Uswag Ilonggo (stylized as USWAG Ilonggo) is a regional political party based in the province of Iloilo. It is also actively participating in the party-list elections in the Philippines. It represents the Western Visayas region and the Ilonggo people.
Uswag Ilonggo Party-List was established by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas in 2020.[1][2] Its constituents in the House of Representatives represent the Ilonggo people from the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras, Capiz, Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, as well as some parts of Mindanao.[3]
Uswag Ilonggo seeks to enhance the well-being of all Ilonggos, focusing on economic development, health, and education within the region.
Uswag Ilonggo participated in the 2022 elections, winning a single seat in the 19th Congress.[4] The seat was filled by James "Jojo" Ang Jr., a native of Pavia, Iloilo, who served as the first nominee. Raisa Treñas, the daughter of Jerry Treñas, was named as the second nominee.[5]
| Election | Votes | % | Secured Seats | Party-List Seats | Congress | 1st Representative | 2nd Representative | 3rd Representative | |
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| 2022 | 689,607 | 1.87% | 1 / 3
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63 | 19th Congress 2022–2025 |
James "Jojo" Ang Jr. | — | — | |
| 2025 | 777,754 | 1.85% | 1 / 3
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63 | 20th Congress 2025–2028 (upcoming) |
James "Jojo" Ang Jr. | — | — | |
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