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2025/04/18

Kababaihan: Building a Movement for Women, Led by a Grounded Public Servant

Marco Polo Demo 4/18/2025 08:27:00 AM

When Councilor Kate Galang-Coseteng steps into a barangay hall or a makeshift tent in a community hit by calamity, she is not just visiting—she is listening.

For nearly a decade, Coseteng has served as one of Quezon City’s youngest and most active councilors, winning three consecutive terms since 2016. Before filing her Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA), she holds the post of Minority Floor Leader in the Quezon City Council. But beyond her titles, Coseteng is known for her hands-on approach to governance: talking directly with the people, hearing their concerns, and transforming their stories into policies.

Now, she is lending her name and experience to the Kababaihan Partylist, not just as a representative-in-waiting, but as a public servant with a clear vision: make institutions work better for women, mothers, solo parents, and marginalized communities.

A Record of Service

Coseteng’s legislative record includes the landmark ordinance that established Quezon City University—providing affordable tertiary education to thousands of students. She is also the principal author of the Quezon City Dialysis Center ordinance and the city’s Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Code, which offers greater access to healthcare, employment, and education for people with disabilities.

She has been a strong advocate for the rights and welfare of solo parents, ensuring support mechanisms like educational subsidies and social protection are available at the local level.

Coseteng earned her degree from Cornell University in New York, after earlier studies at Siena College in Quezon City. She traces her roots to Pangasinan and Sorsogon through her parents, Grace dela Vega Galang and Rod Galang. She is also the daughter-in-law of former Senator Nikki Coseteng, herself a prominent voice in women’s rights during her time in Congress.

Kababaihan as a Movement

The Kababaihan Partylist presents itself not just as an electoral group, but as a movement born from ground-level engagement. Among its cornerstone programs is the Tahanan ng Kababaihan, or Night Care Center—a facility designed for working mothers with night-shift jobs such as call center agents, nurses, bartenders, and security guards. The idea is to offer them peace of mind by providing a safe space for their children during nighttime hours.

“Maraming nanay ang pumapasok sa trabaho ng gabi pero walang maiiwanan sa anak,” Coseteng said in an interview. “Dapat may lugar para sa mga anak nila—ligtas, tahimik, at may nag-aalaga.”

Other programs under Kababaihan include a women’s livelihood and trading hub, legal and psychological counseling for survivors of abuse, and dedicated shelters for women escaping violence. The group also plans to push for a Microfinance Law for Women—designed to support small businesses owned by women, especially those juggling caregiving and economic responsibilities.

Tackling Complex Issues

Coseteng is also vocal about more complex and controversial matters. In a recent appearance at the Commission on Elections, she noted the Philippines' high ranking in global reports on online human sex trafficking.

“Number one raw po ang Pilipinas sa online human sex trafficking,” she said, citing research that points to the need for accountability from tech companies. “We can look at other countries like the UK, where tech platforms can be held liable for harmful content. That’s something we can explore legislatively.”

In addition, Kababaihan has expressed support for the Divorce Bill, reproductive health legislation, and LGBTQIA+ protections—though always with sensitivity to Filipino values and lived experiences. The party-list’s proposal for a “Safe Space” for the LGBTQIA+ community aims to address the persistent discrimination many still face.

From City Hall to the National Stage

While the 2025 elections are still months away, Coseteng’s involvement with Kababaihan is already drawing attention—not because of political fanfare, but because of the tangible programs she brings to the table.

In a political climate often criticized for performative politics, Coseteng’s track record suggests a different approach: one rooted in consultation, grounded in community realities, and aimed at long-term solutions.

For many who have seen her work firsthand in Quezon City, Kababaihan is not just another partylist name on a ballot—it is an extension of what she has already started.

2022/02/25

updates

Coco Martin or Cardo Dalisay Openly Supports New Partylist Advocating for Livelihood and the Transport Sector

Toto 2/25/2022 09:09:00 PM

Famously known action-star today, Coco Martin or on-screen name Cardo Dalisay, is actively making rounds all over as he debuts his endorsement to a new party-list advocating for livelihood and the transport sector, the AP Partylist or #AkoyPilipino on Friday, February 25.

“Anuman ang hirap na ating pinagdadaanan, may kakampi na tayo…” Martin introduced his new party-list group with first nominee Rep. Ronnie Ong in-action in the background in the partylist’s video now circulating online. He continues, “Ang AP Partylist ang tutulong magbigay ng trabaho at kabuhayan sa mga manggagawang Pilipino.”

Rep. Ronnie Ong is Coco Martin’s long-time friend and is nicknamed by PeopleAsia as the “frontliner Congressman.” Ong is known for his various out-of-the-box COVID-19 Bayanihan projects since the first lockdown, such as his #LibrengSakay program for healthworkers, #LibrengGulay program for community kitchens, #LibrengTablets and E-skwela Hub e-learning centers for students and teachers.

Before the pandemic, Ong also supported senior citizens looking for employment through his Tulong Pangkabuhayan program, deploying various able-bodied and willing-to-work seniors at airports, public universities and government agencies. During the pandemic, he also helped out-of-work transport workers such as UV Express or FX drivers by employing them as #LibrengSakay drivers, as well as some laid-off ABS-CBN employees who found alternative work as contact tracers.

More than just Coco Martin, the all-star cast of Ang Probinsyano forming the famed “Task Force Agila,” has also expressed their support for AP Partylist on their social media pages, sharing the various advocacies of AP Partylist closest to them. “Mula po noong umpisa nakasama na namin si Cong. Ronnie, at kita namin na nagtrabaho talaga siya, naglingkod talaga siya. Kaya ngayon, ang #164 AP Partylist na kasama siya ang sinusuportahan na namin. Sana po ay suportahan niyo rin,” Coco Martin said.

Aside from the endorsement video, AP Partylist also collaborated with OPM artists Bassilyo, Sisa and Smugglaz with their “Ako’y Pilipino,” anthem that sings of the pride, perseverance, and hardwork of Filipinos. They sing, “Ikaw ay magtiwala, magtiwalang may magagawa. Ito na ang panahon, ang tamang pagkakataon, sa bawat daing mo’y magtutugon. Ako’y Pilipinong lumalaban, tumatapang, lalo kung nasusugatan, anumang pagsubok ang daanan, haharapin nang may kagitingan. Itaas mo ang noo, isigaw mo sa buong mundo, ako’y Pilipino.” Both videos are available on Youtube and on AP Party-list’s official social media pages.

Coco Martin calls on the audience to join him on his new journey with his new partylist, “Dito na tayo sa biyaheng aasenso ang lahat ng Pilipino… AP Partylist #AkoyPilipino, number 164 sa balota.”

Stay updated, for more info, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAqU3Ie-mI

and https://fb.watch/bnvpau0MFE/

2019/05/11

Serbisyo sa Bayan Partylist (SBP) Helping the Consumers in General

Toto 5/11/2019 08:06:00 PM

Another partylist candidate that aims a seat in the congress, the Serbisyo sa Bayan Partylist or SBP. The organization considers everyone as consumers and since we all are consumers there's always a need for service and that's where SBP will help. Serbisyo means service and it doesn't stop to the basic needs of the people but to every need of the Filipino.

What are the programs of SBP? Well, there are plenty of programs that the organization is working on and will still work on.

Housing Project for the People (Palupa at pabahay sa mga mamamayan) since the housing projects started SBP and its nominees are pushing and working together to provide better housing projects to affected people.

Solid Waste Management system. One of the nominee who have started the solid waste management in his barangay, the Barangay Holy Spirit, is being visited and copied because of the great program initiated to solve the garbage problem.

Gulayan projects. With the management of waste and specially the degradable materials the gulayan project is the best partner to produce best harvest of crops. Waste materials are turned into a high grade fertilizers.

These are just some of the programs implemented in each of the nominees jurisdiction and would want to be done in the country to be of help in solving the problems, number one is the environmental problem.

The nominees are Rannie Ludovica known as the Mr. Peace and Order of Quezon City; Chito Valmocina, the SuperKap of Barangay Holy Spirit who have created innovations in solving the waste problem; and Vincente Belmonte, the 3rd Termer City Councilor of Quezon City.

So on May 13 don't forget the #67 SBP (Serbisyo sa Bayan Partylist)!

2019/05/01

Sustainable Livelihood

ALIF Partylist Pushes for Sustainable Livelihood and Connectivity For Indigenous Filipinos

Toto 5/01/2019 08:33:00 AM

ALIF (Ang Laban ng Indiginong Filipino) Partylist, one of the many organizations running this coming May election and vying for the seats in congress to push its advocacies and programs. The group aims to help millions of Filipinos unreached by the projects and programs of the government, most importantly the indigenous Filipinos living in undeveloped areas of the Philippines.

With ALIF's alliance with one of the strong and still growing company in the multi-level marketing industry, the Telepreneur Corporation, the organization sees the future in fulfilling their dreams of making their advocacies for the country to come true. Creating more opportunity to help and improve the lives of more Filipinos.

ALIF Partylist is an organization devoted to serving Filipinos through providing livelihood programs and spreading technology and connectivity to far-fetched areas. ALIF also aspires to empower the indigenous sector and its families by providing access to government funds and programs that preserve heritage and culture. These programs promote sustainable livelihood that has socio-economic impact in their respective areas.

More of their advocacies, Inclusiveness and Education are just some programs the organization wanted to push in congress.

Currently, the organization's nominees are Agakhan Tomawis and Lorenzo Rellosa, who are both looking forward to serve the public. The first nominee is Agakhan Tomawis, he is the son of Acmad Maruhom Tomawis, the one who organized the party in Marawi City in February 2003, after a series of consultations and meetings with leaders of the indigenous cultural communities, including Muslim Filipinos. While Lorenzo Rellosa is the President and CEO of a multi-level marketing company, Telepreneur Corporation. He is also from a family with political background.

ALIF seeks to represent the marginalized and underrepresented sector of the indigenous groups particularly in Mindanao. ALIF Partylist advocating for a better life for 100 million Filipinos.

For more information, contact alifpartylist2019@gmail.com