Kamanggagawa
Kampihan ng mga Maralita at Manggagawa Kampihan ng mga Maralita at Manggagawa | |
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| Abbreviation | Kamanggagawa |
| Chairperson | Alex S. Arellano |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Preceded by | Alternatiba Partylist |
| Ideology | Labor rights Workers' welfare Economic equality Social justice |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Slogan | "No to Provincial Rate! Yes to Living Wage!" |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 24
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| Seats in the House of Representatives | 0 / 316
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| Website | |
| kmg85 | |
Kampihan ng mga Maralita at Manggagawa (English: Alliance of the Poor and Workers), commonly referred to as Kamanggagawa, is a Philippine political party dedicated to advocating for workers' rights and comprehensive labor reforms. The party is chaired by Alex S. Arellano.
History
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Kamanggagawa originally operated under the name Alternatiba Partylist, but officially adopted its current name as part of preparations for the 2025 midterm elections in the Philippines. This rebranding marks a renewed focus on addressing labor issues and advancing workers' rights, aligning with the party's mission to push for significant wage reforms, including the abolition of the provincial wage rate system.
Platform and advocacy
[edit]Kamanggagawa's primary platform is centered around two key advocacy points:
Abolition of Provincial Wage Rates: The party aims to dismantle the existing provincial wage rate system, asserting that the cost of living in many provincial areas is comparable to or exceeds that of urban centers, rendering the current wage system unfair for provincial workers.[1]
Implementation of a Living Wage: Kamanggagawa champions a minimum daily wage exceeding ₱1,000, based on findings from both NEDA and the IBON Foundation that show current wage levels lag significantly behind the cost of living.[2]
Leadership
[edit]- Chairperson: Alex S. Arellano
Electoral history
[edit]The party is set to participate in the 2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections through the party-list system.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kamanggagawa party-list seeks to abolish provincial wage rate system". INQUIRER.net. October 1, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Tara na, Kamanggagawa!". Official Website. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Mga manggagawa irerepresenta ng Kamanggagawa Partylist". Remate Online. October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
External links
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- Kamanggagawa Partylist
- Kamanggagawa Partylist on Facebook
- Kamanggagawa Partylist on Twitter
