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Citizens' Battle Against Corruption

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Citizens' Battle Against Corruption
PresidentEddie Villanueva
Founded1997
IdeologyReformism
Political positionCentre
National affiliationBangon Pilipinas
Colors    Yellow, Green
Seats in the Senate
0 / 24
Seats in the House of Representatives
1 / 63
(party list seats only)
Website
cibacpartylist.org

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.

CIBAC is affiliated with the Jesus is Lord Movement.[1]

From 2001 until 2007, CIBAC was represented by Emmanuel Joel Villanueva (son of Eddie Villanueva).[2]

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.[3]

From 2010 until 2013, CIBAC won two seats again, and was represented by Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[4]

From 2013 until 2016, CIBAC won two seats for the third time, and was represented by Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[5]

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

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Election Votes % Seats
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

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Representatives to the House of Representatives

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References

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  1. ^ Torres, Sherie Ann (March 29, 2010). "Will the real party-list group please stand up?". Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ^ House Members – House of Representatives of the Philippines
  3. ^ House Members – House of Representatives of the Philippines
  4. ^ House Members – House of Representatives of the Philippines
  5. ^ House Members – House of Representatives of the Philippines