Chapters and Affiliations
The basic unit of SINAGBAYAN is the chapter, composed of a minimum of ten members. Each SINAGBAYAN chapter stands as an integral performing group -- one which has the capacity to perform, at a minimum, a standard repertoire; and capable of creating new art works/pieces.
SINAGBAYAN also forms other cultural groups and encourages existing groups, whose objectives are similar to SINAGBAYAN's, to become affiliate organizations.
Sinagbayan National
The chapter's organizational work is supervised by the Executive Committee (Execom) and the committees under the Execom: Finance, Education and Propaganda & Campaigns. Each member is part of a committee. The membership is also divided into teams which organizes chapters in schools and communities.
SINAGBAYAN PUP
Sinagbayan PUP chapter was established in November 2015 at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, Manila. In 2015, majority of its members are Theater-Major students. In 2017, Sinagbayan-PUP broaden where members were coming from different Colleges like College of Arts and Letters and Senior High School.
UP SINAGBAYAN
The University of the Philippines - Diliman Chapter was officially recognized as a University-based organization on July 30, 2004.Its recent activities include community volunteer programs, room-to-room performances and productions.
Bansiwag Cultural Network - BANSIWAG (Bol-anong Artista nga may Diwang Dagohoy)
Cultural artist network based in the province of Bohol. Bansiwag was established in 2005 and officially became a chapter of Sinagbayan in 2010. In 2019, Bansiwag have established more than 15 sub-chapters in Bohol.
Teatro Obrero
Founded in 1985 in Escalante City, Negros. Teatro Obrero is a very active cultural organization in Negros with programs and a yearly major Theater Productions including the re-enacment of Escalante Massacre. Teatro Obrero also serves as a cultural wing of National Federation of Sugar Workers in Negros. In 2018, Teatro Obrero became an official chapter of SINAGBAYAN in Negros.
Teatro Bungkal
Formed in 2014, Teatro Bungkal has always been the community cultural group of La Carlota City in Negros. It was in 2016 that Teatro Bungkal became an official cultural expanding in the large district 4 and 5 of Negros.
Sinagbayan - Area 17 (SB A17)
Comprising of young talented individuals, SB A17 was established in June 2020 in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic. SB A17 since then had become active and launched their own activities along side with Sinabayan National and the peasant network including Anakpawis. Workshops, Trainings and Relief Operations like Community Pantry are some of their current activities.
Sinagbayan - Caloocan Chapter
This cultural group was founded in September 2020 while the Philippines was still under a hard lockdown. This young talented group comprises of hiphop dancers and versatile movers are definitely a group to watch out for.
Sinagbayan - Batangas Chapter
Sinagbayan - Wawa Batangas Chapter was officially founded in March 2, 2021 after a series of workshop in the area. Members are young fisherfolks and children of the fishermen.
Sinagbayan - Coron Chapter
Founded in March 2014, Sinagbayan- Coron serves as a community-based hub for young artists and cultural workers. It organizes workshops, performances, mural projects, and community theater rooted in the local stories, struggles, and aspirations of the people. The chapter works closely with fisherfolk, indigenous communities, and youth to cultivate cultural expression, social awareness, and collective action.
Padayon Cultural Network - Dumaguete
PCN is an affiliate organization of SINAGBAYAN since 2015 which is based in Dumaguete, Negros Island consisting of Cultural Artists of Dumaguete City.
SINAGBAYAN - NMR
Sinagbayan - NMR was established in 2014 in the municipality of Lugait in Misamis Oriental consisting of young artists who are either son/daughter of farmers and farmworkers.
Sinagbayan - Pasig
This new chapter was recently born in 2022. The majority of the young people in this new organization are Pasig City-based musicians and artists. The majority of Sinagbayan-Pasig's members are mostly performers in various concerts and events who are also members of other bands.