The PBA Partylist first participated in the
2007 elections but failed to secure a seat in Congress. In the
2010 elections, the organization gained significant attention when it was endorsed by renowned professional boxer and national icon
Manny Pacquiao, who served as its chairman at the time. The group successfully won a seat in the
15th Congress. During this term, PBA Partylist filed a bill proposing the creation of a **Department of Sports**, but the proposal lapsed due to time constraints. The organization lost its representation in Congress after failing to secure a seat in the
2013 elections.
Controversies In February 2024, the PBA Partylist faced controversy after its members were accused of engaging in
bribery in
Davao City during their campaign for
Constitutional reform in the Philippines through the
People's Initiative. Witnesses claimed that the group used deceptive tactics to gather signatures for the initiative, leading to public outcry and calls for investigation. == Leadership ==