Aksyon Demokratiko – AD
Aksyon Demokratiko (English: Democratic Action) 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.
Other Information
- Leader : Sonia Roco
- President : Jaime Galvez-Tan
- Chairman : Sonia Roco
- Secretary-General : Lorna Kapunan
- Founded : 1998
- Headquarters : Quezon City
- Political ideology : National liberalism
- International affiliation : None
- Colors : Blue, White, Yellow
- Seats in the Senate : 0
- Seats in the House of Representatives :
Current Officers
- The national officers of the party are as follows:
- Chairperson : Sonia Roco
- Vice-Chairperson : Sulpicio Roco
- President : Jaime Galvez-Tan
- Secretary-General : Lorna Kapunan
- Treasurer : Boji Cabochan
- Auditor : Felia Silayan
- General Counsel : Percival Flores
- VP-Liaison : Herminio Aquino
- VP-Membership : Tomas Africa
- VP-Media : Lydia Castillo
- VP-Education & Research : Leon Flores III
- VP-Women : Inday Santiago
- VP-Youth : Serafin Arviola