DIWA PARTYLIST

Democratic Independent Workers Association

DIWA, or the Democratic Independent Workers Association, Party-list began in 2005 as a
volunteer organization that sought to address the legal concerns of laborers-from abuses in the
workplace, to measures that could be taken in ensuring employees benefits-all these pressing
matters found resolve in the organization.
Its early beginnings and basic principles heralded DIWA Party-list to what it is now: an
organization of independent workers and professionals that stands firm for the cause of itinerant
workers, professionals, security guards, farmers and retired laborers whose causes have not been
protected by organized labor groups and unions, and whose concerns and problems have not
been effectively and directly espoused and defended.
DIWA Party-list won a seat in Congress in the National and Local Elections of 2010.

ATTY. EMMELINE AGLIPAY

Partylist DIWA (1st Nominee)

House of Representatives, Quezon City

Term: 1

Rm. N-410, Phone: 931-5001 local 7369, 9315510

Representative in the 15th House of Congress

Daughter of the former Philippine National Police chief Edgardo Aglipay

Graduated magna cum laude in 2002 with a degree in A.B. Economics from De La Salle
University.

8th, Top 10 Prettiest Philippine Politicians

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COALITION PARTNERS
DIWA also acknowledges the support of partner organizations that have greatly helped the Partylist in waging a nationwide campaign last May to ensure victory in the elections. The following
are her coalition partners:
The Philippine Association of Detective and Protective Agency Operators, or PADPAO, serves as
the umbrella organization of over 3,000 private security agencies scattered all over the country;
The Alliance of Concerned Transport Organizations, or ACTO, is a group that has been very
vocal about the different issues affecting the state of transportation in the country;
The Tribal Coalition of Mindanao, or TriCoM, boasts of over 600,000 members in Mindanao and
is comprised of several member organizations including the 79 Indigenous Peoples
Organization;
The United Filipino Seafarers, or UFS, is an independent maritime union that has transcended
the conventional role of a bargaining entity for seafarers welfare and benefits and embraced the
greater responsibility of making the seafarer and his family an active member of the broader
Philippine society;
The Blessed Association of Retired Persons, or BARP, Foundation, Inc., is a social developmentoriented association founded by concerned retirees. The Foundations major thrust is to engage in
activities and programs that promote better quality of life, respect for dignity, care and sharing,
self-fulfillment, and opportunities among the members, and the community; and
The Police Hotline Movement, Inc., or PHMI, was established to support and help the Armed
Forces of the Philippines including the Philippine National Police. It boasts of more than 800,000
members nationwide.

MISSION
DIWA aims to protect workers' rights and promote workers' welfare, provide opportunities for
workers' growth and development, and pave the way for a just, humane, and free society.

VISION
DIWA envisions every Filipino worker to live with dignity in a democratic and just society.

PLATFORMS
1. Promote Workers' Welfare and Protect Their Rights
- Domestic / Household Helpers' Program
- Security Guard Program
- Magna Carta for Independent Workers
- Security of Tenure
- Gender Equality
- Speedy Labor Justice
2. Provide Opportunities for Growth and Development
- Strengthen Micro-Financing
- Training, Livelihood, and Employment Centers
3. Pave the Way for a Just and Humane Society
- Retiree Program
- Job Opportunities

HOUSE MEASURES SPONSORED/AUTHORED (26)

1. House Bill No. 1815
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA OF HOUSEHOLD HELPERS
STATUS: Under study by the Technical Working Group (TWG) on 2011-12-07
2. House Bill No. 4306
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MAGNA CARTA FOR INFORMAL SECTOR WORKERS,
INSTITUTIONALIZING MECHANISMS FOR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF AND FOR
OTHER
STATUS: Under deliberation by a Subcommittee on 2011-03-02
3. House Bill No. 3193

PURPOSES

AN ACT TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF REPATRIATION OF FILIPINO MIGRANT

WORKERS
STATUS: Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2010-09-21
4. House Bill No. 3453
AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY, AMENDING FOR THIS
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5487, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ACT TO REGULATE
THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE, WATCHMEN OR
SECURITY GUARDS AGENCIES

STATUS: Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2010-10-11
5. House Bill No. 4714
AN ACT INSTITUTING THE MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS
STATUS: Pending with the Committee on OVERSEAS WORKERS AFFAIRS since 2011-05-30

HOUSE MEASURES CO-AUTHORED (91)

1. House Bill No. 515
AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION
AND

GENDER

IDENTITY

AND

PROVIDING

PENALTIES

THEREFOR

STATUS: Change of committee referral requested on 2011-10-11

2. House Bill No. 693
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SECURITY OF TENURE, CODE OF CONDUCT AND
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO TEACHERS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 4670, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACHERS,

AND

FOR

OTHER

PURPOSES

STATUS: Pending with the Committee on BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE since 201007-28
3. House Bill No. 807

AN ACT PENALIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A 'NO PERMIT, NO EXAM' POLICY OR

ANY SUCH POLICY THAT PROHIBITS STUDENTS FROM TAKING THEIR PERIODIC
OR FINAL EXAMINATIONS DUE TO UNPAID TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES
STATUS: Substituted by HB04791; Approved on Second Reading on 2011-06-07
4. House Bill No. 893
AN ACT INCREASING THE SEPARATION PAY OF EMPLOYEES TERMINATED DUE TO
DISEASE, PROVIDING CONDITIONS FOR SUCH TERMINATION, AMENDING FOR THE
PURPOSE ARTICLE 284 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 442, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
STATUS: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2010-07-28
5. House Bill No. 2555
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MATURE OR OLDER
WORKERS
STATUS: Pending with the Committee on LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT since 2010-08-23
REFERENCES:
http://www.diwapartylist.com/