Aksyon Demokratiko

'Democratic Action' IPA: [ʔɐkˌʃon dɛ.moˌkɾaː.tɪˈxo]) or simply Aksyon is a political party in the Philippines founded by Raul Roco.

Senator Raul Roco resigned from LDP to form Aksyon Demokratiko for his plans for running in the 1998 presidential elections.

During their December 1 convention, Aksyon nominated 19 personalities for their senatorial ticket: Rene de Villa, de Villa's former running mate Oscar Orbos, Senator Rodolfo Biazon, former transportation and communications secretaries Josie Lichauco, former Pasay congresswoman Lorna Verano-Yap, former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor, police Chief Superintendent Romeo Maganto, former assemblyman Emil Ong, former solicitor general Frank Chavez, bowling champion Bong Coo, retired Gen. Rodolfo Gutang, Lanao del Sur congressman Dimaporo Ramos, Sulu congressman Arden Anni, Misamis Oriental Congressman Oscar Moreno, economist and their 2001 senatorial candidate Monsod, broadcasters Pia Cayetano,TV personality Jay Sonza and Melanio "Batas" Mauricio, and Christy Ramos, daughter of former President Fidel Ramos.

Roco performed second to third in pre-election surveys but needed to leave for the United States for prostate cancer treatment.

[27] The party's standard bearer for the 2019 senatorial elections was former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay, who joined Otso Diretso.

[1] New notable party members that would follow included 2019 senatorial candidates Willie Ong, Samira Gutoc, Caloocan 2nd district representative Edgar Erice[32][33] and former Vice President Noli de Castro.

[37][38] In October 2021, former Aksyon Demokratiko senatorial candidate Florin Hilbay resigned from Aksyon Demokratiko "out of ethical considerations," because he chose to support the candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo instead of that of Domagoso, adding that "We can't afford another narcissistic, gas lighting troll for a president" but without specifically mentioning Domagoso by name.

On April 2, 2022, former Aksyon executive director Erdie de los Santos also resigned to support Robredo rather than Domagoso.

[37][38] Aksyon, led by its chairman Ernest Ramel, criticized the reports of media against Moreno, stating that its just a sinister attack and fabricating news about defection of supporters to Leni Robredo's camp.

[42] In July 2024, Duterte critic and former senator Sonny Trillanes joined the party to run for 2025 mayoral election in Caloocan.

[45][46] More new members were sworn into the party ahead of the 2025 elections, including Moreno's son Joaquin Domagoso, Mocha Uson, former basketball player Paul Alvarez—who are running for councilor of Manila—as well as former Manila representatives Carlo Lopez and Amado Bagatsing.

[51] The other new members hailed from Malabon City, Pasay City and the provinces of Isabela, Cagayan, Kalinga, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, Romblon, Antique, Maguindanao Sur, Rizal, Misamis Oriental, Zambales, Occidental Mindoro, La Union, Bohol, Tarlac, Laguna, Bulacan, and Basilan.

Lee stated that he will not continue to campaign after meeting co-members at AGRI,[56][57] and the lack of machinery,[58] while Ong will focus on health recovery.

Aksyon is rooted in Raul Roco's The Agenda of Hope: honest government; opportunity for all, special privileges for none; peace, productivity and prosperity; education and environment for sustainable development.

[12] The following are the oath taken by new members: Ako si (pangalan), mula sa (distrito / municipalidad / lungsod / probinsya), ay taimtim na nanunumpa bilang kasapi ng Aksyon Demokratiko.

Patuloy akong maniniwala sa likas na galing, lakas, at pagkamalikhain ng Pilipino.

Old Aksyon logo 1997-2009
Aksyon Demokratiko logo used until September 3, 2024