2013 PROFILE OF SENATORIAL CANDIDATES
Background
ALCANTARA, SAMSON S.
-Graduated: Bachelor of Laws,
Manuel L. Quezon University-School
of Law (placed 3rd in the Bar
Examinations, 1957)
-Party: Social Justice Society,
National President (SJS)
Track Record
-He is engaged in active law practice since 1958
and currently a retained counsel of several teachers
and allied workers unions.
- He is the National President of Social Justice
Society, and the Founding Chairman and President
of ABAKADA GURO Party-list, a teachers’ party-list.
Platform/Advocacy
-Will participate in the crafting and
passage of laws relating to social
justice.
-Will push for the legislation of the
Teacher’s Code and a Teacher’s Bank
similar to Veteran’s Bank that will
-Awardee, Outstanding Abrenian Award in 2005 and protect and uphold the interests of the
the Achiever’s Award given by the Manuel L.
educators.
Quezon University in 2007 and an Outstanding
Alumnus of the Manuel L. Quezon University School Stand on Issues:
of Law in 2009
-Political Dynasty: Against
-Taught in various Law Colleges in Metro Manila
Background
ANGARA, JUAN EDGARDO
“Sonny”
-Born in Manila
-Married to Elvira Echauz. They have
three children.
-Graduated: BS Economics, London
School of Economics; Bachelor of
Laws, University of the Philippines;
Master of Laws, Harvard Law School,
Harvard University
-Party: Laban ng Demokratikong
Pilipino (LDP)
Background
AQUINO, PAOLO BENIGNO “Bam”
IV
-Born in Manila
-Married to Mary Fatima Gomez.
-Graduated: BSC in Management
Engineering, Ateneo de Manila
University (Summa Cum Laude)
-Party: Liberal Party (LP)
Track Record
-Campaign Staff & Legislative Researcher, Office of
Senator Angara (Summer 1998, 1997 & 1995)
-Associate Attorney (Litigation Department), Abello
Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRA) Law Office
(2001-2003)
-Deputy Minority Leader, House of Representatives
-Lone District, Aurora Province (2004-present)
-Some of the bills authored which enacted into law:
o PERA Law (Personal Equity Retirement
Account)
o Magna Carta of Women
o Civil Aviation Act; Tourism Act
o National Cultural Heritage Law
o Renewable Energy Law
o Tax Relief For Minimum Wage Earners Law
o Real Estate Investment Trust Law
o Juvenile Justice Law
o Salary Standardization Law
Track Record
-Commissioner-at-large, National Youth Commission
(2001)
-Chairperson, National Youth Commission (2003)
-President of MicroVentures, Inc. (current)
-President of the TAYO (Ten Accomplished Youth
Organizations) Awards Foundation, the country’s
premier youth award-giving body for youth
organizations (current)
Awards:
o Young Global Leader by the World Economic
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Working for the passage of the
following bills:
o Free College Entrance Exam
o Crime Prevention Committee in
Schools
o Teacher's Salaries
o Kasambahay Bill
o Anti-bullying
o Freedom of Information
o National Student Loan Program
o School Modernization
o Cybercrime Prevention
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information: Pro
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocated for Reproductive Health Bill
-Seeks to improve the government’s
conditional cash transfer or the
Pantawid Pamilya Program.
-His platform will be focused on
generating jobs, matching the
curriculum with the needs of industries,
and making it easier to do business in
the Philippines in order to support the
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Background
BELGICA, GRECO ANTONIOUS
-Born in Manila
-Married to Nina Rizzi Concepcion
Velasco. They have two kids.
-Graduated: (Bachelor’s Degree)
Marketing & Management, San Beda
College; (Post-graduate studies)
International Trade and Commerce,
University of California, Berkely, USA
Forum and was chosen to be part of Asia
Society’s pioneer batch of Asia 21 Fellows
(2006)
o Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines
(TOYM) in the category Social Enterprise and
Community Development (2010)
o Asian Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the
World Economic Forum’s Schwab Foundation
for Social Enterprises (2011)
o Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World
(2012)
micro-enterprises and generate even
more jobs and livelihood.
Track Record
- City Councilor of Manila (2004-2007) who served
as Chairman of Committee on Economic
Development and as Chairman, Committee on
Police, Peace and Order Fire and Public Safety.
- Board Member, Anti-Drugs Administrative Board of
Manila
- Executive Director, Dangerous Drugs Board
- President, Yeshua Change Agents Association,
Inc.
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocates for higher income
opportunities; less government
deduction; Flat Tax of not more than
10% of individual or corporate income
only.
-Strict implementation of RA 9165 The
Dangerous Drugs Act
-Limit government intrusion in trade
and the free market.
Stand on Issues:
-K-12 Program: Against
-Decentralization: Pro
-Party: Democratic Party of the
Philippines (DPP)
Background
BINAY, MARIA LOURDES NANCY
-Married. She has four children.
-Graduated: Bachelor’s degree in
Tourism, University of the Philippines
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
Track Record
-Deputy Secretary-General of UNA
-Helping out her parents in Makati and the Vice
President in his housing programs
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
Platform/Advocacy
-She is looking to provide homes and
safety to everyone in need, addressing
key problems in the housing sector and
rectifying issues to ensure that there is
a sustainable and reliable poverty
database system which would help to
identify beneficiaries.
-She would want to see more rights
given to children and measures
undertaken to ensure the safety and
health of even the most at risk kids.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
Background
CASIÑO, TEODORO “Teddy” A.
-Born in Davao City
-Married to Ruth Cervantes.
-Graduated: AB Sociology, University
of the Philippines-Los Baños
Track Record
-Public Information Director, Kilusang Mayo Uno
Labor Center (1994-1998)
-Columnist, Business World (1995-2004)
-Secretary General, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
(1999-present)
-Commissioner, EDSA People Power Commission
(2001-2003)
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-His platform is about the right to live
decently through affordable means and
quality governance through
accountability:
o Power to the people
o Fight for good governance
o Develop a pro-Filipino economy
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-Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng
mga Mamamayan
-Party-list representative, Bayan Muna
House of Representatives (2004-present)
-Chairman, Committee on Small Business and
Entrepreneurship Development; Senior ViceChairperson, Committee on Higher and Technical
Education (15th Congress – July 2010 to June 2013)
Principal author of four laws:
o The Public Attorneys Act of 2007 (R.A. 9406)
o The Tax Relief Act of 2009 (R.A. 9504)
o The Rent Control Act of 2009 (R.A. 9653)
o The Anti-Torture Act of 2009 (R.A. 9745)
o Lift the majority of the people from
poverty
o Protect the environment
o Build far foreign relations
o Defend democratic and human
rights
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o Promote nationalist and
progressive culture
o Uphold women’s rights and gender
equality
o Advance the peace process
Stand on Issues:
-RH Law: Pro
-Cybercrime Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Against
Background
CAYETANO, ALAN PETER
Track Record
-House Representative, Lone District of TaguigPateros (1998-2007)
-Born in Mandaluyong City
-Awardee, Top Outstanding Young Men (TOYM)
-Married to Taguig City Mayor Maria
2010 for his exemplary work in government and
Laarni Lopez.
public service
-Graduated: BA Political Science,
-Elected Senator (July 2010 – present) and served
University of the Philippines; Juris
as Senate Minority Floor Leader and Ex-Officio
Doctor, Ateneo School of Law-Ateneo member of all standing committees
de Manila University (Silver Medalist) o Chairman, Blue Ribbon / Committee on
Accountability of Public Officers
-Party: Nacionalista Party (NP)
o Chairman, Committee on Education, Culture
and Arts
o Chairman, Committee on Mass Media and
Information
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocates for Freedom of Information
Bill in the 15th Congress (July 2010 to
June 2013)
Background
COJUANGCO, MARGARITA “Ting
Ting”
Platform/Advocacy
-Her agenda for the 2013 election
includes food, peace and order and
public safety. Issues regarding food
involve the need to provide resources
to the poor and desperate. She desires
to see more people feeling safer on the
streets and allowing people to feel
more comfortable in their communities.
Track Record
-Governor, Tarlac (1992-1998)
-President, Philippine Public Safety College
-Former columnist
-Married to Jose Sumulong Cojuanco
Jr. They have five children.
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
-Advocates for the welfare of the
prisoners, education for children with
special needs
-His main platform is “PiTik-Presyo,
Trabaho, Kita”. It proposes to lower
prices, create more jobs and increase
wages.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
Background
DAVID, RIZALITO “Lito”
-Born in Tondo, Manila
-Married to Ma. Luna C. David. They
have three children.
-Graduated: BA in Sociology,
Masters in Environmental Studies
(Rural Sociology), University of the
Philippines – Los Baños
-Party: Ang Kapatiran Party (AKP)
Track Record
- Worked with the Office of Senator Francisco Tatad
(1993-1996) in various capacities: as executive
assistant, the supervising Legislative Staff Officer
and director of the Political Affairs Staff
-Became Consultant on Political Affairs and Head of
the Political Operations for Mindanao under the
Office of Deputy Speaker Hernando Perez at the
House of Representatives (1997-1998)
-Head Executive Assistant and Concurrent Director
for Political Affairs (1998-2004)
-Ran for the Presidency in the 2010 National
Elections
Platform/Advocacy
-Opposed the passage of Reproductive
Health (RH) bill that aims to guarantee
universal access to modern methods of
family planning.
-Supports Citizen Protection Act of
2010 which makes the carrying a gun
or any deadly weapon in public places
a criminal offense.
-Supports the Freedom of Information
Act (FOI) Bill: people’s right to
government information.
-Supports the prohibition of political
dynasty.
-Supports the abolition of pork-barrel
system since it is mostly the source of
corruption.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Visiting Forces Agreement: Against
-Partylist system reform: Pro
-RH Law: Against
Background
DE LOS REYES, JOHN CARLOS
“JC”
- Born in Olongapo City
- Married to Dunia Valenzuela. They
have three children.
-Graduated: B.A. in Theology,
Franciscan University of
Steubenville, U.S.A.; Master in
Public Administration, University of
the Philippines; Bachelor of Laws,
Saint Louis University
- Party: Ang Kapatiran (President)
Background
EJERCITO, JOSEPH VICTOR “JV”
-Born in Manila
-Married to Hyacinth Lotuaco. They
have two children.
-Graduated: BS Political Science, De
La Salle University
Track Record
- Taught Philosophy in University of Asia and the
Pacific (1993)
- City Councilor of Olongapo City (1995-1998, 2007present)
- As councilor, de los Reyes campaigned against
illegal drugs, rampant violations of worker’s rights at
Hanjin, Subic Bay; and campaigned against illegal
fish cages in the area.
- Protested against the proposed coal power plant
and government’s plan to open more casinos in
Subic.
-Executive Director of Breaking the Yoke of Poverty
Foundation, which oversees Jubilee Homes for the
Poor, a housing project for 60 families in Olongapo
City (present)
-Ran for the Presidency in the 2010 National
Elections
Platform/Advocacy
-Supports Citizen Protection Act of
2010 which makes the carrying a gun
or any deadly weapon in public places
a criminal offense.
-Supports the Freedom of Information
Act (FOI) Bill: people’s right to
government information.
-Supports the prohibition of political
dynasty.
-Supports the abolition of pork-barrel
system since it is mostly the source of
corruption.
Track Record
-Mayor, San Juan City (Jun 2001-Jun 2010)
-Congressman, San Juan City (June 30, 2010–
present)
-President, Buildworth Development Corporation
-President, Foremost Credit Resources, Inc.
-Executive Vice President, Foremost Credit
Resources, Inc.
-Executive Vice President, Meiji Incorporated
Platform/Advocacy
-Ensure access of the Filipino youth to
quality higher education by developing
regional educational hubs.
-Sustain drive for annual increase in
SUCs budgets; Monitor K12
implementation
-Work for legislation that invests in the
development of the Filipino youth for
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Pork Barrel System: Against
-PH claims to Scarborough Shoal: Pro
-RH Law: Pro
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-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
-Chairman, International Maximum Entertainment,
Inc.
-Awards:
o 1996 — Exemplary Leadership Award by the
Metro Area Jaycees
o 1997 — Graduated from the 10th Junior
Chamber International (JCI) Academy in Japan
o 1998 — Top Ten Newsmakers of the Year
o 1998 — Hosting National President, 53rd
Junior Chamber International (JCI) World
Congress
o 1998 — Most Outstanding National President
for Asia and the Pacific of the JCI
o 2007—The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM)
Awardee for Government Service
Background
ENRILE, JUAN PONCE “Jack” JR.
-Born in Manila
-Married to former Cagayan Province
Congresswoman Salvacion Santiago.
They have two children.
-Graduated: Bachelor of Arts,
Christian Heritage College-California;
Presidential Masters in Business
Administration, Pepperdine
University-California
-Party: United National Alliance
(UNA)
Background
FRANCIS JOSEPH “Chiz”
ESCUDERO
-Born in Manila
-Marriage to Christine Elizabeth
Flores was annulled in July 2012.
They have two children.
-Graduated: BA in Political Science,
Bachelors of Laws, University of the
Philippines; Masters in International
leadership and nation- building.
- Align Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program allocations towards programs
that increase productivity and lead to
job creation among the poor.
-Support LGU initiatives that enable
productivity and improve quality of life
within the local communities.
-Work for the full implementation of the
Kasambahay Bill.
-Work for legislative reforms that
ensure development resources and
government priorities are allocated and
implemented for Mindanao.
Stand on Issues:
How he voted on key issues:
- RH Law: NO
- Cybercrime Law: YES
- Sin Tax: ABSTAIN
Track Record
- Congressman since 1998; serving a full term (9
consecutive years) until 2007 for the First District of
the Province of Cagayan.
-Member of the following House committees in the
15th Congress: Accounts, Agriculture and Food,
Appropriations and Way & Means.
Platform/Advocacy
-He advocates for Food Sovereignty;
His campaign involves the vision to see
Filipinos more engaged in preparing
their own food and feeding themselves
as opposed to commercialization and
reliance on imported goods.
-Other platforms he aims to pursue are
Principal author of:
the Credit Card Reform and Anti-Batas Kasambahay or the Magna Carta of
Monopoly, and Batas Kasambahay.
Household Helpers (HN553),
-He is in favor of Charter Change for
- Anti-Trust (HN549); increasing the allowable
the amendments of certain provisions
personal and additional exemptions of individual
in the constitution particularly those that
taxpayers (HN550); reducing the income tax rates of directly impact the agricultural sector.
individual taxpayers (HN551); defining the crime of
home invasion, among others.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: AGAINST
-Freedom of Information Bill: PRO
Track Record
- Served as a member of the Philippine House of
Representatives from the 1st District Sorsogon, and
as the Minority Floor Leader of the 13th Congress
(2004-2007)
- A member of the Philippine Senate since 2007.
-As Senator:
o Enacted SB 2293 into law, National Internal
Revenue Code of 1997
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Provide home for every Filipino not
only for the underprivileged but also for
the ordinary employees (teachers,
policemen, soldiers, etc.)
-Job opportunities through microfinance, skills training;
-Giving enough funds to state colleges
and universities;
-Access to health benefits especially to
the senior citizens and the
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and Comparative Law, Georgetown
University, Washington D.C.
-Party: Independent
Background
FALCONE, BALDOMERO “Bal”
-Born in Leyte.
-Married to Alice Sonido Ludovica.
They have four children.
-Graduated: Sacred Heart Seminary
(Summa Cum Laude); Master’s in
Philosophy, University of San Carlos;
Master’s in Business Administration,
Asian Institute of Management.
o Enacted SB 2009 into law, which further
expands the Organizational Structure of the
Court of Tax Appeals (CTA)
o Chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice
and Human Rights]; Committee on
Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes
and Laws; Committee on Banks, Financial
Institutions and Currencies
o Senate Representative to the Judicial Bar and
Council
underprivileged;
-Fight for human rights or any form of
discrimination;
-Environmental sustainability;
-Fight for justice, peace and freedom.
Track Record
-Authored the book Christian economics: The
Philippines’ Developmental Ideology
-Co-founded Consultasia Management Services Inc.
-Executive Director, Sagip Bansa Filipinas
Foundation Inc.
-President, Millennium Industrial Commercial
Corporation (MICC)
Platform/Advocacy
-Use a high government position as a
fulcrum/legislative leverage to
comprehensively improve the lot of the
poorest of the poor in Philippine
society.
Track Record
- Mayor of Olongapo in 1980-1986, and 1988-1993
- Founding Chairman and Administrator
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority from 1992-1998,
bringing investments and creating almost 100,000
jobs.
- Secretary of Department of Tourism Secretary
(2001-2004) and adopted the WOW Philippines
campaign strategy.
-Senator of the Philippines from 2004 to 2010. As
Chairman of the Senate Committee of Constitutional
Amendments and Revision of Laws, he opposed the
method of Constituent Assembly or "con-ass" as
well as the Sigaw ng Bayan People's Initiative.
-Some of the Bills authored and sponsored:
- Veterans Pensions and Benefits Act of
2008 (author and sponsor)
- National Tourism Policy Act (author and
sponsor)
- New Automated Elections System Law
(author and sponsor)
- An Act Penalizing Violations of
International Humanitarian Law (author
and sponsor)
Platform/Advocacy
-He advocates for Education,
Agriculture, Enhancement of tourism,
Information Technology and National
Defense
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: AGAINST
-Freedom of Information Bill: PRO
-RH Law: PRO
-Sin Tax Law: AGAINST
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: PRO
Stand on Issues:
-Pork barrel system: Against
-Political dynasty: Against
-Party: Democratic Party of the
Philippines
Background
GORDON, RICHARD “Dick”
-Born in Zambales
-Married to Kate Gordon. They have
four children.
-Graduated: BA History and
Government, Ateneo de Manila
University; Bachelor of Laws,
University of the Philippines-College
of Law
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
-Joined the 2010 Presidential Race.
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
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Background
HAGEDORN, EDWARD “Ed”
Track Record
-Mayor of Puerto Princesa (1992-present)
-Born in Paranaque, Rizal
-While he was the Mayor, the City Government of
Puerto Princesa the following awards:
-Married to Ma. Elena Marcelo.
o Award of Excellence: Cleanest and Greenest
They have two children.
Component City of the Philippines (1994, 1995,
1997)
-Studied in San Sebastian College- o Best Local Government Unit Award (1994), 1996
Recolletos and University of the
o Gantimpalang Panglingkod (GALING-POOK)
East in Manila
Award for Bantay Puerto Program (1994)
o Management Awards of Asia (for Development
-Party: Independent
Management) (1996)
Background
HONASAN, GREGORIO “Gringo”
Track Record
-Became a Senator in 1995.
-Born in Baguio City
-He is principal author and co-author of, among
others, the Clean Air Act of 1999, Clean Water Act,
the National Security Policy, Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Act of 2009, the Solid
Waste Management Act of 2000 and the
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
Extension with Reforms Law (CARPER).
-Married to Jane Umali. They have
five children.
-Graduated: BS Economics,
University of the Philippines;
Philippine Military Academy (Class
Baron); Masters Degree in Business
Management, Asian Institute of
Management
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
Background
HONTIVEROS, ANA THERESIA
"Risa"
-Born in Manila, Philippines
-Graduated: BA in Social Sciences,
Ateneo de Manila University (Cum
Laude);
-Diploma Course in Managing Arts
Program, Asian Institute of
Management
-Party: Akbayan (Chairperson)
-He is shepherding the Freedom of Information Act,
or now referred to as the POGI Bill (People’s
Ownership of Government Information Act), the
National Mapping and Resource Authority Law and
the Land Use Act.
He has proposed a Mini-Marshall Plan for Mindanao
to help jumpstart economic development, peace
and order, and political unity.
Track Record
-Member, Governing Council of National Peace
Conference (since 1990)
-Awardee, Kapisanan ng Broadcaster ng Pilipinas
(KBP) Golden Dove for Best Female Newscaster
(1994)
-Secretary-General of Coalition for Peace (1998 to
1992)
- Chairperson of Pandayan para sa Sosyalistang
Pilipinas, a democratic socialist political organization
(August 2001)
-Awardee, Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM)
Award for Peace Advocacy (2001)
- member, Board of Directors of Amnesty
International Philippines
-Representative of Akbayan PartyList
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-His legislative agenda focus on jobs,
investments, national
healthcare, decentralization and develo
pment of infrastructure and land use,
education and youth development,
renewable and sustainable energy,
and social policies and advocacies.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Pro
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocate for the environment, social
reforms, national security, good
governance, education and public
health, youth and sports development.
-Against Reproductive Health and
Divorce Law. Supports the passage on
Universal Health Care.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-RH Law: Against
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
Platform/Advocacy
As lawmaker, she co-authored:
o Cheaper Medicines Law
o Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
Program extension with Reforms
(CARPER) Law
-A prominent advocate for the passage
of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill in
the 15th Congress.
-Her agenda mainly focus on a position
for the introduction of Divorce for
the Philippines, as well as being for the
Anti-Political dynasties bill. She also
supports the passage on Universal
Health Care.
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Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Pro
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
-Pork barrel system: Pro
-Visiting Forces Agreement: Against
-Partylist system reform: Pro
Background
LEGARDA, LORNA REGINA
“Loren”
- Born in Marikina City
- January 28,1960, 50 yrs. old
- Graduated: Broadcast
Communications from the
University of the Philippines (cum
laude).
- Higher studies in Special Studies
towards Professional Designation
in Journalism at the University of
California, Los Angeles, and
Master’s in National Security
Administration at the National
Defense College of the Philippines
Party: National People’s Coalition
(NPC)
Background
LLASOS, MARWIL
-Born in Daraga, Albay
-Graduated: BA in Political Science
(Cum Laude); Master of Arts in Public
Administration, Bicol University; PostGraduate Diploma in International
Humanitarian Law, 2005, National
Academy for Legal Studies and
Research (NALSAR), University of
Law, Hyderabad, India.
Track Record
-Started as anchor/reporter at RPN Channel 9 in
1981 and worked for other media networks, among
which was the ABS-CBN Channel 2 from 19861998.
-As a legislator, among the bills that she authored
are the following:
o Ra 10154 – Immediate Release Of Retirement
Benefits Of Government Employees
o Republic Act No. 9994 - Expanded Senior
Citizens Act Of 2010
o Republic Act No. 9729 - Climate Change Act Of
2009
o Republic Act No. 9501 - Magna Carta For
Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises Act
o Republic Act No. 9509 - Barangay Kabuhayan
Act
o Republic Act No. 9003 - Solid Waste
Management Act
o Republic Act No. 8749 - Clean Air Act
o Republic Act No. 9262 - Anti-Violence Against
Women And Children Act
o Republic Act No. 9231 - Anti-Child Labor Law
Track Record
-Served as Executive Assistant and Legal
Consultant in the Department of Agrarian Reform
(2000-2002);
-Served as a Resource Person in the House of
Representatives Committee on Agrarian Reform
-Served as SK Councilor, SK Chairman and exofficio member of the Sangguniang Barangay in
Albay
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Pro-people Leadership
-Holistic development philosophy
-Environmental protection
-Enhanced protection of OFWs
-Attainment of a just and lasting peace
-Better promotion and appreciation of
Filipino culture
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Prp
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
Platform/Advocacy
- Opposed the passage of
Reproductive Health (RH) bill
- Supports Citizen Protection Act of
2010.
-Supports the Freedom of Information
Act (FOI) Bill:
-Supports the prohibition of political
dynasty.
-Supports the abolition of pork-barrel
system since it is mostly the source of
corruption.
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-Party: Ang Kapatiran
Stand on Issues:
-Pork barrel system: Against
-Public–private partnership: Against
-K-12 program: Against
-PH claim to Sabah: Pro
-RH Law: Against
Background
MACEDA, ERNESTO “Manong
Ernie”
Track Record
- Councilor of Manila, 1959 and was recognized as
“Outstanding Councilor of Manila".
- Served as the Secretary of Community
-Born in Laguna
Development in 1966; he was the youngest Cabinet
-Married to Ma. Azucena Vera-Perez. Member of the Marcos administration.
They have four children.
- Appointed as Executive Secretary in concurrent
capacity as Chairman of the Commission on
-Graduated: Associate in Arts (Magna Reorganization in 1969.
Cum Laude), Bachelor of Laws (Cum -Appointed Philippine Ambassador to the United
Laude) from Ateneo de Manila
States (1998-2001) by Pres. Estrada.
University; Master of Laws, Harvard
-Writes a column for the Philippine Star, entitled
Law School; Doctorate in Public
"Search For Truth" and also hosts radio talkshow
Administration, Polytechnic University "Mr. Expose" on radio station DZRJ 810.
of the Philippines; Doctorate in
Education, Philippine Normal
University
Platform/Advocacy
-His platform includes job creation for
citizens within the country, increase in
education facilities and scholarships
available as well as assistance to
poorer students and support for senior
citizens with regards to discounts
and costs of living. Also included are
increased funds to local government
units and providing clean and safe
drinking water for every household in
the country.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
Background
MADRIGAL, MARIA ANA
CONSUELO “Jamby”
- Born in Manila
- Married to Frenchman Eric Jean
Claude Dudoignon Valade
-Graduated: Degrees in Economics
and French, Sta. Clara UniversityCalifornia; International and
Development Economics, Yale;
-Party: Liberal
Track Record
- Presidential Adviser for Children Affairs (19992001).
- Senator of the Philippines ( 2004 to 2010)
- She became the Chairperson of four Senate
Committees: Committee on Environment,
Committee on Youth, Women and Family
Relations, Committee on Peace, Unification and
Reconciliation, and the Committee on Cultural
Communities.
-Joined the 2010 Presidential Race
-Authored bills:
o Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2008
o Child Legitimization Law; Declaration of Child
Abandonment Adoption Law
o Military Service Board; Crime of Enforced or
Involuntary Disappearance
o Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2009
o National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of
2009; Anti-Racial and Religious Discrimination
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Defending human rights, the rights of
women and children.
-Voted against legislation of the E-VAT
law, the JPEPA treaty and the AntiTerrorism law.
Stand on Issues:
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
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Act
o Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of
2007; Magna Carta for Women
o Philippine Tax Academy; Exchange of
Information on Tax Matters Act of 2009
o Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Background
MAGSAYSAY, MARIA MILAGROS
ESPERANZA “Mitos”
Track Record
-Member of House of Representatives, 1st District of
Zambales (2004 to present)
-Born in Manila
Bills passed (authored and sponsored):
-House Bill 04974 – An act fixing the specific limits
of forest land in the province of Zambales
-House Bill 05531 - An act creating four additional
branches of the regional trial court in the third
judicial region to be stationed at the city of
Olongapo
-House Bill 06550 – An act granting the Olongapo
Electricity Distribution Company, Inc a franchise to
construct, install, establish, operate and maintain
and distribution system for the conveyance of
electric power to the end-users in the city of
Olongapo and its suburbs
-Married to Jesus Vicente
Magsaysay.
-Graduated: BS Business
Administration, University of the
Philippines
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
Background
MAGSAYSAY, RAMON JR.
-Born in Manila
Track Record
-House of Representatives , Lone District of
Zambales (1965-1969)
-Senator of the Philippines (1995-2001; 2001-2007)
-Married to Marie Louise Kahn. They
have no children but he had two
children from his first marriage.
-Principal author of
o Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA)
o Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement
Fund (ACEF)
-Graduated: BS in Mechanical
o Young Farmers’ Program (YFP)
Engineering, De La Salle University; o Special Education Fund (Amending Art 272 of
pursued post-graduate studies at
the Local Government Code)
Harvard School of Business
o Computer Literacy as subjects in elementary
Administration-Boston; spent another
and high school curricula
year in New York University Graduate
o Terrorism Finance Act
School of Business Administration
o Rationalization of Tax Administration Bill
o Pre-Need Bill
-Party: Liberal
o Corporate Recovery Act
o Doctors for the Barrios Bill
o Scholarship Program for Government
Employees Act
o Botika sa Barangay Bill
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
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Platform/Advocacy
-Advocated against the passage of
Reproductive Health Bill.
-Advocates for Health, Education,
Livelihood and Oil Deregulation.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-K-12 program: Pro
Platform/Advocacy
-Pushing for an honest, efficient,
responsive and open (HERO)
government.
-Advocates for Agriculture, Good
Governance, Job Generation and
attracting Investments.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
Background
MONTAÑO, RAMON “Mon”
-Born in Cebu City
-Married to Fe Pareja.
Track Record
-Major general (retired, Philippine National Police
-Chief, Philippine Constabulary Integrated National
Police
-Commander, Special Operations Group, Philippine
National Police, Camp Crame, Quezon City
Platform/Advocacy
No data.
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-Graduated: Bachelor of Science,
Philippine Military Academy
-Party: Independent
Background
POE, GRACE
-44 years old
-Graduated: BA Development
Studies, University of the Philippines;
BA Political Science, Boston CollegeMassachusetts
-Party: Liberal Party
Track Record
-Chairperson, Movie and Television Review and
Classification Board (MTRCB) since 2010
Platform/Advocacy
-Poverty Alleviation: Promote an
environment of inclusive growth, focus
anti-poverty programs on the family,
- As MTRCB Chair, she reformed the classification
and mobilize the support of all sectors.
system for movies and television, provided
-Opportunities for the Children: Provide
institutional support to independent film makers, and opportunities for the children so that
brought together government agencies and media
they will grow up to become productive
organizations in order to protect the interests of
citizens and active participants in the
children.
country’s development. Give special
attention to children who are victims of
poverty.
-Electoral Reforms: Never again should
we allow any group, no matter how
powerful they are, to deny our people
of our right to choose our leaders. Put
in place the necessary electoral
reforms, provide sufficient funding for
implementation, and rekindle the
people’s trust in the electoral system.
Stand on Issues:
-RH Law: Pro
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
Background
PENSON, RICARDO
-60 years old
-Graduated: BSBA in Marketing, San
Beda College; BBA Marketing,
University of Cincinnati
-Party: Independent
Track Record
-Chairman, La Mesa Parkways Corp
-General Manager, DRI Marine Builders
-President, Defense Resources Inc
-Lecturer, CISME, University of Adelaide
-Special Assistant, Office of the President of the
Philippines
-Author, "Marketing Strategies for Developing
Countries", UNDP staff working paper,1983
-Resource Speaker, "Looking Back, Moving
Forward", Center for Asian Studies, University of
Michigan 1986
-"Resiliency and Change in Philippine Political
Governance" 1999
-"Harmony in a Multi-Cultural World" 2000, Centre
for International Studies, University of Adelaide
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocates for the passage of a law
banning political dynasties by 2016
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Pro
-Pork barrel system: Pro
-Oil deregulation: Pro
-Public–private partnership: Pro
-Political dynasty: Against
Background
PIMENTEL, AQUILINO MARTIN
“Koko” III
-Born in Cagayan de Oro
-Married to Jewel May Lobaton, later
annulled. They have two children.
-Graduated: BS Mathematics, Ateneo
de Manila University; Bachelor of
Laws, College of Laws, University of
the Philippines (Bar Topnotcher,
1990)
-Party: PDP-Laban
Background
SEÑERES, HANS CHRISTIAN
-March 3, 1976, 36 years old
Track Record
- Commissioner (representing Mindanao) on the
National Youth Commission from 1995-1998
- Pimentel Yusingco Pimentel Garcia Law Offices
(1998-2002)
-Worked as lawyer in Pimetel, Pacuribot Law
Offices (July 2002 – December 2004)
- Lecturer at MBA-JD Consortium, De La Salle
Professional Schools and Far Eastern University
Institute of Law since 2006 he has been a
professorial lecturer from
-Co-anchor in radio programs (Bantay OFW and
Straight to the Point at DZXL.
- Became Senator in August 2011
Platform/Advocacy
-Mindanao, the youth, local
governments, socio-civic groups,
professionals, the poor
Track Record
-Forensic analyst, American Legal Systems Inc.
(USA)
-Data entry clerk, PRC Systems Inc. (USA)
-Bookkeeper, Seahawk Savings Bank (USA)
Platform/Advocacy
-Served as a Congressman for two
terms, representing a pro-life and a
youth group.
-Graduated: Financial Management,
Southeastern University-Washington
D.C.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-RH Law: Against
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
Stand on Issues:
-Pork barrel system: Pro
-Partylist system reform: Pro
-Party: Democratic Party of the
Philippines
Background
TRILLANES, ANTONIO “Sonny” IV
-Born in Caloocan City
-Married to Arlene G. Orejana. They
have two children.
-Graduated: BS Electronic
Communications Engineering, De La
Salle University; Cadet, Philippine
Military Academy (Cum Laude);
Masters degree in Public
Administration, University of the
Philippines
-Party: Nacionalista
Track Record
-Senator (2007 to present)
-Principal author of:
o RA 10154 – Immediate Release of Retirement
Benefits of Government Employees (Principal
author; Principal sponsor)
o RA 9522 – Archipelagic Baselines Law
(Principal author)
o RA 10172 – Administrative Correction of
Clerical or Typographical Error and Change of
First and Nickname in Birth Records (Principal
author)
o RA 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Principal
author)
o RA 10166 – Geology Profession Act of 2012
(Principal author)
o RA 10024 – Philippine Respiratory Therapy Act
of 2009
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocates for anti-poverty and anticorruption and committed to the cause
of overseas Filipino workers
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
-RH Law: Against
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
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Background
VILLANUEVA, EDUARDO “Bro.
Eddie”
-Married to Adoracion “Dory”
Villanueva. They have three children.
-Graduated: BS Commerce major in
Economics, Polytechnic University of
the Philippines (PUP)
Track Record
-PUP Faculty member (1970s)
-Founder and Leader of Religious group: Jesus is
Lord (JIL) Fellowship
-Awardee, Gintong Ama (1996)
-Pastor of the Year (1998)
-TV Host: Diyos at Bayan Program
-Founder and owner of ZOE Broadcasting Network
-Ran for Presidency in 2004 and 2010 elections
Platform/Advocacy
7Es of his Platform of Government:
1. Empower The People
2. Emancipate The People
3. Educate the People
4. Energize The Economy
5. Elevate the Living Standards of the
People
6. Eradicate Bad Governance
7. Establish Peace and Order in the
Land
-Party: Bangon Pilipinas
Background
VILLAR, CYNTHIA
Track Record
- In 1989, she joined Capitol Development Bank;
became its president until 1999, eventually making it
-Born in Muntinlupa City
one of the biggest private development banks.
-Holding senior positions in the Vista Land Group
-Married to Senator Manny Villar.
since 2001
They have three children.
-House Representative, Lone District of Las Piñas
(2001-2010)
-Graduated: Bachelor’s degree in
- She was elected the president of Development
Business Administration, University of Bankers-Association of the Philippines. As
the Philippines; Master’s degree in
President of Capital Bank, she propelled the bank to
Business Administration, New York
become the biggest private development bank of
University
the Philippines
Platform/Advocacy
- Her social and civic concerns are
ranging from environmental protection
to advancing the welfare of women,
children and family.
Stand on Issues:
-RH Law: Against
-Sin Tax Law: Pro
-Framework Agreement on
Bangsamoro: Pro
-Party: Liberal
Background
ZUBIRI, JUAN MIGUEL “Migz”
-Born in Makati City
-Married to Audrey Tan. They have
two kids.
-Graduated: BS Agribusiness,
University of the Philippines-Los
Baños; Master of Environment and
Natural Resources Management,
University of the Philippines-Open
University
-Party: United Nationalist Alliance
(UNA)
Track Record
- Member of House of Representatives, 3rd District
of Bukidnon (1998-2007)
-Senator of the Philippines (2007-2011)
- Zubiri announced his resignation as Senator in
August 3, 2011 following allegations of poll fraud
during the Senate elections in 2007.
-Among the other laws he sponsored, principally
authored or co-authored are:
o RA10068 – Organic Agriculture Act of 2010;
o RA 9147 – Wildlife Conservation and
Protection Act; RA 10121 – Philippine Disaster
Risk Management Act;
o RA 9165 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs
Act of 2002;
o RA 9679 – the Home Development Mutual
Fund Law of 2009 (Pag-IBIG Fund); RA 9653 –
the Rent Control Act of 2009;
o RA 9997 – the National Commission on Muslim
Filipinos Act of 2009; RA 9996 – the Mindanao
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
Platform/Advocacy
-Advocates for environmental
concerns.
-He was involved in concrete
environmental programs such as being
the founder of the Philippine Deer
Foundation and as President of the
Palawan-based Katala Foundation
which protects endangered wildlife
species and their habitats.
A trained first aider and certified rescue
diver, he is a Governor of the Philippine
Red Cross and active member of the
Red Cross Youth Committee and he is
a member of Concerned Divers of the
Philippines.
Stand on Issues:
-Divorce: Against
-Freedom of Information Bill: Pro
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Development Authority Act of 2010;
o RA 9904 – the Magna Carta for Homeowners
and Homeowners’ Associations;
o RA 9903 – Condonation of Penalties on
Delinquent Social Security Contributions;
o RA 9507 – the Socialized and Low-Cost
Housing Loan Condonation Program;
Compiled by Christian Convergence for Good Governance
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