The Public Safety Alliance For Transformation and Rule of Law, Inc.,[1] also known as the Patrol Partylist[a] is an organization which holds party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Patrol | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founder | Jorge Bustos |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Colors | Blue, Red |
| Sector represented | Public safety workers |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 63 (Party-list seats only) |
Background
The Public Safety Alliance For Transformation and Rule of Law, also known as Patrol, was formed in May 2015. It was founded by Jorge Bustos who is a retired police superintendent.[2] Bustos hails from Masantol, Pampanga.[3]
The group focuses on public safety as its main platform and is consist of educators, businessmen, lawyers and government workers.[2] It also sought to create legislation aiding public safety front liners such as police personnel and firefighters.[4]
They are linked to the Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association with most of their nominees at least for the 2022 election. coming from the group.[5]
Electoral history
Patrol first sought party-list representation in the House of Representatives in 2019 election.[2] They were able to win a seat, with Patrol founder Bustos filling in the seat for the 18th Congress.[4]
They were able to retain their seat for the 19th Congress after garnering enough votes in the 2022 election.[1]
Representatives to Congress
| Period | 1st Representative | 2nd Representative | 3rd Representative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Congress 2019–2022 | Jorge Bustos | — | — |
| 19th Congress 2022–2025 | Jorge Bustos | — | — |