BOCAUE, Bulacan– Senator Joel Villanueva led the campaign kickoff of CIBAC Party-list on Tuesday, rallying thousands of supporters in a call for clean governance and renewed efforts against corruption.

Speaking before more than 3,000 leaders from various sectors at the Municipal Covered Court of Bocaue, Villanueva emphasized the need to continue CIBAC’s long-standing advocacy of fighting corruption in government and society.

“Ang korapsyon na nangyayari ay hindi lamang sa pamahalaan kundi sa moralidad. Ito ang sakit ng lipunan na lumalala sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo. At ito ang patuloy na lalabanan ng CIBAC Party-List,” Villanueva said.

The senator lauded CIBAC’s track record, describing it as the only party-list with a sole mission to eradicate corruption

“Maraming nagsasabi na kapag sila’y nahalal ay lalabanan nila ang korapsyon. Ngunit nag-iisa lang ang party-list na ang natatanging adbokasiya ay sibakin ang korapsyon. Kailangan ang CIBAC Party-List sa ating bansa,” he added.

Bro. Eddie Villanueva Urges Filipinos to Take a Stand

Meanwhile, CIBAC Party-list Representative Bro. Eddie Villanueva, who is also CIBAC’s first nominee for the May 2025 elections, urged Filipinos to take a stand against corruption.

“Habang hindi pa nagugunaw ang mundo, magpapatuloy ang CIBAC Party-List para sa kapakanan ng Pilipino dahil hindi ito laban lang ng CIBAC, laban ito ng matitinong Pilipino na mahal ang bayan, at higit sa lahat, laban ito ng Diyos,” Villanueva said.

Citing a recent survey that found 47 percent of Filipinos are becoming desensitized to corruption, he called for renewed vigilance among voters.

“May pag-asa pa ba ang Pilipinas? Ang sagot ay nasa kamay ng bawat isa sa atin. Nasa kamay natin ang kasagutan upang makalaya ang bansa sa tanikala ng korapsyon,” he said.

CIBAC’s Legacy and 2025 Election Goals

The Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) Party-list is the longest-serving party-list group in the country, having won seats in Congress since 2001. Over the years, it has played a key role in the passage of 223 laws, including the Anti-Red Tape Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act, Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) Law, and Ease of Doing Business Act.

With strong grassroots support, CIBAC Party-list is aiming for another term in the House of Representatives, pledging to intensify its anti-corruption advocacy across all sectors of government and society.

CIBAC is No. 93 on the ballot for the upcoming May 2025 elections.

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