Citizens'_Battle_Against_Corruption
Citizens' Battle Against Corruption
Political party in the Philippines
The Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC IPA: [sɪbak]) is a political organization in the Philippines, founded in 1997. It is a party-list member in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, and is dedicated towards fighting graft, corruption and cronyism in government.
From 2001 until 2007, CIBAC was represented by Emmanuel Joel Villanueva (son of Eddie Villanueva).[1]
CIBAC opposed Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. In the May 14, 2007 election, the party won two seats in the nationwide party-list vote.
From 2007 to 2010, CIBAC won two seats and was represented by Emmanuel Joel Villanueva and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[2]
From 2010 until 2013, CIBAC won two seats again, and was represented by Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[3]
From 2013 until 2016, CIBAC won two seats for the third time, and was represented by Sherwin Tugna and Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales.[4]
From 2016 until 2019, CIBAC won one seat and was represented by Sherwin Tugna.
CIBAC also played a main role in the trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona.