Citizens' Battle Against Corruption
The Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC IPA: [sɪbak]) is a political organization in the Philippines, founded in 1997. It is a party-list member in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, and is dedicated towards fighting graft, corruption and cronyism in government.
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President | Eddie Villanueva |
Founded | 1997 |
Ideology | Reformism |
Political position | Centre |
National affiliation | Bangon Pilipinas |
Colors | Yellow, Green |
Seats in the Senate | 0 / 24
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Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 63 (party list seats only)
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Website | |
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From 2001 until 2007, CIBAC was represented by Emmanuel Joel Villanueva (son of Eddie Villanueva).[1]
CIBAC opposed Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In the May 14, 2007 election, the party won two seats in the nationwide party-list vote.
From 2007 to 2010, CIBAC won two seats and was represented by Emmanuel Joel Villanueva and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[2]
From 2010 until 2013, CIBAC won two seats again, and was represented by Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[3]
From 2013 until 2016, CIBAC won two seats for the third time, and was represented by Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[4]
From 2016 until 2019, CIBAC won one seat and was represented by Sherwin Tugna.
CIBAC also played a main role in the trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Electoral performance
Election | Votes | % | Seats |
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2001 | 323,810 | 2.14% | 1 |
2004 | 495,193 | 3.89% | 1 |
2007 | 755,735 | 4.72% | 2 |
2010 | 653,399 | 2.19% | 2 |
2013 | 579,344 | 2.13% | 2 |
2016 | 555,760 | 1.72% | 1 |
2019 | 924,345 | 3.35% | 2 |
2022 | 637,044 | 1,63% | 1 |
Representatives to the Philippine Senate
- Emmanuel Joel Villanueva (2016-2021)
Representatives to the House of Representatives
- Emmanuel Joel Villanueva (2002-2010)
- Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales (2007-2016)
- Sherwin Tugna (2010-2019)
- Bro. Eddie Villanueva (2019–present)
- Domingo Rivera (2019–2022)