisting proceedings on its own or act upon a verified complaint filed by an interested party, subject to due notice and hearing.
Comelec Resolution No. 11204, as amended, also provides the implementing guidelines for the removal and cancellation of party-list registrations based on electoral participation and performance.
The delisting order forms part of the Commission’s enforcement of rules governing the continued accreditation and participation of party-list organizations in Philippine elections.
