Advocates for Filipino micro-entrepreneurs under Kaunlad Pinoy will seek a seat in the House of Representatives under the partylist system. The group filed a Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) for the midterm polls next year with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) at the Manila Hotel Tent City on Saturday morning. “We need to hear the voice of small Filipino businesses in the House of Representatives.
Kaunlad Pinoy Partylist will be the voice, representative, and advocate for every sari-sari store, karinderya, kiosk, fish ball, taho, and ice cream vendor, online business, and all other micro and informal enterprises that sustain millions of Filipino families and drive our local economy,” one of the three nominees of Kaunlad Pinoy said. The nominees, all business owners, said that if elected, Kaunlad Pinoy will fight for the rights, interests, and welfare of every small business owner and champion their dreams of a better life and a brighter future. “We call on all micro and informal Filipino businesses and those who aspire to own one to support Kaunlad Pinoy Partylist,” they said.
Earlier, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said 160 partylists had qualified to participate in the 2025 midterm elections — a number the Comelec said was significantly fewer than in previous polls. Garcia said that of the 160 partylist bets, 42 were newly accredited for this election. Fiesta atmosphere A festive ambience highlighted the fifth day of filing of certificates o.