Part 1: The campaign that brought Akbayan to record-breaking victory

Part 1: The campaign that brought Akbayan to record-breaking victory

Emman Hizon woke up in the morning of May 12 believing that Akbayan Citizens’ Party would secure at least one seat in the House of Representatives, that is, if election surveys were accurate. But by night time, it was clear that the outcome exceeded all expectations. Akbayan had pulled off the biggest surprise during the 2025 elections by topping the race dominated by political dynasties and factions loyal to either side of the warring Duterte a…