Democratic Action (Philippines)

Aksyon Demokratiko (English: Democratic Action) or Aksyon is a political party in the Philippines, founded by the late Senator Raul S. Roco. It is a mainstream political party that advocates "non-traditional" means of politics. It was recognized as a national political party in 1997 by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

It participated in four national and local elections (1998, 2001, 2004 & 2007) where it had moderate successes. Its Agenda of Hope (the late Senator Roco's platform of governance for his presidential bid in 2004) continues to be the party platform. Magbago! (Change!) Makialam! (Participate!) Sulong sa Bagong Pilipinas! (Forward to a New Philippines!) are the party's slogans. The current Chairperson of the party is Inang Guro Sonia Roco.

The national officers of the party are as follows:
Chairperson : Sonia Roco
Vice-Chairperson : Sulpicio Roco
President : Jaime Galvez-Tan
Secretary-General : Herminio S. Aquino
Treasurer : Jose Cabochan
General Counsel : Percival Flores
VP-Membership : Tomas Africa
VP-Education & Research : Leon Flores III
VP-Women : Inday Santiago
VP-Youth : Serafin Arviola
Executive Director : Ernest M. Ramel, Jr.

Political parties in the Philippines
Senate (24):
  • Nacionalista (5)
  • Liberal (4)
  • Lakas (3)
  • NPC (2)
  • PMP (2)
  • LDP (1)
  • PDP-LABAN (1)
  • PRP (1)
  • Independent (4)
House of
Representatives (287):
Districts (229):
  • Liberal (91)
  • NPC (44)
  • NUP (30)
  • Lakas (22)
  • Nacionalista (18)
  • UNA (11)
  • Bukidnon Paglaum (1)
  • CDP (1)
  • KABAKA (1)
  • KBL (1)
  • Lapiang Manggagawa (1)
  • LDP (1)
  • Independent (4)
Party-lists (57):
  • Ako Bicol (3)
  • Senior Citizens (2)
  • Akbayan (2)
  • GABRIELA (2)
  • Coop-NATCCO (2)
  • 1-CARE (2)
  • Abono (2)
  • Bayan Muna (2)
  • An Waray (2)
  • CIBAC (2)
  • A TEACHER (1)
  • AGAP (1)
  • Butil (1)
  • Anakpawis (1)
  • Kabataan (1)
  • LPG Marketers Association (1)
  • Abante Mindanao (1)
  • Alliance of Concerned Teachers (1)
  • AAMBIS-OWA (1)
  • YACAP (1)
  • APEC (1)
  • ANAD (1)
  • Ang Kasangga (1)
  • Bagong Henerasyon (1)
  • Ang Galing Pinoy (1)
  • Agbiag (1)
  • PBA (1)
  • ABS (1)
  • TUCP (1)
  • AGHAM (1)
  • DIWA (1)
  • KAKUSA (1)
  • KALINGA (1)
  • ALIF (1)
  • Alagad (1)
  • Una ang Pamilya (1)
  • AVE (1)
  • Aangat Tayo (1)
  • ATING KOOP (1)
  • AA-Kasosyo (1)
  • ALE (1)
  • Alay Buhay (1)
Out of Congress:
  • Ang Kapatiran
  • Aksyon Demokratiko
  • Bagumbayan-VNP
  • Bangon Pilipinas
Banned:
  • CPP
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  • Politics of the Philippines

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