The Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc. (AGAP) is a party-list in the Philippines. The organization was established in 2003 in order to protect and promote the welfare of farmers. Since then, it has been actively pursuing all endeavors that would benefit the entire agricultural industry nationwide. In the 14 May 2007 election, the party won 2 seats in the nationwide party-list vote. In the 2010, AGAP one 1 seat, down from 2, while in the next election, they regained a seat with 592,463 (2.14% of the popular vote), the most successful election AGAP has had so far. Their incumbent representative is Rep. Rico Geron, but Nicanor Briones is their president and he previously served as AGAP's three-term representative. AGAP is actively coordinating with different government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Finance, Bureau of Customs, Tariff Commission, Presidential Anti-smuggling Task Force and the Office of President on issues that are affecting the agricultural industry. Electoral performance Legislative Affairs During the 14th Congress (2007-2010), AGAP party list, through Rep. Nicanor Briones and Rep. Caesar Cobrador, was among those who pushed for the enactment of the following laws: RA 9496 - An act that extended the utilization period of the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund up to 2015 RA 9250 - Cooperative Code of the Philippines RA 9513 - Renewable Energy Act of 2008 Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009 (RA 10000), a law that mandates banks to allot 25% credit resources for farmers. Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (RA 10068), a pro-environment law to enrich the soil and reduce pollution. In the Fifteenth Congress (2010-2013), AGAP party list, through Rep. Nicanor Briones, helped passing the following legislations: RA 10601 - Agriculture And Fisheries Mechanization Law RA 10593 - Amendment to the Coconut Preservation Act RA 10536 - Amendment To The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines Through the 16th Congress (2013-2016), AGAP party list, through Rep. Nicanor Briones and Rep. Rico Geron, did the following: Sought to extend the agriculture competitiveness enhancement fund where the government would give grants rather than credits to farmers Co-authored a legislation where the employment contracts of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW's) would be translated to their local dialects Filed a bill where the tax exemption of balikbayan boxes would be raised to $2,000 from $500 Co-authored a bill that seeks to modernize the Customs in order to address smuggling Called for an