Bagong Alyansang Makabayan

The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (lit.'"New Patriotic Alliance"') or Bayan (lit.'"Nation"') is an alliance of left-wing Philippine organizations. It was founded on International Workers' Day, May 1, 1985 as part of the opposition during the Marcos dictatorship.

Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
PresidentRenato Reyes
ChairmanTeddy Casiño
Secretary-GeneralRaymond Palatino
FounderLorenzo M. Tañada
Lean Alejandro
FoundedMay 1, 1985 (1985-05-01)
HeadquartersQuezon City
IdeologyNational democracy
Left-wing nationalism
Left-wing populism
Anti-Americanism
Indigenism
Anti-imperialism
Political positionLeft-wing to far-left
International affiliationInternational League of Peoples' Struggle
ColorsRed
Seats in the Senate
0 / 24
Seats in the House of Representatives
3 / 316
Provincial governorships
0 / 80
Provincial vice governorships
0 / 80
Provincial board members
0 / 1,023
Website
www.bayan.ph
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