#1 ATIENZA, LITO
• 80 years old (as of election day)
• Abag Promdi
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Manny Pacquiao
Education:
• Master in Urban Planning, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
• Bachelor in Public Administration, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
• Doctor of Public Management, Honoris Causa, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Work Experience:
• Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nov. 2020 to present
• Representative of Buhay Party-List Group, House of Representatives, 2013 to present
• Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 2007 to 2009
• Mayor, Manila City, 1998 - 2007
• Vice Mayor, Manila City, 1992 - 1998
Platform/s:
• Anti-corruption
• Anti-death penalty
• Anti-arti cial contraceptives
Major Advocacies:
• Anti-marriage equality/same-sex marriage/SOGIE Equality Bill
• Pro-life (opposition to abortion and birth control, the death penalty, divorce, same-sex
marriage and euthanasia)
• Protests against the Marcos regime
• Against/Repealing the Reproductive Health Law (which guarantees universal and free access
to nearly all modern contraceptives for citizens, including those in poor communities)
#2 BELLO, WALDEN
• 76 years old (as of election day)
• Partido Lakas ng Masa
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Leody de Guzman
Education:
• BA in Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University, 1966
• MA in Sociology, Princeton University, 1972
• Ph.D in Sociology, Princeton University, 1975
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Work Experience:
• Professor, University of the Philippines (retired)
• Co-founder, Focus on the Global South
• Adjunct Professor of Sociology, State University of New York at Binghamton
• Akbayan Representative, 14th Congress, served from 2009 to 2010
• Akbayan Representative, 15th Congress, 2010 to 2013
• Akbayan Representative, 14th Congress, 2013 to 2015 (resigned)
• Board of Directors, International Forum on Globalization
• Board of Directors, Center for Economic and Policy Research
• Member, Greenpeace Southeast Asia
Platform/s:
• Pro-people/Health/Pandemic Response
• Worker’s rights and welfare
• Climate justice
• Security
• Income Inequality
Major Advocacies:
• Holding the Marcos' accountable for Martial Law atrocities/corruption
• Updating laws on women's rights, family planning, marriage
• Ensure passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill
• Anti-mandatory military service
#3 DAVID, RIZALITO
• 60 years old (as of election day)
• Democratic Party of the Philippines
Education:
• Sociology and Environmental Science (minor in Rural Development), University of the
Philippines - Los Baños
Work Experience:
• Council Member, Koalisyong Katoliko Kristyano
• Executive Director, Pro-Life Philippoines, Inc.
• Radio commentator, Radio Veritas, Gising Kapatid and Turo ni Ina
• Head Executive Assistant and Political A airs Director, Sen. Robert Jaworski, Philippine
Senate, 1998 - 2004
• Consultant on Political A airs and Head of Political Operations in Mindanao, Deputy Speaker
Hernando Perez, Houses of Representatives, 1997 - 1998
• Executive Assistant (1993 - 1995) and Political A airs Director (1995 - 1996), Sen. Francisco
Tatad, Philippine Senate
• Chief, Research Monitoring Sta , Liberal Party-PDP Laban 1992 Presidential Elections, 1992
• Former Chief, Strategic Planning Section, Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, 1990 - 1992
• Former Instructor, Social Sciences and History and Researcher, UP - Los Baños, 1989
Platform/s:
• Faith revolution
• COVID-19 responses
• Anti-corruption
• Education
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Major Advocacies:
• “REBUILD” covenant
• Koalisyong Katoliko Kristyano Party
• Promotes “pro-life” policies (includes opposition to and promise to repeal the “anti-life
Reproductive Health Law, Anti-political dynasty, Abolition of pork barrel, Legislated gun
control, Passage of freedom of information bill)
• Environmental research and laws
#4 DUTERTE, SARA
• 43 years old (as of election day)
• Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Bongbong Marcos
Education:
• Admitted to the Philippine Bar, 2005
• Bachelor of Laws, San Sebastian College – Recoletos, 2005
• Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy, San Pedro College, 1999
Work Experience:
• Mayor, Davao City, 2010 - 2013; 2016 - present
• Partner, Carpio & Duterte Lawyers, 2013 - 2016
• Chairman, Board-Regional Development Committee-Mindanao Area Committee of the
National Economic and Development Authority
• Chairperson, Regional Development Council
• Vice Mayor, Davao City, 2007 – 2010
• Court Attorney, O ce of the Associate Justice Romeo J. Carpio Sr., Supreme Court
Platform/s:
• Changing of government system
• Healthcare system
• Mandatory military service
• Disaster preparedness
Major Advocacies:
• Peace 911, local peace initiative
• Pagbabago Campaign, addressing poverty, children’s education and responsible parenthood
• Magnegosyo Ta ‘Day, livelihood support project for the LGBT community
• Kean Gabriel Hotline, for anonymous reporting of child neglect and abuse
• Empowerment and protection of women from Violence Against Women and Children in
Davao City
• Set up Botika ng Bayan centers and Malasakit Centers in Davao city’s 17 districts to help
indigent residents process documents for medical assistance
#5 LOPEZ, MANNY SD
• 63 years old (as of election day)
• Workers and Peasants Party
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Education:
• Business Economics Program, University of Asia and the Paci c Juris Doctor, Paci c Coast
University
• Business Law, Los Angeles City College
• MBA, University of California, Los Angeles
• Political Science and Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman, 1981
Work Experience:
• Vice Chairman, National Advisory Board, Labor Party of the Philippines (a.k.a. The Workers
and Peasants Party
• CEO, CISCI Technology Solutions, 2019
• Managing Director, The Lincoln Place
• President and General Manager at NFA Grainscor
Platform/s:
• Three-pronged economic recovery plan
• System change and structural reform
• Agricultural reform
• Disaster management
• Education reform
Major Advocacies:
• Charter change
• Public nance management reform
• Opposition to Bangsamoro Basic Law
• 2.22 Coalition (protest the failures of Benigno Aquino’s administration, call for mass
resignations of top o cials and support a transition government)
• ePIRMA (to promote people’s initiative e orts and aligned with other civic society groups in
various coalitions including against pork-barrel allocations)
#6 ONG, DOC WILLIE
• 58 years old (as of election day)
• Aksyon Demokratiko
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Isko Moreno Domagoso
Education:
• B.S. Botany, University of the Philippines-Diliman
• Medical degree, De La Salle Health Science Institute
• Masters in Public Health, UP - Manila
Work Experience:
• Chief Fellow, Cardiology Fellowship, UP - Philippine General Hospital
• Chief resident, Manila Doctors Hospital
Platform/s:
• Health
• COVID-19 responses
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Major Advocacies:
• Pro COVID-19 vaccine; Anti-Dengvaxia vaccine
• Refusal of campaign donations and funding during his 2019 senatorial bid, to avoid being
beholden to donors
• Free medical treatment for poor communities via medical missions, including at the Pasay
Volunteer Charity Health Center
#7 PANGILINAN, KIKO
• 58 years old (as of election day)
• Liberal Party
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Leni Robredo <3
Education:
• Bachelor of Arts in English, Major in Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines
Diliman
• Bachelor of Laws, University of the Philippines Diliman
• Masters in Public Administration, John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University
Cambridge, 1997
Work Experience:
• Member, Senate Electoral Tribunal 18th Congress, July 2020 – present
• Campaign Manager, Otso Diretso Senate slate (Liberal Party coalition), Feb. - May 2019
• Minority Leader, Commission on Appointments 17th to 18th Congress, May 2017 – June
2020
• Senator 17th to 18th Congress, June 2016 – present
• Cabinet Secretary, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural
• Modernization - O ce of the President, May 2014 – Sept. 2015
• Campaign Manager, Liberal Party Senate slate, Feb. - May 2010
• Senate Majority Leader, 2004 – 2008
• Senator, 12th to 14th Congress, 2001 – 2013
Platform/s:
• Food security
• Strengthen agricultural sector
Major Advocacies:
• Pandemic Assistance Program
#8 SERAPIO, CARLOS
• 72 years old (as of election day)
• Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Faisal Mangondato
Education:
• LLB,University of the Philippines, 1975
• AB Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University, 1970
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Work Experience:
• Serapio & de Castro Law O ces
• O ce of the Executive Secretary of President Benigno Aquino – Lead of Consultant Pool
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O ce of the Presidential Adviser on Political A airs – Consultant
National Coastwatch Center – O ce of the President – Consultant
United Nations Development Programme Local Democracy Project in Asia – Consultant
USAID Inventory and Database Project for the Court of Tax Appeals -Project Manager
Author, Christianism: A Philosophical Guide to Political Praxis
Chair and operator, LABAN Poll Watching Operations Center (1978)
Platform/s:
• Federalism/People empowerment
• COVID-19 responses
Major Advocacies:
• Intends to use the budget of the country's second-highest o ce to pursue his advocacy for
political reform
#9 SOTTO, VICENTE TITO
• 73 years old (as of election day)
• Nationalist People’s Coalition
• Running mate of Presidential Candidate Pan lo "Ping" Lacson
Education:
• Executive Program for Leaders in Development at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy
School of Government that he completed in June 2000
• AB English, Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Work Experience:
• Senate President (2018-present)
• Senate Majority Floor Leader (2016-2018)
• Senator (2013-2016)
• Senate Majority Floor Leader (2010-2013)
• Dangerous Drugs Board chairman (2008-2009)
• Senator (1998-2004)
• Senator (1992-1998)
Platform/s:
• Anti-illegal drug campaign
• Anti-insurgency
• Budget reform
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Major Advocacies:
• Anti-SOGIE Bill
• Staunchly opposed the Reproductive Health Bill
• Anti-death penalty