Bagong Alyansang Makabayan - Political Structure

Political Structure

Different opinions exist as to whether the structure of BAYAN is progressive, democratic or feudal, hierarchical or non-hierarchical, and whether it is nationalist or not or even if it is racist or not. Its own documentation suggests that it is a centralized organization, including:

• chapters as the smallest units
• a general assembly as the theoretically highest policy-making body, but which meets only once every three years
• a national council which meets twice a year or more often if needed
• a national executive committee to implement the policies of the general assembly and national council
• five specialized commissions
• a general secretariat that runs day-to-day operations
• a national office in Quezon City in Metro Manila.