National Candidates' Profile (Achievements, Agenda, Advocacies)

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CODE-NGO (Caucus of Development NGO Networks) prepared a compilation of profiles of selected presidential, vice presidential and senatorial candidates for the May 2010 Philippine elections. These profiles contain basic information, significant achievements and known advocacies of the national candidates. The profiles are prepared with the intention of helping Filipino voters in critically assessing and evaluating the national candidates.

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Presidential Candidates Part 1

Benigno C. “NOYNOY” Aquino

Spoiler! 

Party:Liberal Party

Website: NOYNOY AQUINO FOR PRESIDENT

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics
– Ateneo de Manila University

Professional/Public Service Record
• Senator
– 2007-Present
• Representative, 3rd District of Tarlac
– 1998-2001, 2001-2004, 2004-2007
• Economist

Significant Achievements
He is considered to be an active and independent-minded legislator
but Aquino family friend Reli German has described
him as “seen by most people as `a political lightweight, (with) his transformation not yet
sufficiently remarkable.’”

On the other hand, former Finance Secretary
Ramon Del Rosario has written – “We must reject and vigorously fight corruption because
it is a social evil that contributes greatly to poverty. Corruption causes poverty not only
because it diverts already meager resources from development and social programs that
ought to benefit the poor, but also because it discourages investments that create jobs.
If we are to reduce poverty and improve the lives of our people, we must fight corruption.
And to do this, we must have leadership that is honest, leadership that we can trust.

This is why the first qualities I seek from our next president are the credibility and moral
ascendancy to lead our country back to the path of a just society, where notions of
right and wrong matter, where corruption is vigorously rejected, where crime does not
pay.

Do I best find these qualities in Joseph Estrada? In Manny Villar? In Gilbert Teodoro?
Or in Noynoy? Each can make his own choice. I choose Noynoy.”

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies Senator Aquino authored the WorkersProductivity Incentives Act of 2007
that would grant annual productivity incentive bonuses to all workers
in the private sector amounting to no less than 10% of the
company’s net profits before taxes. He also led the call for the renegotiation of Japan –
Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) and voted against its ratification.

He authored the Superior Responsibility Act of 2008 which would adopt the doctrine of
“Superior Responsibility” for all military and police personnel, in response to extra-judicial
killings, particularly human rights activists and media practitioners.

Senator Aquino signed the impeachment complaint against former President Estrada
and authored bills that would promote transparency in government such as the
Government Procurement Reform Act and the bill that would add Congressional oversight to
budget decisions undertaken by the President, including budget rescission, reservation, and
deferral.

He also supports the Reproductive Health Bill, though he has also said that his position
is “more properly called ResponsibleParenthood.”

At the time of the 2004 Hacienda Luisita killings, Senator Aquino himself drew flak from
various groups after he said that leftists had goaded the workers in the Hacienda to go on
strike. He drew further criticism from human rights groups following a spate of killings of
Hacienda’s union leaders, even as he issued statements condemning the killings.
He is in favor of the additional 2 years basic education proposal because it will increase
the level of competitiveness of students and make us at par with the global education
standards.

He will not impose new taxes or increase tax rates because the problem is the tax collection
efficiency.

Regarding the proposal to give the late President Ferdinand Marcos a hero’s burial,
Aquino did not endorse it and suggested instead that a commission be created to study
the issue (The Manila Times, Feb 22, 2010).

John Carlos G. “JC” De los Reyes

Spoiler! 

Party: Ang Kapatiran Party

Educational Attainment
• B.A. in Theology
- Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.A.
• Public Administration (graduate studies)
- University of the Philippines
• Bachelor of Law
- Saint Louis University

Professional/Public Service Record
• Councilor - Olongapo City
- 1995-1998, 2007-Present

Significant Achievements
He helped propagate the National Renewal Movement and the Ang
Kapatiran National Political Party or the Alliance for the Common Good, a
registered political party that seeks to promote the politics of genuine social
concern.

He is presently the national animator of Solidarity Philippines, a movement
to pro-actively advance the Social Justice Agenda of the Church and
Executive-director of Breaking the Yoke of Poverty Foundation whose
project is Jubilee homes for the Poor, a housing project for 60 families.

In the 2007 elections, among 27 local and national candidates, he was the
lone winner of Ang Kapatiran Party, placing second among ten slots for
the Olongapo City Council. This was achieved despite a decade of absence
from local politics.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
During his term, he focused on the poor, the youth and cooperatives.
His free legal assistance program under an informal project named JUSTICE CRUSADE has
been widely successful among his constituents.
He is presently prioritizing the institutionalization of the Barangay Human Rights Action Centers,
the office mandated by law for the protection and prevention of human rights violations in the barangay.

He has also spoken out and campaigned against illegal drugs, rampant violations of worker’s rights
at Hanjin, Subic Bay and has campaigned against illegal fish cages in the area. He has also led protests
against the proposed coal power plant and has been outspoken in criticizing government’s plan
to open more casinos in Subic.

The boldest statement he has made for good governance is the filing of numerous cases
before the Ombudsman against high ranking government officials where he himself is the complainant.

His passion and vision is to unceasingly work to fight and defeat massive, enslaving poverty, a
mission to be accomplished not only in Olongapo but in the whole country.

De los Reyes ruled out a population campaign that would promote the use of contraception,
although he conceded that rapid population growth is hindering economic development in the
country. His approach is to curb population growth by educating couples on responsible parenthood
and through natural means of family planning. He is against the Reproductive Health Bill, adding
that he is against abortion in all cases and the use of birth control pills and condoms even among married couples.

On political dynasties, he will strive to have implementing legislation that will give life to the
Constitutional provision against political dynasties. He stated that he will be the first President to
implement the fundamental law to give education the biggest share of the budget. He would enhance
the education budget and orient the education sector to make graduates serve our country.

Joseph M. “ERAP” Estrada

Spoiler! 

Party:Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino

Website: Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada — The Official Webpage of Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Educational Attainment
• Engineering
– Mapua Institute of Technology

Professional/Public Service Record
• President of the Philippines
– 1998-2001
• Vice President of the Philippines
–1992-1998
• Senator
– 1987-1992
• Mayor of San Juan
– 1969-1986

Significant Achievements
In 1972, he was selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in Public
Administration by the Philippine Jaycees. He established the Movie Workers Welfare
Foundation (MOWELFUND), Inc. which has now become a robust organization that
provides industry workers with financial and professional assistance.

As a senator, he was one of the so-called “Magnificent 12” who voted to terminate
the RP-US Military Bases Agreement in 1991 leading to the withdrawal of American
servicemen from the Clark Air Base in Pampanga and the Subic Naval Base in Zambales.

In 1989, the Free Press cited him as one of the Three Outstanding Senators of the Year.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
On March 21, 2000, President Joseph Estrada declared an “all-out-war” against
the MILF. During the war, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
(CBCP) asked Estrada to have a cease-fire with MILF, but Estrada opposed the idea
arguing that a cease-fire would cause more terrorist attacks. For the next three months
of the war, Camp Abubakar, headquarters of the MILF, fell along with 13 other major
camps and 43 minor camps. The MILF later declared a jihad on the government. On
July 10 of the same year, the President went to Mindanao and raised the Philippine flag
symbolizing victory. After the war Estrada said, “... will speed up government efforts
to bring genuine and lasting peace and development in Mindanao.”

As President, he ordered the removal of all sovereign guarantees on contracts for
public projects which would require the people to assume the financial losses of
private companies doing business with the government.

Under the Estrada administration, agriculture received greater priority, while
the national government likewise took steps to bring down the cost of medicine.

Mr. Estrada’s administration has been criticized for its slow pace of land
distribution under CARP and for its actions on the coconut levy funds that favored his
ally Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco.

He was charged with and convicted of
plunder, but was quickly pardoned by President Arroyo in 2006.

Richard J. “DICK” Gordon

Spoiler! 

Party: Bagumbayan-VNP

Website: Richard "DICK" Gordon | The Official Website

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Arts, Major in History and Government
– Ateneo de Manila University
• Bachelor of Laws
– University of the Philippines

Professional/Public Service Record
• Senator
– 2004-Present
• Secretary, Department of Tourism(DOT)
– 2001-2004
• Founding Chairman and Administrator, Subic BayMetropolitan Authority (SBMA)
– 1992-1998
• Mayor, Olongapo City
– 1980-1986, 1988-1996
• Lawyer

Significant Achievements
Senator Gordon is credited for transforming Olongapo’s “Sin City” image into a model
city. This he achieved through innovative yet simple programs involving an active
citizenry in solving crime, ensuring police accountability, efficient garbage collection,
proper health and sanitation and orderly public transport and traffic. He also
transformed the moribund Philippine tourism campaign with his campaign:
“WOW Philippines! More than the usual!”

He is the recipient of many awards in public service such as the Silver Humanitarian
Award of the Philippine National Red Cross and the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award.

He is an active volunteer of the Red Cross for the last 25 years and has recently been
elected member of the Governing Board of the International Federation of the Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies. He personally led numerous relief, rescue and
rehabilitation operations. The senator also initiated the creation of an Asian Disaster
Training and Logistics Center in Subic Bay to help plan, prepare for and to mitigate
calamities and disasters in the region.

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Presidential Candidates Part 2

Jamby A. “JAMBY” Madrigal

Spoiler! 

Party: Independent

Website: jambymadrigal.com

Educational Attainment
• No data on tertiary education

Professional/Public Service Record
• Senator
– 2004 - Present
• Presidential Adviser for Children’s Affairs
– 1999-2001
• Undersecretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development
– 1992-1998

Significant Achievements:
Senator Madrigal is currently the chairperson of four committees
in the Senate, namely, the Committee on Environment and
Natural Resources; Committee on Youth, Women, and Family
Relations; Committee on Cultural Communities; and
the Committee on Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation.

She is from a family of nationbuilders and public servants.
She is the granddaughter of a national hero and martyr,
Supreme Court Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos. Her
granduncle, Assemblyman Pedro Abad Santos, was the
founder of the Socialist Party of the Philippines and a wellknown
defender of the poor and the oppressed.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Senator Madrigal co-authored the Magna Carta for Women and the Anti-Child Pornography Act.
While she expressed support for CARPER, she did not vote for it.

She voted against the ratification of JPEPA. The senator also filed a bill repealing the Mining Act of 1995 and a bill for the imposition
of a total log ban. She likewise authored a bill defining and penalizing enforced or involuntary disappearances as well as the
proposed Human Rights Act.

She met with the peace negotiations panel of the National Democratic Front in Utrecht, The Netherlands and issued a
statement reiterating her call for the immediate resumption of theformal talks in the peace negotiations between the government
and the NDF.

Senator Madrigal filed an ethics case against Sen. Manny Villar for allegedly benefitting from the construction of the C-5 road
extension project in Paranaque City. In turn, she is the respondent in a case filed before the Senate Committee on Ethics by former
Rep. Gilbert Remulla of Cavite. Remulla said that Madrigal used “vile language unbecoming a senator” within the premises of the
Senate. She recently earned the ire of Filipino bloggers for the yellow beaded bracelets that were being given away during the
memorial services for former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino. The bracelets included a picture of Madrigal who, incidentally, had
announced on July 31 that she would run for President in 2010.

She would support more stringent measures on the production and advertising of unhealthy food products. If elected president,
her administration will be very strict and will limit advertising of such products (and) tax softdrinks.

Regarding the divorce bill, she would put it to a referendum to concretely determine if the people favor it. Congress should not
enact this by themselves.

On the OFW issue, she states that the OFW problem is a creation of the Arroyo administration because of the Omnibus Code that
has been passed that in effect legalizes trafficking and slavery of OFWs to Middle East countries. She intends to reverse this
though economic growth by collecting taxes and stopping technical smuggling.

On the pork barrel, she said that she does not accept it because
of the corruption it generates if you try to use it. She further stated
that “it is the source of major corruption in the country. If elected
presented, short of abolishing it, there will only be certain places
where the pork barrel can go that can be completely audited”.
She also said that she will veto insertions because tens of billions
are wasted due to these. She will use the savings from these
insertions for agriculture, SMEs, environmental protection, health
care and education.

Jesus Nicanor P. “NICK” Perlas

Spoiler! 

Party: Independent

Website: Nicanor Perlas - Official Website | Philippines | Home

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Major in
Agronomy and Minor in Agricultural Economics
– Xavier University

Professional/Public Service Record
• Technical Consultant/ Resource Person to
several NGOs andgovernment
• Co-Founder, President, and Executive Director,
Center for Alternative Development Initiatives (CADI)
• Chairman of several national civil society
networks including the Green Forum
Philippines, the Philippine Sustainable
Agriculture Coalition, and the Civil Society
Counterpart Council for Sustainable
Development

Significant Achievements
He has received numerous awards, the most notable
of which are the Right Livelihood Award (known as
the Alternative Nobel Prize), the UN Environmental Program
Global 500 Award, and The Outstanding Filipino Award.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Mr. Perlas is best known for his advocacy for environmental issues. He helped UNICEF assess its national Family Food
Production Program and make it more effective for households involved in the program. He was one of two technical writers
of Philippine Agenda 21 (PA 21) and was one of the country’s official civil society delegates at the Earth Summit in Rio. He
was also key in keeping the Philippines nuclear free, stopping the government from implementing the plan to build 12
nuclear power plants.

He spearheaded the national movement that led to the banning of 32 pesticide formulations that were poisoning
millions of farmers and triggered the creation of a national integrated pest management program.

Mr. Perlas was a key player in the national movement to impeach,
oust, or have then President Estrada resign from office.

From his website, Nicanor Perlas enumerates the six pillars of
his platform:
The first pillar aims to eradicate poverty primarily through a vibrant broad-based economy, social justice and peace.
Thesecond aims to advance moral and effective governance in all institutions of society.
The third concerns itself with stopping the massive destruction of our ecology and our environment.
The fourth pillar seeks to build partnerships for social justice.
He further states that “tayong lahat ang kailangan upang mabago ang ating bansa”.
The fifth pillar strives to promote creative education and inner change.
And then finally, the sixth pillar of his platform aims to mainstream visionary initiatives
by rewarding innovation and systematically discovering, magnifying and multiplying these promising initiatives.

When asked if there’s a possible clash between the rights of indigenous peoples and environment vis-à-vis a mining
investment that will definitely bring roads, housing, hospitals, internet infrastructure to IPs, he responded that the conflict is
artificial. IPs consider environment and development as one whole.

When asked about the role of civil society if elected president, he plans to establish a new cabinet position on civil society
affairs, reflecting governance that goes beyond government. He stated that there must be a balance of power between
government, civil society and business. Civil society will not only be consulted but will be part of the massive effort to have
all government agencies have civil society representation. He is for a mining law that does not violate the rights of
IPs, there’s an equitable distribution of income derived from mining, respects ancestral domains and that there are
ecological and social safeguards.

He is in favor of raising the salary of teachers but it must be figured out exactly to what level. He would also enforce
a performance related salary package because that would automatically reward good performing teachers.

Gilberto Jr. C. “GIBO” Teodoro

Spoiler! 

Party:LAKAS-KAMPI CMD

Website: Gilbert "G1BO" Teodoro

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor in Commerce
–De La Salle University
• Bachelor of Laws
– University of the Philippines
• Master of Laws
– Harvard Law School

Professional/Public Service Record
• Secretary, Department of National Defense
(DND) – 2007 – Nov. 2009
• Congressman, First District of Tarlac - 1998-2007
• Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Tarlac – 1980-1986
• President, Kabataang Barangay in Tarlac;
KB Federation of Central Luzon – 1980-1985
• Lawyer

Significant Achievements
Secretary Teodoro was named by former Senator Vicente Paterno,
vice chairman of the Bishops-Businessmen’s Conference
(BBC), as one of the most honest government officials along with
DSWD Secretary EsperanzaCabral.

He topped the 1989 bar examinations and is a member
of the State Bar of New York.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Secretary Teodoro wanted to claim the 3,100-hectare land in Laur, Nueva Ecija for Mt. Pinatubo victims so that they would
be able to live and cultivate the area. CARP eventually awarded this land to farmers
through the Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOA).

He advocates for anti-terrorism laws, civil rights protection, governance and economic development, but has no known
position on the environment.

He joined last-ditch efforts of former Speaker Jose de Venecia and his allies at the House to amend the 1987 Constitution a
few months before the 2007 mid-term elections. His staff said that Teodoro came in only when de Venecia opened the
possibility of amending the Constitution by calling a referendum to get the people’s pulse, or through the election of delegates
to a Constitutional Convention simultaneous with the May 14 elections.

Secretary Teodoro is also known for supporting the impeachment complaint against former Chief Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. in 2003
on charges of corruption for misusing the Judicial Development Fund.

He is also closely identified with his uncle, former Marcos crony and business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr., such
that his political choices are not seen by many as independent.
He has defended the policies and actions of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

When asked why he buckled down when pressured regarding his position on the RH bill, he said that “for any policy, you have
to work with a consensus. You cannot implement a law that has massive opposition.”

On the concerns of the AFP, he said that two things must be built: culture of competence and culture of discipline. He said
“you cannot have discipline if you do not have competence. It works both ways.” Also, he said that we need to address the
material needs of the armed forces because it is not currently addressed by the modernization budget.

On his opinion on the Sangguniang Kabataan, he said that there must be a transition from the SK to regular politics. He proposes
a reduction of the age to elect councilors to 18. He recognizes that there are benefits to SK, like being taught leadership and
principles of governance but it also has problems like the nature of the political contest and how some SK Chairs are elected. “We
have to streamline the organization to cure its ills” said Teodoro.

If made to choose one important sector, he said he would choose agriculture because “our food security is an important
aspect of our economy that must not be forgotten.”

He is in favor of giving the late President Ferdinand Marcos full state honors and allowing him to be buried at the Libingan ng
mga Bayani. According to him, the late president deserves such rites as a former soldier who fought for the country during the
World War II and added that Marcos has not been convicted by any competent court and is therefore presumed innocent of all
the accusations (The Philippine Star, Feb. 21, 2010).

Eduardo C. “BRO. EDDIE” Villanueva

Spoiler! 

Party:Bangon Pilipinas

Website: Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva for President

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor in Commerce, Major in Economics
–Philippine College of Commerce (since renamed Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
• Bachelor of Laws
– University of the Philippines

Professional/Public Service Record
• Founder, Jesus is Lord Church
• Televangelist

Significant Achievements/Other Info
He was immersed in both student and labor movements in the 1970’s.
He joined the progressive segments of society which opposed military
dictatorship. He fought local landgrabbers in Bulacan. He was
jailed for his political beliefs and participation in various mass actions.

He is the longest-sitting member of the Board of Regents of the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines (PUP). Previous to this appointment, he was
a faculty member of the Department of Economics and Finance of the
Philippine College of Commerce (now PUP) from 1969 to 1972. He was
General Manager of Agape Trading Company in 1976-1977. He was also
Export Manager of Maran Export Industries in 1973-1975.

Bro. Eddie was voted worldwide as “Pastor of the Year” in 1988 by
Dr. George Otis’ High Adventure Ministries. He was ordained Minister
of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ (1979) by Dr. Michael Mckinney
of the Victory in Christ Church and International Ministries based in California.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Bro. Eddie spoke about CARPER in front of a Jesus is Lord Movement crowd.
He advocates righteous governance and has joined protest rallies against charter change and declared that
righteous people would rise and “oppose the act of thedevil.”

On reproductive health, he has said that “Personally, I’m for responsible parenthood. It is important to address
overpopulation but we must not sacrifice morality. Why not produce excellent, if not perfect measure. The
intention (of the bill) is very good. The intention is so noble.”

Bangon Pilipinas Party believes these Seven E’s will help
bring about a prosperous, progressive, and peaceful Philippines:

Empowerment of the people—by making sure every vote counts and is counted,
that the people have equal access to justice and jobs;

Emancipation of the people’s mind and culture, that we have to leave behind us the perspective of individualism
but rather nurture and imbibe the perspective of thinking as a nation;

Educating the people in a quality and progressive way by overhauling the educational system and focusing on
Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, and English;
Energizing the economy by prioritizing public works projects in favor of infrastructures and social services;
Elevating the standards of living of all Filipinos, that a minimum level of social services shall be accessible to all
including lighted streets, regular collection of garbage, decent housing, integrated transport services, etc.;
Eradicating bad governance, that public service should truly be a public trust;

And finally, establishing peace and order all over the
land, that the Philippine Republic cannot be divided.

In the Inquirer debate, he mentioned that in his administration there will be absolute press and academic
freedom, that he would support social pension and other forms of expanded health benefits for the elderly,
that women’s human rights are primordial in our society and that he considers the massive development of
SMEs as his centerpiece economic program. He also stated that abortion is murder per se and he is for family
planning/responsible parenthood without violating the morality of society.

Manuel B. “MANNY” Villar

Spoiler! 

Party:Nacionalista Party

Website: Manny Villar

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Science, Major in Business Administration
– University of the Philippines
• Masters in Business Administration
– University of the Philippines

Professional/Public Service Record
• Senator
– 2001-2007, 2007-Present
• Senate President – 2006-
2008
• Speaker of the House of Representatives
– 1998-2000
• Representative, Lone District of Las Piñas
- 1998-2001
• Representative, Las Piñas-Muntinlupa District
– 1992-1995, 1995-1998

Significant Achievements
As a businessman, he initiated mass housing projects to achieve
economies of scale. His various innovations practically created the
country’s mass housing industry. The Philippine Center for Investigative
Journalism calls him “the dean of the (Philippine) real estate industry.”

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Senator Villar supported DAR Secretary Nasser Pangandaman's advocacy of sustaining the gains of
CARP and its continued relevance to rural growth and development.

He authored the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 and filed bills on basic health care, decent
shelter, responsive social services, and high quality education. He voted for the ratification of
JPEPA and authored several bills which pertain to environment issues. He also voted for the election
automation law and co-authored the VAWC Law, the Anti-Trafficking Law, and the Magna Carta for Women.

Senator Villar welcomed the Supreme Court decision declaring the Memorandum of Agreement
on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) as unconstitutional. Under his leadership, the Senate passed the
Government Procurement Act which promotes transparency in the procurement process.

A known advocate against constituent assembly before 2010, he filed Senate Resolution 599, a
resolution which said that the House resolution seeking the amendment of the Constitution is
“unconstitutional.”

Villar said in the Inquirer debate that "any change in the Constitution will not be a priority if I make it as
president. I do not believe it is that important". But he added that he is “not afraid of any constitutional
change. I think that any Constitution can be changed and should be changed from time to time. I will
leave that decision to our people. If there will be proposals to amend the constitution,
I will propose a referendum."

He was implicated in an alleged “double entry” in the budget for the extension of the C-5 highway,
which would allegedly benefit his real estate business and financial interests in that area and
is known to be part of the Villar-Aguilar political dynasty in Las Piñas.

He supports the proposal to give a hero's burial to the late President Ferdinand Marcos, saying that
Marcos should be "viewed in proper perspective and in a historical context, not solely on his declaration
of martial law in 1972" (The Manila Times, Feb 22, 2010).

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Vice-Presidential Candidates Part 1

Jejomar C. “JOJO”Binay

Spoiler! 

Party:PDP Laban

Website: Mayor Jejomar C. Binay

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science
– University of the Philippines
• Bachelor of Laws
– University of the Philippines

Professional/Public Service Record
• Mayor (Makati City)
– 1986-1998,2001-2004, 2007-Present
• Chairman, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
– 1998-2001
• Acting Mayor (Makati City)
– 1986-1987
• Lawyer

Significant Achievements
Under his leadership, Makati garnered awards as Most Dynamic City (2004) and
Top 5 Most Competitive City (2005).
Makati, under Binay, pioneered in drafting an environmental management plan, which
outlines the city government’s policies and programs to address a wide range of
environmental issues and concerns.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Mayor Binay said that “While the implementation of CARP (Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Program) needs to be reviewed, the net effect should
always be beneficial to the farmers.” He institutionalized quality health care in Makati
through an efficient health care program. He is also credited for directing funds for
maintenance of roads and infrastructure even in the poorest districts of Makati.

There is no data about Binay’s position on JPEPA.

He has underscored the crucial role of LGUs in addressing the issues of climate
change and reducing the risks from natural disasters. On the MOA-AD, Binay asserts
that if the Bangsamoro independent state is allowed to come into being, other ethnic
minorities in the country can agitate for the same.

He is a prominent supporter of former President Estrada. Binay is a staunch
advocate against charter change before 2010. He also supports the Reproductive
Health Bill and cites Makati’s very low population growth rate and maternal
mortality rate compared to national rates.

Dominador Jr. F. “JUN” Chipeco

Spoiler! 

Party:Ang Kapatiran Party

Website:Ang Kapatiran Party

Educational Attainment
• Liberal Arts English
- Ateneo de Manila University
• Bachelor of Law
- San Beda College of Law

Professional/Public Service Record
• Consultant - Tulay sa Pagunlad, Legal Affairs and Human Resources
- 2007
• Director - St. John Colleges, Inc.
- 1989-present
• Director, Legal Counsel - Community Rural Bank of San Felipe, Zambales
- 1974-Present
• Senior Legal Counsel - 3M Southeast Asia Region
- 1991-1993
• Board Director, Board Secretary - 3M Philippines Inc.
- 1995-2001
• Director - 3M Philippines Inc., Legal Affairs and Human Resources
- 1973-1991
• Tax Attorney - Esso Philippines, Inc.
- 1971-1973
• Tax Attorney - SGV & Co.
- 1969-1970
• Associate Attorney - Carlos J. Valdes and Associates
- 1968-1969
• Law professor - Arellano University
- 1980

Significant Achievements
Applying universal principles on honesty and integrity as affirmed by gospel based
values, delivered seminars/workshops to 3M employees in the Philippines,
Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore on the supreme importance of observing
business ethics in the work and market places.

Participated in the review and design of value formation training materials as a
component of the lending program of TSPI to the poor and marginalized.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Domjnador Chipeco Jr. wrote in his blog (junchipeco.livejournal.com) that the
Reproductive Health and Population Development Act (HB 5043) “has very little
to do, if any, with parental responsibility. The bill does not add any value to the
upbringing of children. On the contrary, it promotes so-called safe *** through the use
of contraceptive pills and devices. The bill teaches and promotes irresponsible *** by
effectively telling our children it’s ok to have premarital *** but do it safely, i.e., safe from
pregnancy (as if it is a disease) and sexually transmitted diseases. I call that promiscuity. If
it becomes a law, it will create an environment where abortions will flourish. Never mind
if Pope Benedict XVl has spoken against it. Never mind if our local Catholic Church
hierarchy has condemned the bill. Condoms and IUDs are “cool.” Morality is out.”

Ang Kapatiran Party - A Dream?

Ours is not just a political campaign out to gain political power, but even more importantly,
ours is also a mission with a message to the Filipino electorate that if they want to
see not only a change but a transformation taking place in the political leadership, they
must elect candidates based on their known personal integrity and competence in their
chosen fields, and not only on their popularity as actors, broadcasters, long staying
traditional politicians and on their emotional connection to their parents. Only then will
they begin to see refreshingly new leaders whose sole agenda is to serve the common
good that begins with uncompromising moral principles. ANG KAPATIRAN CANDIDATES
DO NOT MAKE PROMISES, because if we do, that will not make us any different from
other candidates. Rather, we say that if given a chance to govern, we will do so from a
set of values and principles that are written and to which we will be held accountable.
Any deviation there from will subject us to disciplinary measures. A dream? Yes. But if
no one dreams for Filipinos, will change ever happen? Was Ninoy Aquino dreaming? Jose
Rizal?

Bayani F. “BF” Fernando

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Party:Bagumbayan VNP

Website: Bayani Fernando - BF Official website

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Science, Major in Mechanical Engineering
– Mapua Institute of Technology

Professional/Public Service Record
• Secretary, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
– 2002-Present
• Director, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
- National Capital Region
–2003-Present
• Mayor, Marikina City
– 1992-2001
• Mechanical Engineer

Significant Achievements
During his stint as Mayor, Marikina City was accorded 55 citations and distinctions.
He has been conferred the Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, Ateneo de
Cagayan, The Outstanding Filipino(TOFIL) Award for Government Service, the H.R.
Reyes Academic Medallion of Honor, Central Colleges of the Philippines and
Doctor of the Public Administration, Honoris Causa by the Polytechnic University
of the Philippines.

Chairman Fernando is credited to have
transformed the former municipality of
Marikina into one of the best-managed
cities and a paradigm of responsive and
effective governance. He embarked on
numerous beautification projects and
spearheaded the Save the Marikina River
program.

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While he has been described as having a strong political will and as having the capacity
to instill discipline, he has been criticized for having an iron rule approach. He authorized
several demolitions of shanties, food stalls, etc. around Metro Manila without regard
to ensuring the availability of relocation sites for the displaced families. He has said
that “It’s as if we are rewarding people who squat. So we will see to it that only those
who are qualified will be relocated.”

Chairman Fernando has also been criticized for the MMDA’s illegal cutting of trees.
Numerous documents from the DENR are clear proofs to BF’s illegal tree cutting
activities. He has also said that “Recycling waste is not viable in the Philippines, and
it has cost the Metro Manila Development Authority millions of pesos to operate three
of its Materials Reduction Facilities.”

He has expressed that he is in favour of a constitutional convention only after the
2010 elections.

Loren B. “LOREN” Legarda

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Party:Nationalist People’s Coalition

Website: Loren Legarda - The Official Website of Loren Legarda

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Arts, Major in Broadcast Communications
– University of the Philippines
• Special Studies towards Professional Designation in Journalism
– University of California
• Master’s in National Security Administration
– National Defense College of the Philippines

Professional/Public Service Record
• Senator
– 1998-2004; 2007-present
• Broadcast Journalist

Significant Achievements
She was awarded by the United Nationals Environmental Program (UNEP) for her
significant contributions for the protection of the environment.

She served as negotiator for the release of journalist Ces Drilon, who was kidnapped in
Southern Mindanao.

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Senator Legarda called for a complete assessment of CARP – how much land was
distributed, the government’s ability to provide for the landowners’ compensation
and if the beneficiaries were indeed emancipated from poverty – and filed
Senate Resolution 449 to determine remedial measures to reform CARP.

She started her campaign for environmental protection and preservation during her
stint as a broadcast journalist. As Senator, she actively espoused the passage of
important environmental measures such as the Philippine Clean Air Act and Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act. She founded Luntiang Pilipinas and is president of Trees
for Life Foundation and Save our Seas Foundation, Inc.

She is a known opponent of charter change.

Senator Legarda co-authored the Magna Carta for Women and supports informed
choice for women but not abortion.

She has admitted that she regretted her participation in ousting former President
Estrada during the curtailed impeachment trial in 2001.

She was accused by Ador Mawanay to be involved in the alleged purchase of P10
million worth of smuggled mobile phones

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Eduardo B. “EDU” Manzano

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Party:LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD

Educational Attainment
• Bachelors Degree
– De La Salle University

Professional/Public Service Record
• Chairperson, Optical Media Board (OMB)
– 2004-2009
• Vice Mayor (Makati City)
– 1998- 2001
• National President, Vice Mayor's League of the Philippines
– 1998-2001
• Actor and TV Personality

Significant Achievements
He has won several hosting awards from the PMPC Star Awards. He was awarded the
Outstanding and Unblemished Vice Mayor Award by the National Press Club and the
Outstanding Vice Mayor Award by the Consumers Union of the Philippines.

He was also President of the Vice Mayors’ Foundation where his functions included
performing liaison work with NGOs and donors from foreign countries. His term
saw the completion of the Vice Mayors’ building that served as a half-way house
for vice mayors coming to Manila on official business.

He was also an active member of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
(ULAP) where he was Chairman of the Special Projects Committee.

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Mr. Manzano is famed for his anti-piracy advocacy. He has said that “Companies
should monitor their software licenses to avoid disruption of business and
the embarrassment of raids… Piracy is detrimental to the national economy. It
deprives our workforce of high paying job opportunities, prevents us from competing
globally and hampers the growth of creative industries.”

Gilbert Teodoro was quoted in Sun Star that Edu Manzano “has a great advocacy
for the youth, future of the youth who are the future of your country,” He added that
Manzano and his wife, Representative Nikk Teodoro, are active in the fight against child
pornography.

Mr. Manzano organized the Anti-Child Abuse and Pornography (ACAP) Foundation.

Manzano waged a relentless campaign against film piracy and illegal copying,
distribution and sale of optical media materials. His work resulted in the removal
of the Philippines from the Priority Watch List of the US Trade Representative (USTR)
which contains a list of countries considered as notorious for film piracy and violations of
intellectual property rights. The Philippines was cited for being one of only seven
countries that made significant progress in effecting controls in their optical media
operations and has since been placed only in the Ordinary Watch List. (source: www.
duckyparedes.com/blogs)

Manuel A. “MAR” Roxas

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Party:Liberal Party

Website: The Official Website of Mar Roxas

Educational Attainment
• Economics
-- Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania

Professional/Public Service Record
• Senator
-- 2004-Present
• Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
-- 2000-2003
• Representative (1st District of Capiz)
– 1993-1999
• Economist and Investment Banker

Significant Achievements
He is hailed as the “Father of the Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing
Industries.” During his time as DTI Secretary, he launched the program “Make
IT Philippines”, where he brought the biggest global industry players in Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO) to the country, encouraging them to build call centers and
invest in Filipino talent.

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Senator Roxas voted yes to the CARPER Bill in June 2009. He fought to “put the money back
in people’s pockets,” as reflected in his stand on the suspension of the VAT on oil and the
passage of his Law Exempting Minimum Wage Earners from Income Tax.

He chaired the Senate Committee on Trade and Commerce that gave its conditional concurrence
to the JPEPA and voted for its ratification.

The senator filed a Senate bill calling for a Constitutional Convention and the election of its
delegates in the 2010 elections.

He said that reproductive health is a private issue that should be decided by couples but refused
to divulge his position about State support in providing family planning services.

His vision for OFWs: Ample Support and Protection from the Government
• Adequate preparation for the OFW’s before they leave the country
• Affordable and easy access to communication with their loved ones in the
Philippines
• Speedy legal assistance for OFW’s in conflict with the law in other countries
• Assurances that their remittances will reach the ones who need it
• Affordable remittances fees

He is also pushing for the following:
• Remove the 0.15% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) on OFW Remittances
• Professionalize the foreign service corps and make them more responsive to the needs of
OFW’s
• Adequate funds for the social reintegration programs for OFWs

He believes that it is time for an Agricultural Renaissance. This Renaissance will prioritize
much needed resources such as fertilizer, irrigation and post-harvest facilities, by investing
in modern agriculture through R&D, by giving our farmers easy access to credit and by overhauling
a system plagued with mismanagement and corruption.

Leaders of proven competence and integrity – not lackeys of a crooked administration – must
be placed in institutions that protect the public interest, such as the Ombudsman, GSIS, SSS and DOJ.

Jose Y. “JAY” Sonza

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Party:Kilusang Bagong Lipunan

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics
- University of Mindanao

Professional/Public Service Record
• Veteran Broadcaster
• Television Host
• Commentator
• Station Manager of UNTV37
• Columnist/Contributing Editor for two national daily tabloids

Significant Achievements
He is the Chairman of the Board of TAPATAN Incorporated, a multi-media and
consultancy firm, and the first Nine Food Ventures, Inc., a fast food service company.

He has undergone special studies in economics, social work, human resource
development, local government administration, politics and economies of
Asia and the Pacific, journalism and satellite broadcast operations both here and abroad.
This journalist is a recipient of all national broadcasting awards, including the Cultural
Center of the Philippines - Gawad Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas, the New York
International Television Festival Awards and the Asian Television Awards for broadcast
excellence

Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
As UNTV station manager Jay Sonza asked the administration to act on the horrible
murder of 57 victims of the Ampatuan Massacre, which included four UNTV
journalists and media staff members.

Pefecto R. “KIDLAT” Yasay

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Party:Bangon Pilipinas

Website: Welcome to the Official Website of Perfecto "Jun" Yasay

Educational Attainment
• Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines
- 1972;
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Central Philippine University
- 1967

Professional/Public Service Record
• Chairman, Board of Trustees, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City.
• Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission
- July 1995 - March 25, 2000;
• Associate Commissioner, SEC
- March 1993 - June 1995;
• Senior Partner, San Jose Yasay & Santos Law Offices
- 1987 - 1993
• Senior Partner, Yasay & De Castro, Esqs., New York, New York
- 1985 - 1990
• Senior Partner, Maceda Yasay & Tolentino Esqs., New York, New York
- 1979 - 1985
• Managing Director, Philippine News, New York Bureau,
- 1983 - 1987
• Manager, Legal Department Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
- 1973 - 1979

Significant Achievements
The EDSA People Power Freedom Award, for Undaunted Courage in proclaiming the truth as
a key witness in the Impeachment Trial of Former President Estrada, February 25, 2001;

Named by BusinessWeek in its July 3, 2000 issue as one of “The Stars Of Asia”. 50 Asian leaders
recognized as being at the Forefront of Change, and striving for a firmer foundation for Asia by
mending a social fabric torn by crisis; the only Filipino chosen in the area of Policymakers;

Gold Vision Triangle Award, Highest award granted by the YMCA of the Philippines for
community service particularly in the area of youth leadership development on November 9,
1996;

Outstanding Achievement Award, U.P. Law Class 1972, July 24, 1996;

Was featured and editorialized in various U.S. -based Philippine newspapers, for successfully
representing and championing the cause of Filipinos in criminal and in deportation and
de-naturalization proceedings in the United States.

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He states in his website that:
“Aside from continually increasing the budget for education proportionately with the growing
population of children, we must regularly review the adequacy and suitability of the facilities
that we have for education … competence of teachers, and other costs needed for primary
education, even the quality of our educational programs and curricula, and the reasons for
significant dropouts, if any…

We should not be afraid to introduce urgent changes in our Constitution under an
environment where those tasked with the process are solely motivated by the national interests
and not by a desire to perpetuate certain personages in power…these must be done only
through a constitutional convention… It is also my view that only specific provisions with limited
impact or application, such as whether or not to continue making the Ombudsman removed
only by impeachment, and the designation of other offices as constitutional bodies …should
be amended by a constituent assembly or the so-called people’s initiative.

I believe in the enactment of more laws that will protect and preserve our environment, properly
manage our natural wealth and resources and to effectively address and prevent destructive and
imprudent practices that have been the cause of many needless loss of lives and properties to
our people than the natural calamities that have been associated with these tragedies.

Indeed, we must all raise the level of awareness of our people about this delicate balance and their
calamitous effect on climate changes. But more importantly we need the political will to enforce
our laws against big industries that pollute our seas, rivers and waterways, unscrupulous
real estate developers that build on lands that impede the free flow of rivers and streams to the
open sea and illegal loggers and miners who ruthlessly denude our forest and destroy nature’s
way of regulating floods preventing land erosion and dangerous avalanches.”

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Nereus O. Acosta

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Congressman Acosta supports the claims of the Sumilao farmers.

He is the principal author of many environmental laws in the Philippines, including the Clean Air Act
of 1999, the Clean Water Act of 2004, and the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. He sits on the board
of several environmental advocacy NGOs such as the Earth Council of the Philippines and the Population,
Health and the Environment (PATH) Foundation.

He is also a member of “Kusog Mindanaw” (Strength of Mindanao) – a movement based in Davao City
composed of leaders and organizations working for peace, Moslem-Christian understanding, human
development and greater democratic governance in Mindanao.

He co-authored the Reproductive Health Bill and has represented the Philippines in numerous international
fora on population and development.

Zafrullah M. Alonto

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He is a brilliant theologian who has written various significant books about Islam. He also
brings with him rich experience and knowledge about what Mindanao needs to realize its vast
potentials as the Philippines’ Promised Land.

Martin D. Bautista

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“Recently I joined the brave and honorable cause of Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas whose
aim is not only to reform but to transform the Philippines. To this I have committed myself.

I am not a politician nor do I intend ever to be one. I am an experienced physician trained
to help and save lives. But rather than treat individual patients by the handful, I believe I can
be more useful, do more good by extending medical care to millions of Filipinos who have
neither the knowledge nor the means to fight disease and prolong life.”

Silvestre III H. Bello

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Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
According to Bello, "Only with lasting peace can we achieve meaningful and lasting progress in the
country. What we need is not a temporary ceasefire of 15 or 30 days but a lasting peace in our country.
We need to have a final resolution of the armed conflict between our government and the CPPNDF-NPA."

Bello said it was very important to push the peace
process to its logical conclusion through patience and political will.

The Cabinet Secretary, who is running under the
Lakas-Kampi-CMD banner, said he will try to end insurgency in the country through

Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon

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Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Cong. Biazon is a known supporter of CARPER. He authored and co-authored several
progressive bills such as the Cheaper Medicines Act of 2008, Tax Relief for Minimum Wage
Earners Act (200, the new Cooperative Code of the Philippines (200, the Violence Against
Women and Children (VAWC) Law (2004), the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (2003), as well as
several bills on socialized housing. He has filed a bill seeking to amend the Family Code to limit
marriage to natural born males and natural born females.

He advocates for the modernization of peace and order agencies, and reforms in the AFP.
On charter change, he has said that “The haste with which it was calendared and forced to a
vote exemplifies the House’s distorted sense of priorities, with the Cha-Cha resolution edging
out important and urgent measures such as the Agrarian Reform Bill. It goes to show that if the
leadership really wants a measure passed, it can do so, in contrast to other measures which
languished in the legislative mill without meriting the leadership’s attention.”

Ramon, Jr. Bong Revilla

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Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Senator Revilla is famed for championing the cause of Katrina Halili against Dr. Hayden Kho
which led to his filing of the Anti-Voyeurism Bill. He has also championed the Anti-Gender
Discrimination Bill in the Senate.

He has authored a bill giving mandatory health insurance coverage to barangay health workers,
bills concerning education such as the Open High School System Act and the Magna Carta for
Public School Teachers, as well as a bill requiring the teaching of disaster awareness and disaster mitigation.

Senator Revilla voted for the ratification of JPEPA.

He has also been criticized for continuing to appear on television and movies despite his
poor legislative record.

Pilar Juliana S. Cayetano

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Major Positions on Development and Reform Agenda and Other Major Advocacies
Senator Cayetano voted for CARPER. She did not sign the committee report on the Japan –
Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) – she was absent when the vote on
JPEPA was taken. She authored the Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Law
of 2008 and co-chaired the Joint Congressional Oversight Committees on the Philippine Clean
Air Act of 1999, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, and the Philippine
Clean Water Act of 2004. She also co-authored the Oil Pollution Compensation Act of 2007, the
Biofuels Law of 2007, and the Magna Carta of Women of 2009. She is active in the advocacy
for the environment.

The senator joined calls for the current Administration to stop
moves to amend the Constitution.

Jose III P. De Venecia

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According to a political blog by RJ Marmol (OpenDNS.
com), Joey de Venecia III plans to:
Strengthen LGU (budget allocation) by reversing the way IRA is
shared by local and national government. Currently, most of the
IRA go to the national level, only a small portion goes to local
government.

Debt-servicing: Currently, debt appropriation is set to 30%
automatically. He wants to focus more on seeking condonation of
debt by qualifying/citing our income per capital.
Reforestation, supports and advocates for the use of green
energy.

Presidential warranty on the logging industry, making it
coterminus with the president.

On text tax -- He is a proponent of the "no pass-on" provision.
On addressing corruption -- He thinks that above all, corruption
as a "moral issue" has to be seen for what it is. Also, Jose De
Venecia III thinks that "politics of patronage" has to be stopped,
he says that while humbly acknowledging the fact that his father
JDV once partook in it.

On foreign ownership of lands - he supports the proposal to
allow foreigners to own land and cites that we are actually the only
country in the world that does not allow foreign land ownership.

Miriam P. Defensor Santiago

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After losing as an opposition/Anti-GMA candidate in the 2001 senatorial election, she ran under the GMA
Administration ticket in 2004 and won.

Senator Defensor-Santiago has said that “The basic problem with Aquino’s CARP was the perfidious
exemptions, which caused its downfall”, referring to exceptions granted to Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac which
the Aquino family owned. She voted for the ratification of JPEPA and formally recommended that Senate give its
“conditional concurrence” on JPEPA pending compliance with certain constitutional provisions.

On the MOA-AD, the senator said that “…the Constitution not merely allows but orders the creation of autonomous
regions in Muslim Mindanao. However, the Constitution does not say that the autonomous regions shall be
confined to Muslim areas only.”

Senator Defensor-Santiago is against charter change before 2010 and has said that “The present presidential
system guarantees that most important decisions are made by a broad majority, unlike a parliamentary system
where a minority group could impose its will on the nation.”

She stood in the Senate floor in support of the RH Bill, saying that it is consistent with current international legal
human rights standards and upholds religious freedom.
She also filed the Anti-Discrimination Bill and the Anti- Video Voyeurism Bill to protect the privacy and dignity of every person.

Franklin M. Drilon

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Former Senate President Drilon questioned the legality of the Memorandum of Agreement on
Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD).

On charter change, he said: “We maintain our position that while we are not objecting to charter
change, the manner in which it is being done is totally illegal. The people's initiative has no
enabling law. There is a standing injunction from the Supreme Court against the people's initiative.
The proposed amendment being suggested by the people's initiative is actually a revision which is
not permitted under our Constitution.”

When he was the Senate Finance Committee Chairperson, he authored the incorporation
of a “transparency provision” in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2007.

He is in favor of family planning but not abortion.

Juan Ponce Enrile

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Senate President Enrile is best known for his advocacy of amending the EPIRA Law. He voted for CARPER and
against JPEPA. He has expressed that he believes in mining “only if mining is done responsibly by applying
the best practices.” He, however, deplored that mining operations in some parts of the country have caused
severe environmental damage and brought untold economic and social suffering to the people. On the
other hand, he has been linked to logging companies, including those that sought to operate in Samar.

He opposed the MOA-AD because he believes that it is violative of the Constitution.

He is in favor of amending the Constitution and said:
“Unless we reform our constitution, we will remain a laggard, weak, and poor. We will not achieve a higher
economic growth, a better standard of living for our people, and a more stable society.” Political writer
Alexander Remollino cites Senate President Enrile as one of the architects of martial law. He was also
one of the senators who voted against the opening of the second bank envelope during the Estrada
impeachment trial.

Jinggoy E. Estrada

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Senator Estrada co-authored the CARPER Bill as well as the
Magna Carta for Women. He introduced SB 616, which ensures
security of tenure for agrarian reform beneficiaries over lands
awarded to them by the CARP. It also provides guidelines for
the cancellation of emancipation patents and certificates of land
ownership awards and penalties for violations thereof.

Among his other proposed bills are the Retirement Law, the
bill providing additional protection and benefits to domestic
helpers or “kasambahay”, the bill increasing benefits and
salaries of barangay officials and employees, and the “Right to
Reproductive Health Care Information Act.”

Senator Estrada voted for the ratification of JPEPA. He is against
charter change before 2010.

On the MOA-AD, he said that “Dureza and Esperon apparently
have knowledge of the `unconstitutional provisions’ of the MOAAD
with the Muslim secessionist group that were `kept secret’"
from the public.”

The senator was charged, along with his father, former President
Estrada, with violations against the Anti-Plunder Law but was
acquitted by the Supreme Court.

Ramon, Jr. N. Guico

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The issues on climate change, disaster risk reduction,
health concerns, economic development to population
were discussed by the mayors during the LMP’s 2009
General Assembly, as Guico called on future local
officials to continue the advocacy that they have
started on climate change and disaster risk reduction.

His policy advocacies focus on four issues: Gamot,
Edukasyon, Trabaho, Serbisyo.

GAMOT
There is a need to pursue legislation that devolves
health budget to the local government.

EDUKASYON
There is a need to pass a law encouraging the
strengthening of local college education to make
college education more accessible to the people.

TRABAHO
There is a need to pass a legislation promoting local
employment generation through sound local economic
development plan. It is also imperative to pass laws
that will simplify business permit and licensing process
of local governments.

SERBISYO
To guarantee the faster delivery of social services to
the people, there is a need to further empower local
governments. Local governments can serve faster as
they are closer to the people.

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Teofisto III D. Guingona

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Cong. Guingona is a staunch proponent of
Alternative Budget Initiative (ABI) that calls for,
among others, an increase in the government’s
education budget. He has filed several
budget reform bills, the first of which is the
Anti-Impoundment Bill seeking to curb the
uncontrolled practice of withholding the release
of appropriations in the General Appropriations
Act.

He has pushed for the privatization of NAPOCOR
to lower electricity rates. He also filed an
impeachment complaint against President
Arroyo.

Cong. Guingona is undecided on the RH Bill.

Ana Hontiveros-Baraquel

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Cong. Hontiveros-Baraquel co-sponsored and
championed CARPER. She filed a petition before
the Supreme Court against the signing of JPEPA until
meaningful consultation had been conducted with the
Filipino people. She voted against the ratification of
JPEPA. She co-authored the Cheaper Medicines Act of
2008 and is a known opponent of charter change before
2010.

She has a strong and consistent anti-corruption stance
(from ZTE-NBN, Ombudsman issues to Fertilizer Fund
scam, etc.) and slammed the Executive Branch for its
“insidious and relentless pattern” of entering into trade
deals with utter disregard for the right to information.
She challenged the government to exercise consistency
in the application of the constitutionally-guaranteed right
to information and public consultation, noting that in the
controversial MOA-AD decision, one of the reasons the
Supreme Court voided the Agreement was that “matters of
public concern covered by the right to information include
steps and negotiations leading to the consummation of
the contract.”

Cong. Hontiveros-Baraquel is a well-known women’s rights
advocate. She sponsored the RH Bill and filed the Anti-
Prostitution Bill, which looks at prostitution as a symptom
of inequitable and exploitative social structures and
prostitutes, as victims rather than criminals; the Gender
Balance Bill, which will ensure women’s representation in
all structures of governance; and the Anti-Discrimination
Bill which seeks to uphold the human rights of lesbians,
gays, bisexuals, and transgenders (LGBTs).

Ma. Katherine Inocencio

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Her platform focuses on the welfare of women
and children, as well as fighting corruption.

Kata Inocencio, a veteran broadcast journalist
who has been consistent in her anti-corruption
advocacy, represents women, youth and children.
In the media community, she blazed the trail of
maximizing the power of media to help improve
the plight of the abused. She pioneered Bantay
Bata 163, a program which until today assists
abused children.

Alexander L. Lacson

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Atty. Lacson and his wife established a foundation
to help unprivileged children through school.
They are now subsidizing 27 scholars in different
public schools in Negros Occidental, Lacson's
home province.

Among his professional interests is environmental
law. He filed one of the biggest toxic waste
claims in the country against the United States
where he claimed that his clients were poisoned
by toxic wastes left by the United States which
abandoned Clark Air Field and the military
base at Subic. The lawsuit demands that a
comprehensive investigation be carried out to
determine the extent of damage to air, water,
soil and human beings on the former bases. The
plaintiffs are also demanding a comprehensive
clean up of Clark and Subic and the affected
surrounding areas from hazardous chemicals and
toxic wastes.

Raul L Lambino

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He rose to prominence when he
led the signature campaign to
amend or revise the 1987 Philippine
Constitution.

Lawyer Raul Loyola Lambino is
currently the spokesperson of the
Sigaw ng Bayan Movement. He
was twice appointed by Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo as a member of
two commissions on charter change
— the Consultative Commission
(Con-Com) in September 2005
and the Charter Change Advocacy
Commission (AdCom) in February
2006.

Rey M. Langit

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He was cited for his dedication to helping
overseas Filipino workers through his various TV
and radio programs.

Yasmin B. Lao

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Yasmin Busran-Lao is a Muslim Filipina who, at a
young age, questioned the oppressive conditions
facing Muslim women and has been working ever
since as a tireless advocate for gender equality,
women's rights and especially the rights of Muslim
women.

She established the Al-Mujadilah Development
Foundation (AMDF), which was inspired by a
Koranic verse that means either “The Woman who
Pleads,” “The Woman who Seeketh (Justice),” or
“The Woman who Disputeth.” The group’s focus
is social justice, working on issues of women’s
rights, good governance and peace-building. The
popularization of the Code of Muslim Personal
Laws, which has been translated into local
languages, is another of the foundation’s concerns.

She has been called a model of the modern,
questioning Moro woman, who seeks to reconcile
her personal and social identity with her role as a
citizen, leader and change-agent.

Lito M. Lapid

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As a Senator, he continued his advocacies to
further the welfare of the masses by introducing
bills aimed at improving education, health
services, housing and local government
empowerment especially in disaster mitigation.

He chaired the Senate Committee on Games,
Amusement and Sports, focusing on organizing
institutional support to the country’s sports
development programs.

He authored and filed bills and resolutions that
will provide comprehensive benefit packages to
our overseas workers, athletes, educational and
scholarship support programs and expanding
the protection and benefits of our elderly women
and children, and advance national pride and
expand the use of the native language.

Danilo D. Lim

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Brig. Gen. Lim espouses anti-corruption measures
and reforms in the electoral process, education,
and the foreign debt servicing. He has called on
the AFP to “follow their conscience and do the
right thing, should this administration insist on
trampling upon the Constitution we have sworn to
respect and uphold.”

While testifying as a witness in a hearing on the
Oakwood mutiny in November 2007, Lim joined
Senator Trillanes in walking out of the Makati
Regional Trial Court to denounce the Arroyo
government. At the Manila Peninsula Hotel, Lim
called for President Arroyo’s resignation, urging the
people to withdraw support from her government.
But before nightfall, Philippine National Police
(PNP) special forces stormed the hotel and arrested
Lim, Trillanes, and a handful of soldiers.
He is currently detained at the PNP Custodial
Center in Camp Crame along with Trillanes and the
Magdalo officers.

He has been very vocal about being against
the current Administration’s bid to amend the
Constitution.

Jun L. Lozada

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Principal author of the SARS bill. The bill
proposes to empower the government to
take such steps as isolating large areas where
suspected carriers may live and enclosed public
places like shopping malls that infected persons
might visit. The bill also proposes identifying
government facilities where infected persons
could be quarantined.

Ferdinand, Jr. R. Marcos

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Gov. Marcos' developmental programs focused on
agriculture, education, tourism, health and sports.
In the agricultural sector, the governor's vision was
the total transformation of the province into an agroindustrial
center.

Additional tourism enterprises were launched
leading to the construction of the Museo Iloko, Dapayan
center and Ilocos Norte Tourism office and the
restoration of the Rest Area in the Ilocos Norte-Ilocos
Sur boundary. Marcos also started the construction
of the P472 million Hotel and Convention Center
at Barangay Balacad Laoag City. In addition, ecotourism
projects, like the promotion of lesser known
tourist destinations of Ilocos Norte, were undertaken.

Liza L. Maza

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Liza Maza is the principal author of the Anti-
Trafficking in Persons Law and the Anti Violence
Against Women and Children Act. These laws are
very important in the Philippine context because in
2005 alone 750,000 women were exported to over
203 countries. 30% of the women being exported
from the Philippines end up in the *** trade.

She is the author of the controversial Philippine
Divorce Bill.

She has played a pivotal role in reflecting in law the
issues of women on the Philippines and their vision
for themselves and their country.

Ramon B. Mitra

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Mitra, who is also the director of the Philippine
National Oil Company and PNOC Exploration
Company which is engaged in oil and gas
explorations and coal trading, said that cleaner and
cheaper energy as alternative fuels will completely
eradicate, if not lessen the importation of fuels.

Moreover, Mitra will also focus on the Agriculture
and Fisheries Modernization Act (RA 8435) once he
gets into Senate.

He said that rationalization of the existing
institutional mechanisms should be implemented
to strengthen private-public partnership and make
such more efficient in expanding agri-food exports,
facilitating modernization and growth of the sector.

Likewise, he would ask the government to allocate
substantial resources to rehabilitate affected places
and crops in areas devastated by tropical storm
Ondoy and typhoon Pepeng as well as come
up with measures to augment farmers’ incomes
including the provision of agricultural production.

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Ramoncity P. Ocampo

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Atty. Ramoncito Ocampo represents the
overseas Filipino workers. For over two decades
he has mingled and interacted with overseas
communities in the United States and thus, is
adept in issues confronting OFWs. He is a lawyer
specializing in family laws and immigration laws
and is a leading personality among U.S.-based
Filipino community.

Ocampo is a known personality in the charismatic
movement, El Shaddai and has been blessed by
El Shaddai leader, Mike Velarde in joining the
cause of Bro. Eddie and Bangon Pilipinas.

Satur C. Ocampo

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Cong. Ocampo, along with other Bayan Muna solons, is accused of
having cooperated and colluded with anti-CARP legislators by taking
turns in delivering their privilege speeches to delay discussions
on CARPER and to give anti-CARP solons the opportunity to later
question the quorum of the session which resulted in the adjournment
of the session. Bayan Muna opposed CARPER and instead batted
for what they call Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill (GARB).

He authored the Philippine Disaster Management Act, the Rice
Industry Development Act, the Rent Control Act, and several bills
that protect senior citizens. He also authored the bill providing
for the repeal of the Human Security Act, and the act mandating
compensation to human rights victims during Martial Law. Ironically,
he has been charged with several human rights violations including
the execution of thirty farmers in 1985 when purging military assets
within the New People’s Army in Southern Leyte.

Cong. Ocampo co-authored the RH Bill, the bill prohibiting the
establishment of political dynasties, the Freedom of Information
Act, and Act Strengthening the Right of the People to Freedom of
Expression, Peaceable Assembly and Petition the Government for
Redress of Grievances.

Susan V. Ople

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The Blas F. Ople Policy Center and Training Institute is currently involved
in four major initiatives:
1. Scholarship program for childrenof poor, working journalists in
coordination with SamahangPlaridel.
2. “Shoes” – a nonprofit activity that delivers new shoes for school
children who never owned a pair in their life due to poverty.
3. Short courses on diplomacy, writing, and Philippine history
for students, housewives, and government employees. (i.e.
History for Grown-ups with Ambeth Ocampo, On Writing Well
with National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, Foreign Affairs on
Saturdays with the help of resource persons from the DFA).
4. Advocacy against unlawful Charter change.

Sergio III D. Osmeña

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Former Senator Osmeña has earned
the respect of many for his exposes
on graft and corruption, among others
the anomalous IMPSA-CBK, PIATCO,
Tiwi-Makban, Marconi and Casecnan
contracts, saving billions of pesos for
the Filipino people. He voted in favor
of opening the second bank envelope
for the impeachment case filed against
Estrada.

He authored the Farmland as Collateral
bill and the Food Security Rationalization
Act of 2004.

He campaigned relentlessly for justice for
victims of toxic wastes at the former U.S.
bases in Clark and Subic.

Gwendolyn D. Pimentel

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Her advocacy is focused on the concerns of
children, families and communities.

On the radio program Kartada Escalera,
she stated that she is an advocate of the
universal health bill and federalism (because
she believes this is the proper approach
in stimulating progress in Mindanao and
establishing peace in the area by allowing
them to implement a style of governance in
accordance to their culture and tradition).

As a lawyer of the Inter-Country Adoption
Board (ICAB), an agency attached to
the Department of Social Welfare and
Development, she stated that “There is little
information about inter-country adoption,
and sometimes people have misconceptions
and misgivings about the process.” She said
Filipinos had not been receptive to it because
they likened it to trading and exposing
children to such greater dangers as abduction
and human trafficking. “We want people to
understand that inter-country adoption is a
very good alternative means of child care if you
cannot give them the care that they deserve in
our country,” she said.

Ariel O. Querubin

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Querubin’s career has been marked by
involvements in “military adventurism.”
As co-founder of the military fraternity
Young Officers’ Union (YOU), he and his
men joined about 3,000 rebel troops in
the bloodiest coup attempt against the
Aquino administration in December 1989.
They were imprisoned but later pardoned
and reinstated in the service in 1995,
after retired general Fidel Ramos, who
was elected president in 1992, granted
amnesty to military rebels.

Ralph G. Recto

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As former Senator and NEDA chief, he has called
on lawmakers to draft anti-trust laws to prevent
public utilities (specifically oil companies) from
colluding, cartel like, in rigging their pricing so
as to be profitable to them.

He co-authored the Rent Control Law (2002),
the E-VAT Law (2005), and the Magna Carta
for Disabled Persons (1992). In the House of
Representatives, most of his legislative measures
enacted into law deal with economic reforms and
poverty alleviation including the Social Reform
and Poverty Alleviation Act (199, the Philippine
Economic Zone Law (1995), and the Retail Trade
Liberalization Law (2000).

Former Senator Recto called on government
officials to make sure that the trade in hazardous
waste allowed in the JPEPA should not cover
environmentally sensitive products deemed
potentially hazardous to health.

He ran for re-election in the Senate in 2007
elections under TEAM Unity but lost.

Gilbert Cesar C.

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Gilbert Remulla is a strong advocate for
population management.

He was one of the youngest members of
Congress. However, his legislative record
includes legislation such as Republic Act
9165, or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,
and Republic Act 9287, or the Act Increasing
the Penalty for the Illegal Numbers Game.
He had a number of bills which are pending
in Congress, including House Bill No. 185
seeking the abolition of the Sangguniang
Kabataan and replacing it with a youth
representative; House Bill No. 2452 which
seeks to lower the cost of cellular phone
usage and House Bill No. 5310 which
aims at minimizing the use of plastic bags
and plastic utensils that damage the
environment.

Sonia M. Roco

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Sonia Roco is active in educational, social,
cultural, and environmental causes. As
past president and founding member of
the 20-year-old Women in Nation Building
(WIN), she is a sought-after resource person
on women's issues. In healthcare, she is a
frequent guest speaker owing to her firsthand
experience as primary caregiver to
then ailing husband Raul. Sonia co-founded
Saint Michael's Hospice in 1996 to help the
poor and terminally ill. She maintains active
relations with the Student Catholic Action
Leadership Foundation, an organization
which strives to revive the SCA among the
contemporary Filipino youth.

With Corazon Alma de Leon and Tony
Arevalo, her radio program, “Kapitan del
Baryo,” aimed to strengthen grassroots
democracy.

Vicente III C. Sotto

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Former Senator Sotto filed a bill on absentee
voting and is known for his advocacy against
illegal drugs. Ironically, he had been implicated
in a drug controversy which he vehemently
denied.

He voted against opening the second bank
envelope for the impeachment case filed against
Former President Joseph Estrada. After being
affiliated with Estrada and the late Fernando
Poe, Jr. for the longest time, Sotto was not given
a spot at the opposition's line-up in 2007. He
jumped the fence and joined TEAM Unity of the
administration in the 2007 elections but lost.

He filed several bills addressing issues in
telecommunications and pushed for the
approval of the seatbelt law.

Adel A. Tamano

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Atty. Tamano believes that regardless of one's financial
or social status, an educated citizenry is a surefire way to
move the community forward -- together -- to economic
prosperity and social maturity. To help translate this
into reality, an adult education program in PLM was
conceptualized to provide instruction to out-of-school
youth.

On peace in Mindanao, he has said: “I feel that part of the
reason there is no peace in Mindanao is that some people
benefit from the fact that there is no peace there. It benefits
some people that there is violence there. I feel that with
enough political will, there can be peace… if the lives
of Muslims and Christians in Mindanao improve, and you
have things to live for, you have a good job, you can send
you children to school,… if they have something to live
for, then they will not join these extremist movements...”

He had been highly critical of House Resolution 1109 and
said that “essentially, the aim of Team-GMA congressmen
in approving Resolution 1109 is to take the Senate out
of the equation in changing the Philippine Constitution,
which is absurd because even renaming a road would
require the participation of the Senate.”

Alexander B. Tinsay

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Alex Tinsay represents the interest of the mass
media and freedom of information. Tinsay has
a colorful three decades of serving the public
through courageous reportage which straddles
radio and television.

Israel N. Virgines

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Virgines has been an educator
for almost all his professional life
and a well-known personality in
the Adventist University of the
Philippines which has branches all
over the country.

Dr. Israel Virgines represents
the education sector, himself an
academician for all his professional
life.

[suduko101]

nice post bro!!! we will wait for your post re vp and senatoriables.

[moz_k2]

nice post bro!!! we will wait for your post re vp and senatoriables.

tnx bro

Complete na ang lista.
Wala na nko gibutang ang details kaau sa senatoriables.
Check lang ang link kung nahan mo makakita.

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wow this is very helpful bro sa pag pili ug mga candidato... thank you