The Bileg Party (Ilocano: Bileg Ti Ilokano; lit. 'Ilocano Power'), also known as BILEG, is a local political party in Ilocos Sur.[1][2]
Bileg Party Bileg Ti Ilokano | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Ideology | Regionalism |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 2 / 2 (Ilocos Sur seats only) |
In the 2019 elections, the party forged an alliance with Hugpong ng Pagbabago.[3] Among its prominent members is former Ilocos Sur Governor and current Narvacan mayor Chavit Singson.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "ILOCOS SUR'S BILEG, HUGPONG NG PAGBABAGO SOLIDIFIES PACT". ilocossur.gov.ph. Official Website of the Province of Ilocos Sur. October 3, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ Jaymalin, Mayen (May 10, 2019). "PDP-Laban is majority party, NP is minority; Hugpong gets nod". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "Hugpong ng Pagbabago forges alliance with Singsons of Ilocos Sur". Rappler. September 28, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "Chavit wins as Narvacan mayor as Singsons continue to dominate Ilocos Sur". BusinessWorld. May 15, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
- ^ "Chavit Singson wins as mayor, ends Zaragoza reign in Narvacan". Rappler. May 13, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2020.