TINGOG Party-list has secured three seats in the House of Representatives following the 2025 midterm elections—marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to grassroots, people-centered public service.
On May 19, 2025, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, officially proclaimed the winning party-list groups. TINGOG was among the top performers, earning three seats in the 20th Congress with 1,822,708 votes.
TINGOG will be represented by Andrew Romualdez, Jude Acidre, and Happy Calatrava. Also included in the official slate are Alexis Yu, Paul Richard Muncada, Yedda Romualdez, Aref Usman, Liza Barientos, Jaime Go, and Glenn Jude Rufino.
Named after the Waray word for “voice,” TINGOG was founded in Tacloban City in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. From its beginnings as a regional movement, it has grown into a national platform for inclusive legislation, accessible public service, and community-based governance.
“This renewed mandate is deeply humbling. It tells us that the people still believe in the kind of leadership we offer—one that listens, that serves, and that delivers,” said Rep. Jude Acidre, who returns for a second term. “TINGOG was born from the silence that followed Yolanda, at a time when our region felt forgotten. We made a commitment then: that Eastern Visayas would never again be without a voice. Today, we carry that voice not just for our own, but for every Filipino who longs to be heard. Sa dulo ng lahat, ang hinahanap pa rin ng tao ay isang pamahalaang tunay na nakikinig at tapat na nagsisilbi.”
As of May 2025, TINGOG has 174 measures approved by the House of Representatives, with 46 signed into law. Key legislation includes:
• RA 11703 – Samar Island Medical Center Act
• RA 11934 – SIM Card Registration Act
• RA 11960 – One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act
• RA 11976 – Ease of Paying Taxes Act
• RA 11984 – No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act
• RA 12009 – New Government Procurement Act
• RA 12076 – Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act
• RA 12124 – Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act
TINGOG also played a key role in the passage of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, with Acidre serving as Chairperson of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs.
Beyond legislation, TINGOG continues to bring government closer to the people through 218 TINGOG Centers nationwide. These centers connect communities—particularly those in underserved and remote areas—to essential government programs, including medical assistance, financial aid, and livelihood support.
“This isn’t just about holding public office—it’s about upholding a duty to ensure that no Filipino is left behind,” said Andrew Romualdez, first nominee and incoming representative. “Through TINGOG, we strive to make public service tangible—something that reaches people where and when it matters most. At the heart of that is a government that listens with intent and serves with integrity.”
Incoming representative Happy Calatrava, who previously served as TINGOG’s Regional Chair for the Visayas, said the victory is both humbling and personal. “This is an opportunity to give back to the communities that shaped us. From Leyte to Cebu, from Samar to the rest of the country—we carry the voice of the region and the hopes of the people we serve.”
With three seats in the 20th Congress, TINGOG begins a new chapter—anchored in its roots, guided by its mission, and determined to bring government closer to the people.
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