Founded by Acmad Maruhom Tomawis in Marawi City on February 10, 2003 after getting the support of certain leaders of the indigenous cultural communities, including the Muslim Filipinos. ALIF is back in fulfilling its dream of representing the marginalized and underrepresented sector of the indigenous groups particularly in Mindanao as it runs for candidacy under Partylist this upcoming election. ALIF won in 2004 and served for three terms until year 2013.
ALIF (Ang Laban ng Indiginong Filipino) Partylist is known for providing livelihood programs and spreading technology and connectivity to far fetch areas. Some of the notable achievements of the partylist include infrastructure development, promotion of livelihood and domestic tourism, better water facilities and accessible health care services which used to be the main concerns of the communities in Mindanao. It also empowers the Indigenous Sector and it’s families through providing access to government funds and programs geared towards preserving the heritage and culture by way of promoting sustainable livelihood programs that has socio-economic impact in their respective areas. ALIF, however, emphasizes the importance of advancing through technology while preserving the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous groups.
ALIF aims to continue preserving the culture inherited from our ancestors as they believe that past connects with our future and it will help uplift the life of all Filipinos.
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