party 4. date of birth january 14, ... san beda college, manila ... enactment of a law that will...

1. NAME

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH January 14, 1972 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:

5 SEX 8. NAME OF SPOUSE:

From To

1994

1999

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

CORRUPT AIRPORT OFFICIALS AND STAFF:

They must be accountable and punishable by law.

IMPOSITION OF TAXES AND CUSTOM DUTIES ON BALIKBAYAN BOXES:

Must be free because OFW they are the one who earning foreign currency to uplift the economic condition of our country that is their

privilege to free from the taxation and duties.

RISK OF MASS LAY-OFF IN CASE OF ECONOMIC TURMOIL:

As a Senator, I will call the attention of OWWA to use their contingency funds for emergency evacuation.

COLLEGE

Universidad de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City

(Bachelor of Science in Criminology)

GRADUATE STUDIES

Manuel L. Quezon University

(Masters Degree in Public Administration)

ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT:

They must be accountable in doing illegal recruitment and must be punishable by the law.

INABILITY TO SAVE MONEY:

If I will be elected as Senator. I will introduce a very good flat form program in order to eliminate poverty as what the Muslim country did.

Like: (Brunei, Dubai, Malaysia, and Indonesia).

ACTION PLANS/PLATFORM OF GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES CONFRONTING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ( ENUMERATE AT LEAST ONE TO THREE ACTIONS/PLANS AND NOT MORE THAN 150 WORDS PER SUBJECT)

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Placement Fee must be free because the OFW they're the one brought billion USD uplifting economy of our country.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

As a Senator, I will strongly request the attention of the Ambassador's and the labor attache to do their duty and responsibility to protect our

OFW in all cause.

ELEMENTARY

SECONDARY

LEVEL NAME OF SCHOOL

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9.

Bongao, Tawi-tawi

Shariff Ibrahim H. Albani

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Senator

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1. NAME

2. POSITION

Shariff Ibrahim H. Albani

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Senator

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BROKEN FAMILIES/CHILDREN INABILITY TO FINISH STUDIES:

The Government must give a full scholarship/insurance livelihood.

TERRITORIAL CLAIM OVER WEST PHILIPPINE SEA:

My stand, we have to establish a WIN WIN solution because that resources are not only intended for Philippine or for China, but its intended

for man kind. Talking about territory under UNCLUS decision China and Philippines are both signatory. China and Philippines must work

together and must be the example of the Unity to the ASIAN country and preparation for the 21 century.

ESTABLISHMENT OF AND PROVIDING BUDGET FOR MIGRANT AND OVERSEAS RESOURCE CENTER:

As a Senator, I will use my network to organized funding in addition to the contingency funds of the OWWA.

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1. NAME Aldin Ali

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH August 26, 1979 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1986 1993

1993 1994

1994 1996

1996 1997

1998 2003

2005 - Note: on-leave

III.

A.

B.

COLLEGESan Beda College, Manila (AB Philosophy and HRD)

GRADUATE STUDIES

University of the Philippines Diliman

Institute of Islamic Studies (MA in Islamic Studies)


On the short term, (1) stricter implementation of laws against illegal recruitment. (2) Enactment of a law that will grant DOLE-POEA Police

prosecutorial powers against illegal recruitment for faster resolution of cases filed against those caught and charged. This will send a very

strong message that our government is serious about this issue. (3) Intensification of intelligence gathering against unscrupulous

individuals/organizations and immediate filing of appropriate charges. (4) Streamlining and simplification of the entire recruitment process

for job placements from both POEA and POEA-accredited agencies. Simply put, this is to plug gaps which often lead to illegal recruitment

practices. This includes stronger participation of all stakeholders. In the long term, (5) encouragement of local investments

(industrialization) that leads to locally-placed employment opportunities that actually sustain livelihood for all Filipinos, reducing if not

eliminating, the need to seek employment abroad.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

(1) Include the rationalization of collection of placement fees in the attempt to simplify the recruitment process. A thorough study must be

conducted if collection of placement fees from job seekers can actually be eliminated totally and instead be passed on to employers

wanting to hire Filipinos. (2) In the meantime, the government through POEA must promote a "no-fees collected" policy ot ensure at the

least that only minimal/standardized fees are collected from job seekers and (3) that either of these policies are strictly enforced,

monitored and if there are private placement agencies who do not follow, be meted the appropriate sanctions. (4) In the medium term, the

government must promote as a policy that no placement or service fees are to be collected from job seekers.

SECONDARY Jose Abad Santos Memorial School - PWU (1st HS)

Maria Jzennxhelle Siatan


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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Jose Abad Santos Memorial School - PWU

Muscat Private School - Muscat, Oman (2nd and 3rd HS)

Jose Abad Santos Memorial School - PWU (4th HS)

Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka

Manila

Alexander Alimmudin J. Ali

Male Female

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1. NAME Aldin Ali

2. POSITION

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator


B.

C.

D.

E.

F. CORRUPT AIRPORT OFFICIALS AND STAFF:

(1) The only way to solve the issue of corruption is to elect leaders who will not turn a blind eye on this menace. We have enough laws

that protect the citizenry from this. Implementation of these laws should be strictly done. We must be more vigilant and report whenever

corruption or abuses being committed by individuals whose main task is to serve the people. (2) Government must truly encourage our

people to participate in the efforts to eradicate corruption; establish simple but strong mechanisms to combat this and assist them in filing

complaints and charges. (3) Enact the FOI bill. (4) Expand the powers and capabilities of the Office of Ombudsman for faster investigation

and filing of appropriate cases.


We must always think long-term. Economic turmoil is a recurring event experienced by all economies. A strong and dynamic

industrialized economy is still the only solution to this type of problem. As a Senator, I will push the creation of more Economic Zones. Let

working abroad be a desire or conscious decision rather than a necessity to our citizens. In the meantime, government must put in place

alternative means of livelihood for laid-off overseas Filipinos.


(1) Include financial literacy as a component of our general education curriculum. We have to short early rather than have this on an

optional basis later on. (2) As an immediate measure, the government through DOLE-OWWA and BSP must work closely and provide

financial literacy seminars to new and current overseas FIlipino workers. Savings and investment schemes must also be made available

and be heavily promoted to all overseas Filipino workers. (3) Encourage our private banking sector to participate by intensifying their

efforts to entice overseas Filipino workers to save and invest their hard-earned money and provide incentives to the private sector who

will participate in this effort. (4) Provide support to NGOs that promote financial literacy and alternative sources of income.

(5) I reiterate my stand on a comprehensive industrialization of our economy as it's the only way permanent employment can be made

locally available.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

(1) I stand by the move to industrialize our economy to generate local employment. It's the only way to get rid of the horror stories of

Filipinos (mostly household workers) being abused by their employers. This issue is personal to me as I have witnessed the effects of

employer abuses first hand. My father was Ambassador to Oman (1st) and Egypt (1993-1998) and he fought hard and stood up against

employer abuses. In fact, in Oman, he was called legendary by both diplomatic circle and host country. Before being Ambassador, he

was Special Envoy assigned in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (2) Educate well our citizens. This way, should some of them decide to work

abroad, they will be working as skilled and professionals (and hence, better able to protect themselves) and not as a household staff. It's

time that our government, as a policy must not allow Filipinos to be deployed abroad as such. (3) In the meantime, reorient the way our

diplomatic missions are structured, particularly where a large number of Filipinos are working as household staff, to reflect this evolution.

Our diplomatic missions must shed off the stigma of being aloof to OFWs and really working for them, considering that we taxpayers are

the ones paying their salaries.

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1. NAME Aldin Ali

2. POSITION

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator


G.

H.

I.

J.


I am for increasing the allowable amount before taxes and other duties are imposed on these Balikbayan boxes.


This is a very high price to pay by going abroad to work. Families are left with no choice but to go through this. (1) I once more reiterate

my stand that jobs be made available locally - jobs that actually sustain a family and not just meagre salaries that barely make ends

meet. (2) While we reorient our economy, our government must at all cost help in the societal aspect of the OFW phenomenon. Every

effort must be done to track, document and monitor all overseas worker families and if intervention is needed, quickly act to manage any

issues that may negatively affect their already fragile situation. (3) Institutionalize in communities, religious congregations and

schools/university a support group mechanism for children of overseas Filipino workers.


It is a fact that we are one of the least capable in defending our territorial integrity in the region. We must not act in haste in addressing

this issue. (1) We must assert our rights on these islands, especially those that are really ours historically. (2) This issue will neither be

solved by military means nor by provoactive posturing. (3) Let us engage other claimants directly, like how we would talk to our neighbors.

We must communicate with them sincerely and must not make actions which can be construed otherwise.


I am in favour of this. If elected, I will push for this in the senate. While we are industrializing our economy, we still must manage both

migrant and overseas workers. Establishing a resource center will greatly help mitigate a number of issues confronting our modern day

heroes. The center can be the mechanism to track, document, and monitor the statuses of families of Overseas workers and attend to

their needs such as counselling and training for other means of livelihood.

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1. NAME Raffy

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH May 17, 1948 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1953 1961 1st/2nd Honors

1961 1965

1965 1970Dean's List

(5th Year)

1996 1997 A-student

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

Bagumbayan

Manila

Rafael M. Alunan III

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senatorial Candidate

ELEMENTARY La Salle College (Bacolod)

SECONDARY La Salle College (Bacolod)

Elizabeth Jalbuena


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HONORS

RECEIVED


9.


There is no quick fix it solution for the lack of domestic jobs. Nonetheless there should be contingency plans for redeploymment elsewhere.

Agro-industrial development long-term.

COLLEGEDe La Salle College (Manila)

Harvard Kennedy School of Government


As a member of the Senate, I will exercise oversight of the Executive especially DFA/DOLE/OWWA/POEA/DOJ to see if they are

performing as they should to protect and assist our OFWs.





HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:



EMPLOYER ABUSE:



GRADUATE STUDIES


Government should not harbor criminals. Fire them and haul them to court.

Male Female

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1. NAME Raffy

2. POSITION

Rafael M. Alunan III

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


G.

H.

I.

J.


Perhaps an exemption up to a certain limit. Needs careful study.


Poverty reduction through agro-industrial development to reverse the dias pora, reunite the families and get nation-building underway.


Pursue legal-diplomatic initiatives, build credible deterrence, build alliances, negotiate multilaterally.


Yes. No-brains.

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1. NAME Ina

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH February 14, 1968 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1976 1982

1982 1986

1986 1991

1991 1992

III.

A.

B.

COLLEGENotre Dame University

University of the Philippines


Illegal recruitment remains a big problem, especially against our poor citizens from the rural, far-flung areas, particularly in Mindanao. To

combat illegal recruitment, I would propose in the Senate the following laws:

a. Bigger budget for the POEA so it could set up regional centers and e-centers where OFWs can register and check the registration of

their recruiters.

b. Stiffer penalties, to include life imprisonment and the current maximum fine of up to P500,000 to P1 Million, for anyone involved in illegal

recruitment of whatever scale.

c. Stiffer penalties, including life imprisonment, against any government employee or official found involved in or conniving with illegal

recruiters.

d. Allocate more funding for the government's OFW reintegration readiness program.

e. Preferential lending rates and a special window for returning OFWs in government and private banks.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Law enforcement is a very important tool in ensuring that those who abuse the rights of and take advantage our people, especially our

OFWs, would be found and made to face justice for their misdeeds. To ensure that our government law enforcement agencies are

empowered to protect our OFWs, I would propose in the Senate the following measures:

a. Additional funding for agencies that specialize on protecting our OFWs to provide training and skills to their personnel, including the

ability to go after the money trail of those who abuse our OFWs.

b. Creation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee for OFWs, with focus on ensuring the full implementation of current laws, and

others that would be passed in the future, on the protection of the rights and the welfare of our OFWs.

GRADUATE STUDIES

ELEMENTARY Cotabato City Pilot Elementary School

SECONDARY Notre Dame of Cotabato School for Girls

Suharto Ambolodto


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9.

Liberal Party - Daang Matuwid

Kabuntalan, Maguindanao

Nariman Ambolodto

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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

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1. NAME Ina

2. POSITION

Nariman Ambolodto

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.


Under Daang Matuwid, those who violate the law must face justice. We will demand this when we are in the Senate, and we expect nothing

less not only among airport and customs officials who serve our OFWs in our airports and seaports, but among all in government service.


The country's entire tax system needs to be reviewed, and not just those that concern OFWs and their families, to ensure equitable and fair

taxation among all Filipinos regardless of income and status. For OFWs, however, we need to give them preferential treatment because of

the economic value of their contribution to the economy and give honor to the sacrifice they give in leaving their families in the country so

they could earn good income.


We currently have a P2.5 Billion OFW protection fund that should be tapped in cases such as these, a no one shall be left behind under

the Daang Matuwid, and I will propose in the Senate the following:

a. Supplemental budget to ensure more funding for this assistance program for OFWs who would be laid off in case of any economic

turmoil or conflict in their host countries and they need to be repatriated back to the Philippines.

b. Better intelligence assessment by concerned government agencies, including the DFA and the DOLE to ensure we can preposition

government personnel and resources in the countries where the OFWs face these kinds of turmoil in case they need immediate evacuation

and/or repatriation.

c. Under Daang Matuwid, we expect our economy to get better as investor confidence would remain strong because of lesser corruption

and clearer government economic policies, thus creating more job and income opportunities that would provide cushion the reintegration of


A high savings rate is a very important factor in amassing capital that could be used for local industries that would help alleviate the dispora

of our OFWs.

a. While we have deregulated the financial and banking industry, they still need to be encouraged to put up facilities that are near or easily

accessible to our OFWs in their place or country of work.

b.We will also encourage programs in governmeent agencies in the Philippines to provide closer coordination with OFW families

nationwide to encourage them to be wiser in the use of their hand-earned money.

c. We shall also need to prove to our OFWs that the government is not going to waste their money by strengthening our campaign against

corruption, as our Daang Matuwid Program has done in the past six years under President Benigno C. Aquino III and under our presidential

candidate Secretary Mar Roxas and vice-presidential candidate Leni Robredo.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

a. The DFA amd the DOLE have to increase cooperation and joint programs to provide legal and economic relief to any Filipino who suffer

from abuse from their employers.

b. This is going to be strengthened by the development of closer and people-centered cooperative work with the host governments, and

their creation of a strong database program that would ensure we have information on employers and employees and local laws and

customs to protect our OFWs.

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1. NAME Ina

2. POSITION

Nariman Ambolodto

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

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H.

I.

J.


The protection and promotion of the welfare and rights of OFWs must be a responsibility not only of the National Government but also of

local government units, which have closer relationship with the families of OFWs as their constituents. Thus, LGUs must be empowered to

provide social welfare and other economic assistance to OFWs' families in their communities through special funding. I will ask the

Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to submit a report to the Senate and the Joint Congressional Oversight

Committee on Higher Education on this growing problem and determine a more systematic and comprehensive program to find solutions. I

will also ask the Department of Social Welfare and Development to submit a report if this problem is being addressed effectively both at the

national and local levels.


I shall support the continuation of the current policy of our National Government in protecting our territory, and the resolution of any issue

concerning claims over disputed territories through multilateral forums and systems. I will also support the continued allocation of additional

funds for the strengthening of our national maritime capabilities. I will support continued cooperation with our allies and neighbors in the

maintenance of regional peace and cooperation.


This program is central to ensuring that all OFWs are given protection and access to our government wherever they are in the world, and

thus it has my full support. I will ask the next President to ensure that the government establishes Migrant and Overseas Resource Centers

in each country with a concentration of OFWs at the national and regional, or even provincial levels, so they will have a home away from

home when working abroad.

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1. NAME Mr. Senior Citizen

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH March 15, 1944 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1654 1690

1960 1964

1965-1966 1972-1974

B.S. B.A. MAJOR

IN ACCOUNTING

Passed C.P.A.

exams 1974

1976 1980

BACHELOR OF

LAWS

Passed the Bar -

1981

III.

A.

B.

C.

COLLEGEUniversity of the East

University of the East


- Prevention is still worth more than a pound of cure. More information dissemination is necessary to prevent this. Local workers are easily

tempted by a high salary abroad, some are not even aware of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to which all

countries are bound.

- I also recommend stiffer penalties for illegal recruiters, because OFWs are the lifeblood of the Philippine economy in terms of

remittances, and they sacrifice time with family just to seek employment abroad.

- A safety net for victims of illegal recruiters is another thing that can be done. The government must provide livelihood programs or a

source of income for these victims, because they can no longer recover the amount paid to the illegal recruiter.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- There are now companies offering fly-now-pay-later plans at reasonable rates.

- I will file legislation mandating the creation of an oversight committee that will be responsible for regulating the fees of recruitment

agencies.

GRADUATE STUDIES


- Educate our OFWS (even through an internet website) especially about financial literacy: savings rate, mutual funds, Unit Investment

Trust Fund (UITF), the stock market, etc. The OWWA is already doing this for the reintegration of OFWs but the agency needs to more

effectively disseminate its services. Some OFWs do not avail of such service at all but go directly into business, often resulting in loss of

savings.

ELEMENTARY Bonifacio Elementary School

SECONDARY Cayetano S. Arellano High School

Remedios Dulay Arquiza


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Senior Citizens Party - Independent

Tondo, Manila

Godofredo V. Arquiza

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Senator

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1. NAME Mr. Senior CitizenGodofredo V. Arquiza

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6. NICKNAME:

PICTURE

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C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


I will file a bill intended to streamline airport operations so that corrupt officials and staff will not find loopholes in security to target unwary

OFWs.


I will draft a House Bill, which if enacted into law, will exempt all items sent through courier from being subjected to tax. This will amend the

Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP) mandates that all items brought into the Philippines are subject to import duties. Items,

including used items, brought to the Philippines as parcels mailed through the Australian Post or sent through courier services (LBC, DHL,

Fedex, etc.) are subject to tax.


- Most children of OFWs want to follow in the footsteps of the parent who went abroad. If the government can provide scholarships for out-

of-school youth, the same may be done for OFW children.

- Upon the establishment of a Migrant Resource Center, counseling may be provided thereat for the spouse of the OFW with a broken

family.


- This is already being adjudicated by an international Court and we must abide by the decision of said Court.

- Additionally, we must avoid instigating conflict through media with the contesting country.


- Each OFW pays a travel tax of P2,000.00 upon arrival from abroad, and the number of OFWS as of 2014 was already 2.3 million. - The

taxes could be appropriated for the establishment and funding of a Migrant Center.


- Livelihood Projects to enable the returnees to get back on their feet, small loans for OFWs planning to return to work in other countries.

- DOLE-OWWA has a program called "Balik-Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay" where displaced / distressed workers can avail of either starter kits

worth Php 7,500.00 or a livelihood assistance of Php 10,000.00. A legislative measure could be drafted with the end in view of providing

such assistance on an avail now-pay later basis.

- The DTI should also make it easier for prospective small and medium entrepreneurs to open businesses across the country to enable the

families of OFWs to start their own businesses.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

There are many cases of employer abuse and our embassies must be ever-ready to provide legal, medical and immediate assistance to

OFWS who are victims of such abuse.

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1. NAME Greco

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1974 1980

1980 1984

1985 1991

2000Partial

Scholarship

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.


Capital punishment for corrupt officials.


Bring them home and secure their life, business, property here in the Philippines.

COLLEGESan Beda College, Manila

GRADUATE STUDIES International Trade and Commerce




HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Direct hiring or a Non-Intervention Hiring Bill.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

ELEMENTARY Miracle Life Christian Academy

SECONDARY Miracle Life Christian Academy

Niña Rizzi V. Belgica


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PDP-LABAN

Manila

Greco Antonious Beda B. Belgica

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

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1. NAME Greco

2. POSITION

Greco Antonious Beda B. Belgica

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

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H.

I.

J.


10% Flat Rate Tax. To remove corruption, collection and discretion.



1)Negotiate with other countries


Ok. The best way to protect OFW's is to bring them home and secure them here. I am an OFW myself, I know what they feel. If not for

corruption in government that makes us all poor, then we would have not left.

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1. NAME Walden

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH November 11, 1945 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1952 1958

1958 1962

1962 1966 A.B.

1969 1972 M.A.

1972 1975 Ph.D.

III.

A.

COLLEGEAteneo de Manila University

GRADUATE STUDIES Princeton University

Princeton University


- Crack down on them. Higher penalties for illegal recruiters.

- Expand the budget for legal services and reintegration of overseas workers.

- Establish stronger penalties for illegal recruiters.

- Fully implement laws abolishing placement fees.

- Aggressively negotiate bilateral labor agreements with all countries that host Filipino workers that would give them decent wages and

provide legal protection and unionization rights for them.

- Establish a Department of Overseas Workers Affairs to more effectively respond to the welfare and interests of our OFWs.

- Establishment and budget for Migrant and Overseas Resource Center.

- Prosecute officials who engage in sexually exploiting or trafficking OFWs.

- Filing of administrative and criminal charges and dismissal of corrupt airport officials and staff members

- Elimination of taxes and import duties on balikbayan boxes

- Work closely with “sending countries” to increase their collective power vis-vis “receiving countries” so as to eventually set the terms of

deployment of migrant workers and come up with a transnational regulatory framework that would protect them from abuse and promote

their interests.

- Devise a national economic strategy that would produce decent jobs and wages at home and thus reduce the pressure to seek work

overseas.

- Financial support for all education-related expenses of OFWs.

- Government-subsidized counseling and financial support for counseling services for OFW families.


ELEMENTARY Ateneo de Manila University

SECONDARY Ateneo de Manila University

Suranuch Thongsila


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Independent

Cardona, Rizal

Walden Bello

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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

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1. NAME Walden

2. POSITION

Walden Bello

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

B.

C.

D.


- Raise wages, redistribute land.

- Stop exploitation of labor by capital by passing the Security of Tenure Act and phasing out all contractual labor by 2022.

- Tighten up occupational safety regime and pass legislation that would dissolve companies engaged in serious violations of occupational

safety, starting with prosecution and dissolution of Kentex.

- Grant full trade union rights to the public sector.

- Institutionalize collective bargaining by industry.

- Support the unionization of domestic workers.

- Establishment of decent unemployment compensation for up to three years after lay-off.

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- Abolish placement fees and imprison violators.













their interests.


overseas.



EMPLOYER ABUSE:

- Prosecute and imprison abusive employers.








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1. NAME Walden

2. POSITION

Walden Bello

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

E.

F.

G.

H.


File administrative and criminal charges.


Disagree. No taxes and duties on balikbayan boxes.


-Financial support from government and council.













their interests.


overseas.




- Regularize work. Institute unemployment insurance and composition.








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1. NAME Walden

2. POSITION

Walden Bello

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

I.

J.


- I support this. I authored bill to rename South China Sea to West Philippine Sea.

- Follow a foreign policy based on the principle of non-alignment and independence from the superpowers.

- Repeal VFA and EDCA.

- Reject China’s Nine-Dash-Line claim to 90 per cent of the West Philippine Sea.

- Devise a military strategy focused on creating a credible naval defense.

- Press Asean and China to begin negotiations on a Code of Conduct in the West Philippine Sea.

- Continue to pursue the legal track to Spratly claims in the Hague.

- Renegotiate ASEAN Economic Community to promote true regionalism, not neoliberal regionalism that will only benefit transnational

corporations.

- Promote South-South regional and international agreements.














their interests.


overseas.



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1. NAME Sandra

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH 08 October 1960 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1966 1972

1972 1976

1976 1980

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino

Batuan, Masbate

Sandra Martinez Cam

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Batuan Elementary School

SECONDARYMasbate National Comprehensive High School (Formerly

Masbate High School)


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.


Will provide financial and employment assistances through National/Local Government Units.

COLLEGEManuel L. Quezon University

(A.B. Journalism)

GRADUATE STUDIES


Will strengthen POEA's mandate and strictly implement the law.


Will strictly implement a mandatory membership and coverage program with Social Security System.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Will set a standard ceiling rate on each categories of overseas employment.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Will take an active and vigilant stance in safeguarding the rights of OFWs through modern technology.


Will take an active and vigilant stance in safeguarding the rights of passengers through proper monitoring means with aid from moderm

technology.


Will make sure that the rates are affordable.

Male Female

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1. NAME Sandra

2. POSITION

Sandra Martinez Cam

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

H.

I.

J.


Enact a law where in every Filipino Family will have atleast one(1) member should be given a Technical Educations and Skills

Development Authority (TESDA) with coorperation with Local Government Units(L.G.U)


Will represent a diplomatic but yet an assertive dialogue with other claimants.


Will Increase the legal assistance fund for Overseas Filipino Workers(OFW)- Litigants.

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1. NAME Mel

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1957 1963 with Honors

1963 1967 with Honors

1967 1970

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.


Criminal action and dismissal from offices. Damages payment for OFWs who miss or lose their employment.


Taxing and imposing customs duties is harsh as working abroad is the result of our government not able to provide job for our workers.


Philippine Government Intervention thru diplomatic action and aid of OWWA.

COLLEGE

Notre Dame University

(A.B. Political Science)

GRADUATE STUDIES


Criminal action and total ban in the recruitment business.


Proper counsels and monitoring.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Issue a warning to reduce fees or permanent closure of agency and where legal and feasible refund excessive fees to applicants.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

There is no international agency that takes care of overseas workers. Work with Commission on Human Rights in Geneva to set up

international court or agency to take care of OFWs on employer abuse.

ELEMENTARY Sikitan Elementary School

SECONDARY Notre Dame University

Susana P. Chavez


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

PMM - WPP

Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

Melchor G. Chavez

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

Page 1 of 2

1. NAME Mel

2. POSITION

Melchor G. Chavez

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

H.

I.

J.


Loneliness abroad encourages the workers into a relationship which result in abandonment of legal families and failure to provide the needs of

children.


It is a question of a claim based on tradition in contrast to the Philippine claim based on international law duly signed by parties.


OWWA is not enough, the Department of Labor must have a permanent body duly provided with budget to take care of our modern heroes

who have given economic wealth to our country.

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1. NAME Leila

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

Class

Valedictorian

Class

Valedictorian

Class Salutatorian

III.

A.

B.

C.

Liberal Party (LP)

Iriga City, Camarines Sur

Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa M. De Lima

SECONDARY La Consolacion Academy (now La Consolacion College)

COLLEGE

De La Salle University

(Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science)

GRADUATE STUDIES

San Beda College of Law, Mendiola, Manila City

(Bachelor of Laws)


1. Strengthen the DOJ-led Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking;

2. Review the law on illegal recruitment based on study of overseas employment profiles and demographics to fine-tune regulations per OFW

sector;

3. Review immigration regulations enforced at airports geared towards protecting victims of illegal recruitment and human trafficking;

4. Modernize/ computerize inter-agency information and data-sharing between the DOLE, DOJ, Bureau of Immigration, PNP, NBI, and other

law enforcement agencies involved in the drive against illegal recruitment and human trafficking;

5. Strengthen special anti-trafficking investigation and prosecution teams.

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY La Consolacion Academy (now La Consolacion College)


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

1. Review labor laws and policies regulating placement fees;

2. Enhance policies and laws on regulations against onerous OFW contracts;

3. Enhance government intervention and support in OFW placement activities;

4. Review placement fee exemption policies for possible expansion to other sectors;

5. Explore viability of providing government incentives to recruitment agencies with low or exempt placement fees.


1. Provide local government financial counseling support to OFW families at the barangay level;

2. Link and coordinate OFW families to micro-financing and small and medium-scale business support programs of government;

Male Female

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1. NAME Leila

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.


1. Catalog available local jobs in construction, transport and the logistics sectors for semi- and low-skilled OFWs;

2. Continue economic policies on job and investment-generation for returning OFWs;

3. Expand TESDA services for vocational course trainings geared towards acquiring alternative employment opportunities;

4. Facilitate employment of returning OFWs in government and public-private partnership construction and infrastructure projects;

5. Study viability of an emergency relief fund for returning OFWs.

3. Institutionalize financial management orientation courses for OFW families;

4. Strengthen laws against and crack down on investment and pyramiding scams victimizing OFWs;

5. Draw up comprehensive government policy response to the impact and consequences of commercialization and consumerist culture on

OFW families.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

1. Reinforce Labor Attache’ complement in all countries with high incidents of employer abuse to achieve a realistic ratio between the OFW

population and embassy personnel tasked to provide aid and support to OFWs;

2. Tap into OFW communities and their organizations for networking in the monitoring and reporting of cases of employer abuse;

3. Institute DFA/DOLE quick response teams to rescue and aid OFWs in distress, especially those under threat of harm or even death;

4. Prioritize hiring of personnel with experience in migrant assistance work and with deep roots in Filipino migrant communities in critical

deployment countries;

5. Ensure full social support services and benefits to victims of employer abuse.


1. Ensure proper management of airport facilities by experienced and competent executives through the implementation of strict management

qualification procedures;

2. Ensure operation of airport surveillance facilities such as CCTVs;

3. Conduct joint “integrity, efficiency and coordination” training seminars among various government agencies operating at airports including

Immigration, Customs, PNP, Airport Police, etc.;

4. Modernize airport facilities and services;

5. Establish OFW complaint centers in major international airports manned by officials and personnel detailed from the Office of the

Ombudsman and the Office of the President for immediate initiation of administrative and criminal action against airport officials complained of.


1. Implement strict inspection guidelines;

2. Identify and implement measures against smuggling through balikbayan boxes;

3. Identify and prosecute entities utilizing balikbayan boxes for smuggling;

4. Maintain duty-free limit on balikbayan boxes;

5. Modernize customs facilities for inspection such as x-rays.

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1. NAME Leila

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

H.

I.

J.


1. Expand social counseling services for OFW families;

2. Initiate academe-government discourse and long-range planning on social impact of OFW phenomenon on the Filipino family;

3. Establish OFW family children peer support groups at the local levels in coordination with NGOs and CSOs;

4. Expand government scholarship programs especially in rural areas with high concentration of OFW families;

5. Improve Family Code provisions on the protection of the Filipino family and provide avenues for post-separation remedies regardless of

legal separation or separation-in-fact cases.


1. Maintain UNCLOS arbitration as primary foreign policy strategy in dealing with West Philippine Sea issue vis a’ vis China;

2. Explore strategic alliances with ASEAN West Philippine Sea stakeholders such as Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia;

3. Improve and enhance alliances with US, Japan and Australia to counter an emerging Chinese expansionism and aggressive military build-

up;

4. Continue and expand AFP modernization towards territorial defense and domain-awareness capability upgrades, primarily in the airspace

and marine areas, and amend the Government Procurement Law to accommodate alternative but competitive procurement methods, other

than public bidding, for highly specialized and big-ticket defense items;

5. Pursue aggressively military-equipment exchange/ purchase agreements/ programs with the US, Japan, Korea, Australia and other first

world allies that regularly dispose of their modern military equipment.


1. Increase GAA budget for MWOFRC;

2. Expand MWOFRC services to include male OFWs in distress;

3. Explore budget sources through donations from international NGOs and civic organizations operating in host countries, and other entities,

for the exclusive use of MWOFRCs, subject to government auditing rules;

4. Establish links with Filipino migrant community organizations, NGOs, and support groups;

5. Enhance coordination system with other embassy personnel involved in the rescue and aid of OFWs in distress.

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1. NAME FRANK

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH NOV. 28, 1945 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1951 1957

1957 1961

1961 1965

1965 1969

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - DILIMAN

GRADUATE STUDIES

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF LAW


-Together with POEA and OWWA, we will intensify public information programs on overseas employment laying down migrant workers'

rights and providing the procedures and mechanisms in asserting these rights.


- We will explore the establishment of programs on financial planning for our OFWs.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- We recently passed the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Act to boost the government's capability to respond to the

needs of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and make more equitable the agency's collection policy for its land-based and sea-

based members. This addresses the unequal treatment of OFWs with regard to the payment of OWWA dues because, under the current

OWWA policy, sea-based workers such as seafarers pay higher contribution to the OWWA than land-based workers. Land-based workers

would only pay $25 for a two-year contract, while the seafarers would pay $25 every six months or a total of $100 for two years.

- We will also study the policy of standardizing the "placement fees" charged by the recruitment agencies to prevent overchanging and

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

- We shall enhance personnel and service availability in foreign jurisdictions, provide mobile consular services as often as possible, and

survey jurisdictions with additional need for POLO-OWWA officers.

- We shall strategically map out the presence of OFWs abroad, especially in cities distant from capitals, where embassies or consular

offices are located.

ELEMENTARY BALUARTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY UP ILOILO COLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

MILAGROS DRILON


INCLUSIVE DATES

OF ATTENDANCESCHOLARSHIP/

ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

LIBERAL PARTY

ILOILO CITY

FRANKLIN M. DRILON

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

SENATOR

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

Female Male

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1. NAME FRANK

2. POSITION

FRANKLIN M. DRILON

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

SENATOR

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


- We will push for the renovation and upgrading of facilities in our international airports, focusing on the installation of security devices such

as CCTVs, in order to facilitate apprehension of erring airport staff.


- We recently passed the Customs and Tariff Modernization Act, which will increase the de minimis value (amount below which no duties

and taxes will be collected from P10 to P10,000, and will raise the tax exemption ceiling for packages sent by balikbayans and returning

residents from P10,000 to P150,000. These updated rates will expedite the process of importation in the country.


-Education is a right that should not be reserved to those who are well-off. OFWs, like each and every other working Filipino, must not be

saddled with expensive fees to avail of quality education.

-We recognize that the government cannot do this alone - therefore we will engage the private sector and civil society to address

challenges brought about by familial separation for economic betterment.TERRITORIAL CLAIM OVER WEST PHILIPPINE SEA:

- We are committed to the peaceful settlement of conflicting claims in the West Philippine Sea in accordance with international law, in

particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or the UNCLOS. Consistent with these norms, the Philippines has initiated

arbitration proceedings with the appropriate UN tribunal with the firm hope that through international law, peace and justice will prevail.


-We will urge the establishment of more resource centers for both our land-based and sea-based OFWs, considering the places where

most OFWs are concentrated.


- We will provide our OFWs the opportunities to leverage their earnings for profitable businesses here in the Philippines.

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1. NAME Win

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH April 6, 1974 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1982 1988

1988 1991

1991 1995

III.

A.

B.

C.

Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC)

Manila

Sherwin T. Gatchalian

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Congressman, 1st District, Valenzuela City

ELEMENTARY Grace Christian School

SECONDARY Grace Christian School

N/A


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGEBoston University, Boston, Massachussets, USA

GRADUATE STUDIES


Illegal recruitment can be prevented through the development of a government-led and government-operated centralized registry containing

information on all accredited recruitment and deployment offices. Applicants will be electronically registered into the registry and subsequently

funneled to properly accredited recruitment and deployment offices. Through this system, all processes and transactions will be recorded,

monitored, and assessed by the government through the POEA. In addition, applicants will not be allowed to proceed to their country of

employment without credentials acquired from the POEA. The system will thus prevent illegal recruitment by (1) ensuring that applicants only

transact with accredited offices, (2) providing applicants with easily accessible electronic records, and (3) preventing illegal recruitment

agencies from flourishing through preventing them from sending Filipinos abroad.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

The centralized registry mentioned in the preceding item serves another function. It equips the government --- more specifically the

POEA/OWWA with the capacity to monitor and assess placement fees being offered by accredited recruitment and deployment offices.

Through the centralized registry, the POEA/OWWA can ensure that placement fees are within acceptable parameters. It also provides

applicants with vital knowledge regarding placement fees. Applicants can easily access the periodically updated fee listing and avoid price

gouging practices by less scrupulous agencies. Through this system, errant recruitment and deployment offices that are perceived to be

overchanging applicants can be easily reported to the POEA. SImilarly, applicants can easily report hidden surcharges, and fees imposed by

recruitment and deployment offices given that they can easily refer to the centralized POEA registry.


The government, through the POEA and OWWA, currently provides access to financial literacy programs to OFWs and their families. The goal

is to strengthen these programs. The POEA, with the help of the SEC, can identify and endorse financial institutions that could design financial

programs for OFWs and their families.

Male Female

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1. NAME Win

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


C.

D.

E.

F.

G.


The state of the global economy is beyond our control. The global economy is subject to headwinds and tailwinds precipitated by emerging

trends in regional economies. The best that we can do is to provide our OFWs with (1) the expanded capacity to relocate away from struggling

economies (the centralized registry will contain detailed information on OFW skillsets which will allow the government to provide them with

opportunities for repatriation and subsequent redeployment), (2) opportunities to leverage their earnings for profitable businesses here in the

Philippines (aforementioned programs on financial literacy and entrepreneurship can serve as means to develop OFW safety nets upon

repatriation), and (3) pursue preferential labor agreements with countries with high OFW populations (the strategy is to ensure that OFWs will

not be subjected to discriminatory hiring and firing practices in times of economic distress).

Partnerships with financial experts can help families of OFWs choose from the menu of financial services. Fostering stronger partnerships

with local and international banks would allow OFWs to send remittances directly into bank accounts --- at lower cost. OFWs could then enroll

themselves in programs that would automatically channel pre-specified proportions of their monthly remittances into mutual funds, retirement

programs, and/or pension plans --- increasing their control over their finances. The government should also broaden access to their designed

to encourage entrepreneurship. The goal is to help OFWs allocate a greater fraction earnings on money making investment and/or

entrepreneurial opportunities.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

The government must equip Philippine embassies with a greater capacity to care for our OFWs. Embassies must be given access to the

centralized registry mentioned above. Through the registry, embassies can keep close tabs on our OFWs. OFWs can register their

smartphones (or be provided with smartphones --- perhaps on a subsidized payment plan) in order to keep embassies, the POEA, and the

national government apprised of their situation. OFWs unable to contact their closest embassy over protracted periods of time will be flagged

as endangered. Through smartphone technology and a set of dedicated protocols, the national government - through the POEA/OWWA and

the relevant Philippine embassy can send assistance to a beleaguered OFW in the soonest time possible.


Unwiedly and bloated bureaucracies provide unscrupulous government officials with plenty of opportunities to engage in corrupt, rent-seeking

practices. Put simply, the more opportunities for face-to-face interactions, the more opportunities for rent-seeking. The strategy, therefore,

would be to eliminate these spaces for corruption. Automated check-in and payment processes, for example, will limit the opportunities for

airport officials to extract rent from OFWs. Reviewing the manner in which airport contraband is treated is another strategy to reduce

opportunities for rent-seeking. Contraband that will prove harmless on their own should simply be discarded --- instead of treated as grounds

for incarceration (as was the case with bullets in the "tanim-bala" scam). To further deter corrupt practices, CCTV cameras should be installed

on every counter that involves human interaction. The footage should be easily accessible by government oversight agencies as well as the

general public.


OFW remittances already constitute a significant part of the Philippine economy. OFW remittances include substantial multiplier effects that

serve to drive the Philippine economy forward. The removal of taxes and customs duties from Balikbayan boxes is one way of recognizing ---

and rewarding, the contributions of our OFWs to the Philippine economy. Removing taxes and customs duties from Balikbayan boxes is an

indirect, yet elegant way of providing a subsidy to our OFWs.

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1. NAME Win

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


H.

I.

J.


- Protracted periods of separation can take a tremendous toll on families. In order to address the problem of broken families, the POEA, in

partnership with the DSWD, can provide OFWs and the families of OFWs access to psychiatric counselling services. Social workers, trained in

psychiatry, could provide periodic counseling services to the children of OFWs. This confers an ancillary benefit - maintaining the emotional

health and stability of the children of OFWs is the key to ensuring that they do not turn to dangerous drugs and engage in violent behavior.

- In order to ease the burden on OFWs the government must work towards broadening access to high-quality primary, secondary, and tertiary

education. Education is a right that should not be reserved to those who are well-off. OFWs, like each and every other working Filipino, must

not be saddled with expensive fees to avail of quality education.


The Philippine must remain steadfast in its struggle for its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea. Beyond redoubling our efforts in

international tribunals, we must work towards forging geopolitical partnerships and alliances with key players in the ASEAN Region and East

Asian Region. Strategic geopolitical alliances with Singapore, Japan, and South Korea will help the Philippines secure broad-based

international support for its claim over the West Philippine Sea (Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, after all would be against China control

over the West Philippine Sea given that it would compromise their existing shipping lanes). Fostering partnerships with other ASEAN and East

Asian countries will also serve to combat perceptions that the Philippines is furthering U.S. and/or Western interests.


I wholeheartedly support the establishment of a fully funded Migrant and Overseas Resource Center. This agency should serve as the hub for

the aforementioned integrated electronic OFW registry. The agency should be designed to look after the welfare of OFWs. More specifically,

the agency --- as an extension of the POEA, will be designed to help combat illegal recruitment, assist OFWs find employment through the

centralized electronic registry, facilitate speedy repatriation in times of crisis, serve as the conduit for legal assistance for OFWs in legal

distress, promote financial literacy among OFWs and their families, and provide psychiatric counseling to families of OFWs.

Page 3 of 3

1. NAME TG

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1967 1973

1973 1977

1977 1981

1981 1985

III.

A.

B.

C.

Liberal Party

Manila

Teofisto D. Guingona III

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator


SECONDARY Ateneo de Manila University

Atty. Ma. Victoria G. Guingona


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.


GRADUATE STUDIES Ateneo de Manila University Law School


Immediate non-Band Aid solutions are needed to reform the recruitment system, and even eliminate any possible connivance between illegal

recruiters and some unscruplous overseas employment officials.

Apart from its regulatory function, POEA must also serve as our migrant workers' first line of defense in identifying legitimate recruitment

companies and protecting the integrity of work documents. The POEA website must also serve as a speedy access to a list of recruitment

agencies, licensed or not, that have faced multiple complaints. A massive cleanup of POEA registry is needed to rid it of repeat violator

agencies; therefore, cases must be filed and fines must be imposed. Conversely, a more rigorous screening and approval procedure for new

licenses must be implemented.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Pre-employment orientation services should be intesified and expanded, because it is in the knowledge of existing guidelines that OFWs can

arm themselves against the abuse of high placement fees. Aspiring migrant workers who have no capacity to attend or access POEA's free

seminar, by financial or geographic constraints, may be assisted by regional offices or local help desks created by LGUs. Cases of recruitment

agencies with exorbitant placement fees must immediately result in the cancellation of license on first incident.

It is also essential that we continue bilateral agreements that aim to lower, if not completely abolish, placement fees required by different

countries.


Savings is the only legitimate source of capital. With OFW remittances hitting close to ten percent (10%) of the Philippine GDP., savings

representing just a fraction of this amount embodies an awesome business capital that migrant workers can look forward to when they are

done with jobs overseas.

Male Female

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1. NAME TG

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.


The resilience of the OFWs has been proven many times over. Economic turmoil of global proportions has failed to dampen the demand for

their services. Filipinos remain the prized and preferred employees over all others because of their incomparable traits, values, and work ethic.

But wars and strife, especially in the Middle East, represent danger and are threats to their safety. The government must immediately identify

strife-torn countries where OFW lives may be in danger and be equipped to evacuate OFWs en masse at short notice. These we owe to the

OFWs.

Instead of big businesses enjoying the fruits of the sweat of OFWs --- instead of suffering abject poverty and joblessness on their return -- the

hour has come for migrant workers, in cooperation with government agencies dealing with investments, to build a gigantic capital out of forced

OFW savings that reward them with proceeds and give them priority employment when they come back.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Most prone to abuse are young, unskilled, and undocumented Filipinos. First, government should infuse prospective women OFWs with skills

before their departure. Second, Bureau of Immigration should tighten controls on migrant workers using tourist visas in all exit points

throughout the country. Third, POEA should be more active in monitoring countries marred by rampant cases of abuse and cancel them as

OFW destinations, where necessary. Lastly, our labor attaches abroad should be given more funds to defend, protect, and seek justice for

abused OFWs. Erring foreign employers must be punished.


A one-stop help desk for OFWs should be established in all of the country's entry and exit points. It provides, legal, security, and facilitation for

every returning and exiting migrant worker. While there are inconsistent efforts to do this, it takes a law to fund the service and make it

mandatory, effective, and relevant. This is a top priority task for this senator.


The value of the balikbayan box should be upgraded in consideration of inflationary pressures in OFW host countries. In the Philippines, they

should be given a hero's welcome, free from manual searches and red tape.


Out of changing socio-economic landscape, the country is now seeing a surge in separations and broken families. Government should be

tasked with equipping single parents with incentives and resources to rear entire families and ensure that the education of children is not

hindered by change. This is a critical area in which government lacks focus. Together with OFWs and the many single parents, this is a

challenge that we must face.


While our adherence to peace and the Law of the Sea must be lauded, it is not enough to contain the issue as if it were a mere Foreign Affairs

issue. It is an issue that local government, fisher folks, farmers, academe, scientists, seagoing vessel, operators, brother Muslims, and the

people who are directly affected must fight for over the issue, government must initiate a widespread program of education and empowerment.

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1. NAME TG

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

J. ESTABLISHMENT OF AND PROVIDING BUDGET FOR MIGRANT AND OVERSEAS RESOURCE CENTER:

Knowing that we cannot do without the contributions of the OFW, it is a shame that government has failed to establish a Migrant and Overseas

Resource Center, a comprehensive think-tank for studying, monitoring, evaluating, and planning the condition, interest, and growth of migrant

workers. We cannot do without a Migrant and Overseas Resource Center and it should be established at the soonest time in view of internal

and global changes that are happening right before our eyes.

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1. NAME Risa

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1970 1979 Scholarship (Gr. 7)

1979 1983

Scholarship;

High Honors;

Scholastican

Award

1983 1987

Cum Laude;

Departmental

Award for Social

Science

III.

A.

B.


GRADUATE STUDIES


Naniniwala ako na mahalaga masugpo ang illegal recruitment at human trafficking. Mahalagang maigarantiya natin sa mga biktima ng

ganitong krimen ang mabilis na prosecution at conviction sa mga gumagawa ng ganitong modus. Bahagi nito ang pagpapadali ng access to

justice ng mga biktima gaya ng pagbibigay ng abogadong tututok sa kaso nila

Mabisang paraan rin ang pagsulong ng mas madaling proseso ng illegal recruitment at employment channels upang labanan ang illegal

recruitment.

Legal recruitment and employment na S imple, A ffordable, F ast at garantisado ang E xpedient R epatriation. Simple dahil padadaliin ang

proseso para makahanap ng trabaho sa ligtas at legal na paraan. Affordable dahil hindi na kailangang gumastos ng malaking halaga. Gagawin

nating mabilis para hindi maghintay ng matagal para makapangibang bansa. Higit sa lahat titiyakin natin na garantisado para sa lahat ng

OFWs na may nakahandang repatriation kung sakaling maipit sila sa panganib.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Naniniwala akong hindi dapat magbayad ng placement fee ang kahit sinong manggagawa, lalo na ang ating mga OFWs, upang makakuha ng

trabaho.

ELEMENTARY St. Scholastica's College, Manila

SECONDARY St. Scholastica's College, Manila

Francisco B. Baraquel Jr.


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Akbayan

Manila

Ana Theresia N. Hontiveros

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Chairperson

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

Male Female

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1. NAME Risa

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Chairperson

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

C.

D.


Dapat lamang na ang pinaghirapan ng ating mga OFW ang siyang magpapaunlad sa pamilya nila. Kailangang pahalagahan ang mga

pinaghirapan ng ating mga bagong bayani habang sila'y nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa kaya naman dapat may access ang OFWs at ang

kanilang mga pamilya sa financial literacy programs. Dapat bahagi ng mga programang ito ang tuluy-tuloy na impormasyon tungkol sa

kahalagahan ng pag-iimpok o savings, at ang mga available, OFW-friendly savings and investment opportunities. Dapat ding siguruhin ng

gobyerno na ang mga financial services na ginagamit ng mga OFWs at sumisingil ng reasonable at murang fees, lalo na sa usapin ng

remittances.

Mahalagang maging aktibo at mapagbantay ang gobyerno sa anumang uri ng scams na pinagsasamantalahan ang ating mga OFWs at ang

kanilang pamilya. Marami nang mga naglipanang mga manloloko na pinagiinteresan ang kaunting naiipon ng ating mga OFWs. Dapat silang

panagutin at ikulong at tuldukan ang kanilang masamang gawain.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Nakakagalit ang mga kwento ng abuso sa ating mga kababayan. Karapatan ng bawat mamamayan natin ang magtrabaho nang may dangal at

dignidad.

Responsibilidad ng gobyerno na maging mapagmatyag laban sa abusadong employers. Kailangan maging pro-active ang ating mga

consulates, embassies at POLOs at regular nilang kumustahin ang ating mga OFWs.

Kailangan palakasin ang Assistance to Nationals offices ng ating mga embahada at Labor Offices (POLOS) upang makapagbigay sila ng mga

lingap sa biktima ng abuso gaya ng legal assistance at psycho-social counselling. Kailangan rin maging gender responsive ang ating mga

opisyal lalo na't marami sa mga nagiging biktima ng abuso ay kababaihan.

Kailangan rin ng database ng mga blacklisted employers upang hindi na sila makapangabuso pa ng iba.

Sa isang banda, mahalaga rin na ang aggressive ang gobyerno sa pagkakaroon ng Bilateral Agreements sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at ng mga

destination countries. May responsibilidad din ang mga bansang ito na igarantiya ang kaligtasan ng ating mga mamamayan.


Pangunahing sagot dito ay ang pagkakaroon ng isang vibrant economy sa sarili nating bansa upang bansa upang hindi na mag-ibang bansa

ang mga Pilipino. Pero habang hindi pa ito nakakamit, kailangan may proteksyon tayo sa mga kababayan nating matatanggal sa trabaho dahil

sa iba't ibang mga krisis abroad.

Kagaya ng nabanggit ko, dapat may mabilis na repatriation para sa mga OFWs na nasa gitna na panganib. Bago pa man mangyari itong

mangyari itong mga krisis, dapat regular na ina-update ng gobyerno ang alert levels. Kilalanin rin natin na may improvement sa mga

nangyayaring repatriation efforts ng gobyerno sa mga dating krisis kagaya ng sa Libya. Kung may pagkukulang, alamin ano ang dapat

iimprove para sa mga susunod na mangyayaring krisis.

E.

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1. NAME Risa

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Chairperson

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


Nararapat lamang na sampahan ng criminal at administrative cases ang mga opisyales nating nagsasamantala sa ating mga OFWs.

Kailangang pagtibayin natin ang responsibility ng mga officials na may direct supervision sa kanilang mga staff na nangaabuso.

Dapat rin na bigyan ng mas mabigat na parusa ang mga diplomatic officials at staff natin abroad na sangkot sa pangaabuso sa ating mga

OFWs. SIla ang dapat nagtatanggol sa ating mga kababayan kaya dapat mabigat rin ang paruso sa mga ginagawa nilang sumisira sa tiwala at

respeto ng ating mga kababayan.


Kailangan maintindihan ng mga opisyal at personnel ng gobyerno na ang balikbayan boxes na pinadadala o inuuwi ng ating mga OFWs ay

higit pa sa isang simpleng box ng imported goods. OFWs take their lives with them when they go abroad and when they go home. Ang mga

balikbayan box na bitbit niya paguwi ay naglalaman ng ilang taong karanasan at ng kanyang pinaghirapan sa abroad. Hindi rin niya nalilimutan

ang kaniyang naiwan, kung kaya naman nagpapadala siya sa mga balikbayan boxes na pasalubong sa mga minamahal na hindi niya nakita

ng matagal.

Dapat nating kilalanin ang kahalagahan ng mga balikbayan boxes sa ating mga OFWs, at dapat nating respetuhin ang kanilang mga inuuwi at

ipinapasalubong para sa kanilang pamilya.

Dapat lamang na i-streamline ang mga proseso para sa ating mga OFWs na may uwi o padalang balikbayan box para sa kanilang mga

pamilya.


Dapat linawin natin na hindi ibig sabihin na dahil si nanay o tatay ay nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa ay magreresulta na ito sa isang broken

family. Dapat banda ang gobyerno na magbigay ng suporta at kalinga sa mga pamilyang naiiwan sa Pilipinas. Kailangang maging bahagi ng

kalinga na ito ang pagbibigay ng gobyerno ng mga serbisyo tulad ng libreng tawag o video calls sa mga OFWs at sa kanilang pamilya lalo na

at napakaraming advances sa information and communication technology (ICT) na magbibigay ng murang paraan upang siguruhin na

connected ang mga pamilya kahit malayo sila sa isa't isa. Dapat ay may mekanismo rin ang gobyerno para magkita kita ang mga pamilya at

anak ng mga OFWs para meron silang community at social support system para may karamay sila sa pagharap sa mga problema na

naidudulot ng pagkawalay sa magulang o kapamilya.


Ang Pilipinas ay para sa Pilipino. Ipinagmamalaki ko na ang aking partido, ang Akbayan, ang isa sa nauna at nangungunang boses laban sa

panghihimasok ng China sa West Philippine Sea at lumalaban para sa soberenya ng ating bansa.


Para sa akin, kung nasaang sulok ng mundo ang Pilipino dapat naroon din at nararamdaman ang presensya ng ating pamahalaan. Mahalaga

na may available at accessible na opisina ng ating gobyerno na handang magbigay ng serbisyo at kalinga sa ating mga kababayan.

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1. NAME Princess Jacel

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1984 1987

1987 1990

1990 1994

2002

2007

III.

A.

B.

COLLEGEDe La Salle University

Philippine College of Health and Science

GRADUATE STUDIES


- We have enough laws In the philippines covering illegal recruitment, which can be found mainly in republic act No.

8042 (otherwise knows as the migrant workers and overseas filipinos Act of 1995) as amended by Republic Act No.10022.

- For simple illegal recuitment, the penalty is imprisonment ranging from 6 years and one day up to 12 years plus a fine

of 200,000 to 500,000. for illegal recruitment that amounts to economic sabotage (meaning, large scale or syndicated),

the penalty is lifetime imprisonment plus a fine of 500,000 - 1,000,000.

- The penalty is severe enough and the list of punishable acts covers a lot of ground. What remains to be done is to strictly enforce the law. The

government should set up an efficient mechanism to punish wrongdoers and provide all possible assistance to victims. this is what i intend to work on

if elected as senator.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- "Excessive collection of placement fee" is the first of the 12 punishable acts enumerated under section 6 of RA 8042.

meaning, the penalty to be imposed should be 6-12 years in prison and a fine of 200,000 to 500,000; or lifetime imprisonment and a fine ranging from

500,000 to 1,000,000.

- But oftentimes, the kind of penalty we read in papers is for POEA to slap a preventive suspension order to the erring recruitment agencies. in one

particular case after issusing a preventive suspension order to a recruitment agency, the POEA chief"reminded Filipino jobseekers to avoid licensed

recruiter who violated the government's placement fee policy." as one news report put in.

- But what happened to the cases themeselves? have they been properly procecuted in court? or are complaints settled out of court throught brivery?

if elected senator, i would like to look into this matter. i want this problem to be solved the right way--not by reminding jobseekers to avoid violators..

but by placing violators behind bars.

Philippine Christian University

SECONDARY Philippine Normal University

Moh Yusop R. Hasan


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Philippine Normal University

United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)

Manila, Philippines

Princess Jacel Kiram

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

October 11, 1977

Male Female

Page 1 of 3


2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

C.

D.

E.


- The tanim-bala scandal of last year is still fresh in our national memory. The nation was in uproar, tourists became

fearful, and we were shamed as a nation in the eyes of the world. Yet until now, despite the Senate probe on the airport scam, nobody has been

jailed and punished. There is a general feeling or perception that the alleged culprits are being protected by those in power.

- The national government should adopt a zero tolerance on corrupt airport officials and staff--nay, on all corrupt government officers. One proven act

of corruption and they should be kicked out from service, not just suspended or reshuffled, waiting for another oppurtune time to engage once more

in their nefarious deeds.


- Economic turmoil and the consequent mass lay-off is an ever-present possibility in our time. War and natural

disasters can also occur suddenly and result to distress, death, injury and dislocation of our OFWs.

- What the Philippine Senate can do is to require the national government through appropriate legislation to review and strengthen our

contingency plans and programs for such unfortunate occurences. Funding for such contingencies should also be specifically spelled

out and included in our annual apportionment of the national budget.


- "Pag-iimpok" used to be a cherished virtue among filipinos; and "alkansiya" used to be a common household item.

The government and the private sector should consider undertaking an earnest campaign to ecourage OFWs, and filipon

in general to save once again.

- Incidentally, the social security system(SSS) offers two layers of insurance benefits of OFWs. the first layes, which is

compulsory, is the regular OFW Coverage program first implemented in 1995 and designed to provide OFWs with a source of income after

retirement.

- A second layer-- the SSS Flexi-fund program-- was added in 2001 due to many complaints that the first one was insufficient.

this second layer, where membership is voluntary, provides member with a pension was adopted as the national provident

Fund for OFWs.

- If elected as senator, what i can do is to study the possibility and desirability of making membership in the national

provident fund for OFWs compulsory to our overseas workers.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

It is the duty of the state to provide protection to filipinos wherever they may be, be at home or abroad. In this regard, the Philippines maintains

embassy-run shelters for distressed migrant workers in foreign countries where there are big concentrations of OFWs, especially in the Middle East.

Unfortunately, instead of being a source of support and a safe haven for OFWs, Philippines embassies have been accused from time to time of being

uncaring, even of being abusive themselves. In mid-2013, a controversy erupted when some OFWs accused certain embassy officials of molestation

and pimping in what has been as "sex repatriation" scandal. We should a law reforming the way Philippine embassies and embassy-managed

shelters are being tun to ensure that they are truly safe havens for distressed and abused OFWs. We should also provide greater legal assistance,

financial support and counselling service to OFWs who have been abused by their employees.

Page 2 of 3


2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

G.

H.

I.

J.

IMPOSITION OF TAXES AND IMPORT DUTIES ON BALIKBAYAN BOXES:

- The Bureau of Customs cannot on its own proper or authority impose taxed and import duties on balikbayan boxes.

- The House of Representatives is the proper body to initiate such a move because the Contitution entrusted it with money

matters in the same way that the House of Senators has been entrusted with foreign affairs.

- Section 24, Article VI of the Philippine Constitution state that "All appropriation, revenue of tariff bills, bills authorizing increase of the public debt,

bills of local application, and private bills shall originate exclusively in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may propose or concur with

amendments."

- Balikbayan boxes are duty-free and tax-free packages and should remain that way considering the great sacrificies of OFWs for their respective

families and their vital contribution to keeping our national economy afloat fot the past several decades.


- Seeking greener pastures abroad should be a choice, not a necessity. That can only happen if the Philippines becomes

prosperous and abounding in job oppurtunies.

- Except if the couple go abroad together, working in a foreign country usually means breaking up families, physically speaking. Loneliness can lead

to infidelity and the break up of marriage. Also, the absence of one parent causes imbalance in parental care,influence and guidance over the

growing child. This could result to psychological problems and the inability of the child to finish studies.

- The solution to the problems of broken families and children's inability to finish studies should be holistic because the problem is also holistic. We

should reform our economy, society, politics, education and everything else.


- Our national territory is our national patrimony that cannot be waived or surrendered. Since time immemorial, citizens of various countries sacrifice

and die in defense of territory. Filipinos should do likewise Filipinos cannot do otherwise.

- Territory is sacred, vital, existential and irreplaceable. When territorial claim conflicts with economics and look for other oppurtunities elsewhere.


Establishing and funding a Migrant Resource Center is a good idea. Anything meant to help overseas Filipino workers is a good idea and should be

supported.. The Migrant Resource Center can serve as the core of, and later evolve into, a full-pledged Department of Migrants and Overseas

Workers.

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1. NAME Alma/Ness

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH May 25, 1959 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

III.

A.

B.

C.

COLLEGEUniversity of Makati

Karilagan Finishing School

GRADUATE STUDIES


- All cases of illegal recruitment, whether filed by one or more complaint, should be made non-bailable;

- Money judgments should be Php50,000.00 per victim but not less than double the money paid by the victim;

- In cases where the victim has been deployed but was apprehended and imprisoned abroad or deported back to the Philippines, the crime

committed by the illegal recruiter should be categorized as grave felony and meted with the appropriate penalty of imprisonment plus an

appropriate compensation for the victim


- Institute a cooperative that will be compose of respected and retired (who are willing and also came from working abroad) officers. If the

organization exists, campaign and disseminate information to all overseas Filipino workers through its database.

- Investigation all lending companies that offered high interest to all OFWs.

- Include in the final orientation the ability of spending/saving money especially after the end of their contract;


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- Categorization of jobs offered abroad from low grade-skilled to high grade non-skilled;

- Standardization and regulation of placement fees based on the category of the job;

- Penalize agencies who do not comply with the standard fees set for the job category;

- Placement fees that are subject to salary deduction should comply with the standard fees set for the job category;

ELEMENTARY San Carlos University Cebu

SECONDARY Southwestern University Cebu

Fahad U. Salic


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Cervantes, Ilocos Sur

Vanessa "Alma" Moreno Lacsamana

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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

Page 1 of 2

1. NAME Alma/Ness

2. POSITION

Vanessa "Alma" Moreno Lacsamana

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


- Immediate transfer to an office that do not deal directly with passengers upon receipt of a complaint or report;

- Immediate filing of criminal complaint and suspension pending preliminary investigation;

- If found guilty, permanent disqualification from holding government office;


- Balikbayan boxes should be totally exempted from taxes and custom duties;

- Similar items and goods numbering twenty (20) or less should not be categorized as commercial quantity considering the extended family

culture of Filipinos;

- Even assuming that the OFWs are occasionally sending goods in commercial quantity that his/her family members are selling, they still

should not be subjected to taxes and custom duties because this is one way that the OFWs are helping their families earn an income for their

subsistence and to supplement the remittance from abroad;


- Creation of a Special Task Force by the OWWA and the DSWD to respond to please by OFWs who are faced with family problems like a

philandering spouse and/or children who are neglected in order to ---

1. Provide counseling for the family members;

2. Ensure the enrollment of the children in public schools;

3. Appoint a special guardian for the children if both parents are working abroad;


- Full support for the effort being undertaken by government to fight for the Philippine claim to the islands within the West Philippine Sea that is

clearly within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines;

- Full support for the all the efforts to strengthen the Philippine military forces in order to provide the country with capability to defend its

territories;

- Full support for the creation of an Asean or International cooperative movement in protecting the West Philippine Sea;


Agree hundred percent. Our overseas workers have made the biggest contribution to the economy with their remittances that have reached

millions of dollars. It's about time that the government allocates a budget that would directly benefit them.


- If confined to one company or establishment, formulate a program to minimize the effect of the economic turmoil and allow the company to

recover, like:

1. Reduction of work hours in order to reduce, if not altogether avoid, the mass lay-off;

2. Temporary suspension of certain benefits like fringe benefits (if any), paid leaves, and the like;

3. Improvised compensation package for voluntary resignation and/or early retirement;

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

- Establish a special task force that would exclusively attend victims of employer abuse and to provide the immediate needs of the victim like

medical attention, legal assistance, shelter and daily sustenance;

- The local recruitment agency should be made solidarily liable with the foreign principal and/or employer on the ground of negligence in

ensuring the safety of the OFW in the job where he/she was placed;

- Insufficient meals, sleep deprivation, no day-off, non-payment of wages, verbal and physical abuse constitute Employer abuse;

Page 2 of 2

1. NAME Ping

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH June 1, 1948 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1954 1960

1960 1964

1967 1971

1995 1996

III.

A.

B.

C.

Independent

Imus, Cavite

Panfilo Morena Lacson

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Bayang Luma Elemenrary School

SECONDARY Imus Institute

Alice De Perio


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COLLEGEPhilippine Military Academy

GRADUATE STUDIES Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila


As a member of the 12th Congress, senatorial candidate Panfilo M. Lacson was one of the principal authors of Republic Act No. 9208, the Anti-

Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 - a legislative milestone.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

This is where a compassionate government has a role to play. Most OFWs risk life, limb, a quiet family life, and loneliness because of lack of

employment opportunities at home. Most prefer working at home than abroad if only they can find a decent, well-paying job at home. Rather

than overburdening them with indecent placement fees, OFWs deserve to be assisted by their government by collecting minimal fees and by

streamlining other requirements.

In addition to high placement fees, OFWs face bureaucratic red tape in the processing of their overseas employment certificate. The number of

steps needed to be able to work abroad should be reduced drastically. Moreover, in order to reduce the costs of obtaining the required permits

by OFWs by going to Manila, the processing of documents should be deconcentrated to regional offices.


Most OFWs are already heavily in debt even before they get deployed abroad because of the cost of travel and other related costs (processing

of documents, recruitment fee for some). Hence, one way of helping OFWs save money is for the government to reduce the transactions costs

of overseas employment.

Male Female

Page 1 of 2

1. NAME Ping

2. POSITION

Panfilo Morena Lacson

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


With a slowing global economy, the rising violence in war-torn countries in the Middle East, and the contracting economies of oil exporting

countries owing to plummeting oil prices, there is a real risk of mass layoffs in some countries importing foreign workers.

The cost of repatriation should be the joint responsibility of the government, the OFW (though some form of insurance), and the recruiter. The

assignment of responsibility and cost should be written in the employment contract.

There is no clear, attractive government program to mobilize OFW remittances. Often times, savings are frittered away by investing in

jeepneys and tricycles, which sometimes turn out to be poor investments. As an alternative, the government may float low-denomination

dollar infrastructure bonds which would give attractive payoff for OFWs. For example, the government may float a $10 billion

infrastructure bond in multiple of $100.00. In return for handsome interest rates, OFWs may then help the Philippine government finance its

much needed infrastructures. It's a win-win situation.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Here the government has a role to play. They should carefully collate data on which countries and firms are good employers. They should then

prioritize deployment to countries which treat foreign workers fairly. Recruiters with bad reputation should be blacklisted.

As a medium-term goal, the Philippine government should gradually change the nature of overseas eployment --- from domestic helpers and

blue collar workers to professionals (accountants, lawyers, doctors, nurses, chefs, etc.).


This is a law and order issue. The laws should be strictly enforced. With the power to hire comes the power to fire. Corrupt or incompetent

officials should be removed from office. Period. No ifs and buts about it.


There are laws and regulations for bringing in goods and personal effects for qualified returning residents. These laws, regulations and rules

should be strictly enforced. Personal effects of returning residents are tax-exempt. Congress should review if Balikbayan boxes

unaccompanied by returning residents should be taxed.


These are the unintended social costs of overseas employment. Government intervention in this area is perhaps inappropriate because it

means interfering with family affairs. The responsibility of government is to provide an economic environment that would lead to the creation of

a lot of opportunities for Filipinos to work at home, resulting in a strong likelihood that the family will be whole and children can be strictly

monitored by their parents. As an immediate response, the government can provide counselling for troubled OFW families.


This is a complicated issue with serious international political and economic implications. It is incumbent upon the President of the Republic of

the Philippines to keep the territorial integrity of the Republic intact.


I think between the DOLE and the Department of Foreign Affairs, there are enough resources to manage and regulate overseas Filipino

workers. In the meantime, the Government should continue to support all international organizations that protect migrant workers --- those

within the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations.

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1. NAME Rey

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH September 20 1948 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1953 1960

1960 1964

1964 1968

1968 1970

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E. RISK OF MASS LAY-OFF IN CASE OF ECONOMIC TURMOIL:

This problem is imminent which is why we have to be prepared with a program for returning OFWs that would help them get back on their feet

despite the unplanned return. Seed funds for their livelihood here as well as training are some ideas so that they will continue to be productive

members of society.

COLLEGEFar Eastern University School

Bachelor of Science in Commerce

GRADUATE STUDIES Far Eastern University

Second Year Law (Proper)


Despite the aggressive information campaign, illegal recuitment continues to plague our fellow who are dreaming of getting a better job

overseas so that they can better provide for their families. I believe that there is a need to revisit the law and push for stricter penalties againts

unscrupulous recruiters who take advantage of hapless would-be OFWs.


No amout of money will be sufficient for the OFWs'relative back in the philippines. I would like to explore the possibility of creating legislation

that would require the concerned government agency/ies to sell property (house and lot) to OFWs at very affordable terms to encourage OFWs

to invest their hard-earned money in property/ies asset/s for their future.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

There is an urgent need to review the law that protects OFWs againts abuses. We should initiate bilateral agreements (between the

government of the philippines and other countries, initially where there are high incidents of abuse) that would protect OFWs from abusive

employers. there also has to be an aggressive information campaign targeted at OFWs traveling to these hotspot so that they would be

informed of the culture and way of life of their future employer's countries prior to their departure.

ELEMENTARY F.G. Calderon Elementary School

SECONDARY Far Eastern University Boy High School

Estrellita Langit


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Rey Langit

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6. NICKNAME:

SENATOR

Male Female

Page 1 of 2

1. NAME Rey

2. POSITION

Rey Langit

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

SENATOR

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


The impact of this "Laglag bala" phenomena is not confined to one sector and has hurt the philippine economy and reputation as a whole. The

government's refusal to immediately identify accountable officials is an affront and an injustice to our unsung hereos. there should be a

thorough investigation and all those who are found to be behind this despicable scam be put to justice.



Families are meant to stay together but the diaspora caused by overseas employment have been ripping filipino families apart for decades

now. Decades ago, in the years before the internet and mobile phones came into use, i had already seen the need to bridge the gap between

OFWs and the families they left behind across thousand of miles. Through my radio program to saudi with love, i strove to reconnect families

with their loved ones abroad through free overseas phone calls, the only available means of communication then, other than snail mail. i have

seen for my self the value of staying in touch, of constant communication in keeping relationship and families whole. no amount of money can

compensate the loss brought about by broken families. thus, along with continuos education and in-depth orientation for OFWs leaving the

country and the families they will be leaving behind, the goverment must exert every and all effort to make sure that someday there will be no

need for filipinos to go abroad for decent work. I would also like to push for the universal free education for the childern of OFWs until college,

provided they fulfill certain ( above average grades, high percentage of attendance etc.).



Page 2 of 2

1. NAME Mark

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

2012

2012

III.

A.

B.

C.

Aksyon Demokratiko/Koalisyong Daang Matuwid

Poblacion, Porac, Pampanga

Mark T. Lapid

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Saint Vincent High School

SECONDARY Saint Vincent High School

Tanya Garcia


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COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science in Management

(Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City)

Masters in Development Management

University of the Philippines, Los Baños

Executive Leadership Program

Standford University, San Francisco, USA


We already have R.A. 8042 or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995. At the time of its enactment, stiff penalties were

already imposed; however, the law was enacted 20 years ago and its high time to revisit it. We may need to impose higher penalties and

increase the capabilities of the POEA to go after saboteurs. The exploitation of poor families must stop.


Considering high placement fees, migrant workers find it difficult to save money immediately when they go abroad. In the long term, we should

inculcate financial literacy and fiscal management both for the migrant workers and the families they leave behind. We should enact laws like

inclusion of fiscal management subjects in our K-12 curriculum.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

While placement fees help recruitment agencies service our migrant workers, we should consider limiting the fees to ensure equal

opportunities for all migrant workers. This will prevent practices such as salary deduction and others resorting to various loans that further

burden our migrant workers.

GRADUATE STUDIES

Leaders in Development

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA,

USA

Male Female

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1. NAME Mark

2. POSITION

Mark T. Lapid

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


While this is constant global reality, our government should ready to take in displaced migrant workers: 1) Help them find jobs that match their

skills, 2) Offer livelihood assistance in the form of grants enabling them to start up business which they may use to pursue their dreams for

their families, 3) Strengthen tourism that could rival or better our neighboring countries to provide even more jobs and businesses through

tourism.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Employer abuse is a force majeure. To ensure the welfare of the migrant workers, POEA should check on the data of employer with cases of

abuse to migrant workers regardless of the nationality of their employees whom they supposedly abuse. Out recruitment agencies should not

expose our migrant workers to their employers. Another is to impose penalties on recruitment agencies that has high incidents of repatriated

workers due to abuse. In the near future, we envision that there will be more opportunities in our country that would prevent our people from

working abroad.


After according due process, erring officials and stff should be fired immediately. To prevent this we should look into raising their salaries and

give more incentives so as not to lure them into corruption.


Our migrant workers have labored so hard to be able to send these balikbayan boxes and it is sad that some has taken advantage of their

hardwork. We should study easing the taxes imposed to these balikbayan boxes. There are already proposals as to the extent of the amount

that are being leived. We will support what just and most beneficial to our migrant workers.


Disfunctional families are result of one or two parents working abroad. We see that through making tourism the prime source of jobs and

livelihood, we'd be able to lessen if not eliminate such.


We should assert our claim and we should exert all effort to exhaust all legal and diplomatic channels toward peaceful settlement of terriorial

dispute.


RA 8042 provides for the establishment of migrant workers and overseas Filipino resouce center. The Law is very clear on its functions;

however we need to further its responsibilities to ensure that our migrant workers are protected and well taken care of.

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1. NAME Dante

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1954 1960 First Honor

1960 1964 Valedictorian

III.

A.

B.

C.

INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGE

University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

University of Manila

Bachelor of Laws

GRADUATE STUDIES

Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute - School of

Organization Development - Master of Arts and Doctor of

Philosophy


As principal author of congressional resolution creating the committee on ofws, and having served as its first committee chairman, congress

was able to directly address the problems confronting our overseas filipino workers, particularly the issues of illegal recruitment, contract

subsitution, high placement fees, employers abuse as well as philippine embassy/consulate's apathy and inaction. Under my watch the

committee on ofws held on-site investigations in host countries thereby providing our ofws and their respective families opportunities to

immediately enlist congressional actions!


Cases of mass lay-off due to economic turmoil or even unrest in the host country will be readily addressed to by the president and his cabinet,

and urgent, concrete actions be undertaken through the new department on ofws whose head will be a regular department secretary. Ad hoc

remedies will be a thing of the past; regular and professional actions will be the order of the day.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

I propose the establishment of new department on overseas filipino workers , separate & distinct from the department of labor & employment,

which will manage our overseas employment program, professionally promote & globally market our human resources , and provide

adequate support & protection, including a viable retirement or pension plan. Poea, owwa, polos, cof and a new commission on ofw labor

relations. The new department will ensure our ofws that their plight, concerns, problems, particulary employer's abuse will be directly heard by

the president and his cabinet.

Independent

Manila

Dante V. Liban

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Quirino Elementary School

SECONDARY Trinity College of Quezon City High School

Marvina Reina Liban


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2. POSITION

Dante V. Liban

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Senator

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D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


As a respected member of the international community of nations, we must pursue our territorial claim over west philippine sea, invoking and

adhering to applicable international laws, treaties and conventions.


Establishment of a providential fund is necessary to address the financial needs of broken families, particularly family subsistence and

schooling of children. Strategically, there is a need to put up a focused family crisis center which shall address non-financial concerns.


Establishment of a providential fund is necessary to address the financial needs of broken families, particularly family subsistence and

schooling of children. Strategically, there is a need to put up a focused family crisis center which shall address non-financial concerns. During

my 9-year service in congress, to ensure that families left behind by departing ofw who were my constituents, i provided financial -food

assistance good for four (4) months, enough time for the ofw to receive his/her salaries , and remit the same to the family!




Corrupt officials and staff must be summarily suspended, removed from the agency, and if evidence so warrants, be dismissed from the

service.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

I propose to re-file a bill creating a special overseas workers bank (owb) which will be owned by registered & certified overseas filipino

workers. With the yearly dollar remittances amounting to tens of billions of dollars, the special bank will surely grow into a strong universal

bank thereby empowering our ofws with financial clout, and later on with economic muscle. For the first 5 years, the proposed owb will be

managed by professional bankers & managers until such time ofws who are experts in bank management & other ofw financial consultants

can gradually take over. Qualified children of ofws, especially those who majored in banking & finance will form the rank & file of the bank.

As stockholders and co-owners, our ofws will be inspired to save and invest their savings into his/her own bank.

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1. NAME Tomagan

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1954 1960

1960 1964

1964 1968

1979 1983

1984 1985

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

COLLEGEBachelor of Science in Criminology

Philippine College of Criminology, Manila

GRADUATE STUDIES Bachelor of Laws, Manila Law School

Masters of Science in Criminology, PhD in Crim.


Illegal recruiters MUST be criminally sanctioned and a case MUST be filed against them by POEA and their licenses must be cancelled

irrevocably. I will pass a bill and will make sure to create a law that all enforcement agencies MUST have a strict enforcement and

implementation of anti-illegal recruitment.

I will also create an independent TASK FORCE under my office to make sure that justice for our modern heroes will be served immediately.


All OFWs should be insured by their respective manpower agencies until the duration of their contract. So that when they go home and unable

to save money for some reasons or another, they could claim rebates. I will create a program under my office that will enable and enrich their

knowledge on how to save money and the importance of saving for their family's future.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Placement Fees and other miscellaneous charges MUST be regulated. As far as Manpower Agencies is concerned, ONLY MINIMAL

AMOUNT and UNIFORMED PLACEMENT FEE MUST be imposed to include the health insurance and other benefits for our overseas

workers.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

The Philippine Government MUST provide assistance to our OFWs on their problems abroad. I will create a law that documented or

undocumented, our government MUST be under obligation to protect our citizens.

ELEMENTARY Tupi Central School, Tupi South Cotabato

SECONDARY Gen. Paulino Santos Memorial Institute

Deceased


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9.

Lakas - CMD

Tupi, South Cotabato

Gen. Romeo R. Maganto

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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

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1. NAME Tomagan

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.


I will create a law that corrupt and abusive airport officials and staff MUST be administratively and criminally sanctioned and be punished by

the law.

And upon conviction should suffer imprisonment of not more than six (6) years and will be banned from holding any government position for

life.


I will create a law that taxes MUST not be imposed on Balikbayan Boxes, if the items in the box/es is less than Php300,000.00 pesos. It will

only be taxable if it is more than Php300,000.00.

In that law, I will state that NO Custom or Immigration officials or employees can open the box without notifying the owner. Only if the box

contains drugs, firearms and other contrabands which is shown in the xray machines, only then the customs or enforcement agency official

can open it.

Any violator will be administratively and criminally sanctioned and upon conviction will be banned from holding any government position for life.


I always believe that Education is our key to success. And that, Family is the basic unit of our society. Yet a small and basic unit, it is the most

powerful and most influential in terms of building one's self in preparation for a bright future that awaits an individual.

"Family First", this is one of the programs that I will personally create and support under my office should I will be given a chance in the

Senate.


I will create a law that our government MUST be under obligation to provide our OVERSEAS WORKERS employment in case of Economic

turmoil and give them assistance accordingly.

The government must also prioritize the affected workers for a job opportunity in the country.

In case the government cannot accommodate the volume of workers, it must work hand and hand with our allies that are able to provide and

seek help from them for job and employment opportunities.

As Filipino citizens, they have the right to ask help and receive full support from their mother country. After all, they are helping to boost our

economy through their dollar remittances.

There MUST be no Filipinos left behind.

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2. POSITION


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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

H.

I.

J.

In this program, I will support and give moral and livelihood assistance to those OFW families that needs it the most. This program will serve

as their guiding light that will nurture and encourage victims of broken families that life must go on despite.

I will make sure that "Family First" (MAGANTO's Program in the Senate) will strongly uphold the dignity of our beloved OFWs and

countrymen.

In addition to this, I will also create a law, TO INSIST THE RIGHT OF EVERY FILIPINO CITIZEN TO PROPER EDUCATION and HEALTH

BENEFITS, FREE ACCESS AND USE OF ALL GOVERNMENT MEDICAL FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY.


ARTIKULO DOS NI MAGANTO:

"IPAGTATANGGOL KO ANG ATING TERIYORYO AT HANDANG IALAY ANG BUHAY PARA SA MGA PILIPINO."

Minsan ko ng ibinigay ang aking buhay para sa bayan. At ako ay ginawaran ng "Distinguished Conduct Star Medal" (next to Medal of Valor)

noong 1987 sa pakikipaglaban para sa ating demokrasya. At ngayon, hindi ako magdadalawang isip na ialay at ibigay muli ang aking

natitirang panahon ng aking buhay upang PROTEKTAHAN at IPAGTANGGOL ang ating pambansang Teritoryo para sa mga Pilipino.

I will create a law that will encourage every Filipino citizen to strengthen our forces, to be more patriotic and uphold our dignity as Filipinos and

be a pride of our nation.

West Philippine Sea is for every Filipino citizen. It is ours. Let us protect and fight for it by all means.


ARTIKULO SINGKO NI MAGANTO:

"KAY MAGANTO, BIDA ANG MGA PILIPINO."

(Ang artikulong ito ay para sa lahat ng mga Pilipinong naghahangad ng isang mapayapa, maunlad at matatag na pamumuhay.)

Part I: PARA SA MGA OFW

"Ang Misyon ko ay maglingkod ng tapat at totoo sa ating bayan at sa buong Sambayanang Pilipino. Kasabay nito ang aking

prinsipyong hindi kailanman nabibili ng kahit na ano.

Manindigan ako sa TAMA at TOTOO para sa isang MAKABULUHAN at MAKATOTOHANANG layunib para sa lahat."

With these, I will allocate and approve a budget for Migrant and Overseas Resources Center for our Overseas Filipinos around the world. This

will strengthen and boost the moral of our Kababayans abroad even if they're oceans away from home.

And we shall call it "DANGAL ng PINOY CENTER" (DPC). This will provide shelter and comfort to them always. This will also be used or

utilize as and augment or auxiliary of our embassy in different parts of the world.

I believe that we must be connected consistently to be able for us to be united in one common goal and that is my advocacy.

IBALIK PO NATIN ANG DANGAL NG MGA PILIPINO!

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1. NAME Edu

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH September 14, 1955 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

III.

A.

B.

Independent

USA

Eduardo B. Manzano

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


ELEMENTARY De La Salle College

SECONDARY La Salle Greenhills


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGEU.S Air Force

De La Salle University

GRADUATE STUDIES


Despite the stringent measures imposed by POEA on recruitment agencies as mandated by RA 10022, which amends RA 8042, also known

as the 1995 Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act, illegal recruitment, not to mention illegal human trafficking, continues to rise. The

biggest challenge is not only in the enforcement of the law but also on the investigation and prosecution of erring recruitment agencies and the

prevention of illegal recruitment. As part of my OFW agenda, I plan to take the following actions: (1) Introduce a bill creating special courts on

illegal recruitment to expedite the resolution of cases and successful prosecution of illegal recruiters; (2) Meet with the various private

recruitment associations to help in the institutionalization of the best ethical practices among themselves through fiscal and administrative

incentives; (3) Ensure strict compliance of the mandatory establishment of migrant desks in all LGUs, especially in areas where illegal

recruitment remains rampant.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

While POEA prescribes fees and costs chargeable to hired workers, and further prohibits the collection of placement fee among HSWs, there

is a need to review this policy with an end-view of rationalizing the imposition of other related fees. AS part of my OFW agenda, I plan to take

the following actions: (1) Introduce ammendments to the law that would mandate private recruitment associations to make public the actual

costs of the recruitment, documentation and placement of hired workers. This provision would prevent recruitment agencies from exacting

exorbitant fees and unnecessary imposing other fees, including the payment of "training fee" especially among HSWs; (2) Call on the DOLE to

initiate a bilateral labor agreement that would prescribe a ceiling on the fees being collected and charged to hired workers, and make the costs

of recruitment transparent to the public for the local and foreign recruitment agencies under their service contract agreements.

Male Female

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1. NAME Edu

2. POSITION

Eduardo B. Manzano

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


C.

D.

E.

F.


Our OFWs are always at risk of being laid off not only in the event of economic turmoil in foreign countries but also at the outbreak of conflict

or civil war. It should be realized that overseas employment opportunities do not last forever. It is not even a panacea to the poverty they

experience in our country. As part of my OFW agenda, I plan to do the following: (1) Review and mandate and structure of the National

Reintegration Center for OFWs and provide more funds for them to make its programs and services more attuned to their needs; (2) Call on

the recruitment agencies to negotiate for a contingency program in the event of economic turmoil or conflict. which may include, inter alia, a

livelihood and financial assistance to the returning OFWs; (3) Push for the immediate passage of a law establishing OFW Entrepreneurship

Fund that would serve as a guarantee fund for non-collateralized business loans for OFWs.


We have more than empirical and anecdotal evident to support our claims that our hardworking OFWs could hardly allot their hard-earned

money for savings. After spending their best years trying to send money to their families they left behind, the sad reality is that they often find

themselves empty-handed. It is therefore important not only on the part of the government but also among private recruitment agencies to

teach our OFWs on how to manage their salaries and invest on low-risk ventures. As part of my OFWs agenda, I plan to take the following: (1)

Fund public and private programs on financial literacy for OFWs and their dependents, in partnership with migrant workers' groups and civil

society organizations on this worthwhile endeavor; (2) Make it easy for OFWs to access bank loans, especially in pursuit of their long-hoped-

for dream of buying a house for their family and venture into productive and high-yielding businesses.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Majority of the maltreatment, exploitation and abuses committed against our OFWs are common among HSWs who by the very nature of their

job have to live in the private homes of their foreign employers. The incidents of maltreatment and abuse among HSWs can be minimized if we

can assure a good living and working conditions of our workers in a foreign land. As part of my OFW agenda, I plan to propose the following:

(1) Push for the live-out arrangement among HSWs in their employment contract; (2) increase deployment of POLO officers who shall monitor

and report strict compliance with international labor standards on the living and working conditions of our workers, especially in those countries

where there are HSWs; (3) Strengthen PDOS among our most vulnerable workers, giving them adequate trainings and information about the

foreign countries' culture and society and thus, making them prepared to cope up with foreign works.


My long years of public service first as vice mayor of Makati City and then as chairman of Optical Media Board showed how I have always

stood up against graft and corruption. It is sad that our airports have become a haven for opportunists and extortionists victimizing our OFWs.

As part of my OFW agenda, I plan to do the following: (1) Hold the MIAA accountable in investigating and presecuting these corrupt airport

officials and staff, especially those involve in "tanim-bala" modus, conduct periodic lifestyle check on airport officials and staff and their

immediate families; (2) Review MIAA's existing attrition policy where "performing" public servants are given monetary incentives and

promotions for reaching a quota of the job the public paid for; (3) Compel the MIAA to suspend the collection of PhP550 aiport terminal fee for

continually violating the exemption granted by law to OFWs and submit itself to audit for the unrefunded fees it has collected since Feb. 1,

2015.

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1. NAME Edu

2. POSITION

Eduardo B. Manzano

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


G.

H.

I.

J.


I welcome and support the legislative measure increasing the total "dutiable" value of these balikbayan boxes not to exceed more than

PhP1,150,000, and other provisions in Section 800 of CTMA. We hope that this provision in the proposed law remains in tact as this has long

been overdued. However, I believe that we need to put in place adequate measures to safeguard these OFW boxes against theft or being

ransacked by some unscrupulous individuals.


The social cost of migration bears heavily on OFW families, especially among the children or dependents. Our 1987 Constitution prescribes

that the family is the basic unit of our society, and it is therefore important that the government extends full support to keep the family from

disintegration. As part of my OFW agenda, I plan to do the following: (1) Introduce a legislative measure that would provide scholarship grants

and tuition fee discounts to qualified and deserving dependents of OFWs in state universities and colleges and other state-run institutions and

training centers; (2) Push for the immediate passage of a law providing free, stable and reliable public wireliess internet access in all public

buildings, terminals, parks and plazas in the country to allow all, including OFWs' dependents to communicate to their loved ones abroad.


While it is ideal to resolve regional conflict under the auspices of the ASEAN and compel China to honor the pertinent laws and documents

relevant to the dispute between the Philippines and China and among other claimant-countries, such as the 1982 UNCLOS, 1992 ASEAN

Declaration on the South China Sea, and the 2022 ASEAN Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, I believe we need to

support our state position on the case, including pursuing the case before international tribunal courts. But mindful that these ASEAN

declarations are non-binding and our inadequate external defense capability, I also believe that we need to pursue multi-lateral cooperation to

develop the area while not abandoning our sovereignty claim over these contested islands. These conteseted islands are said to be rich in oil

and natural gas resources and we need to forge cooperation to explore and develop its potentials to our advantage.


While I support any measure that would provide complete and timely information for departing OFWs, including the establishment for migrant

and overseas resource center, I am more inclined to push for the creation of a Department of Migration and Development in lieu of the

proposed Department of OFWs in order to put welfare services, reintegration and protection of Filipino migrants on top of the national agenda.

The cretion of migrant and overseas resource center may be incorporated in the functions and responsibilities of the Department of Migration

and Development in order to address not only the complex demands and increasing expectations of our OFWs but also, most importantly, to

harness the development potential of migration for the country and the migrants themselves. This Department is envisioned to unifty and

streamline the delivery of government services to OFWs and their dependents, putting the POEA and OWWA and their attached respective

bureaus and offices under its one-stop-shop entity.

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1. NAME

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH July 15, 1969 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1976 1982

1982 1986

1986 1990

1990 1994

III.

A.

B.

C.

COLLEGE

Central Philippines University - AB Political Science (Jaro, Iloilo

City)

GRADUATE STUDIES

Central Philippines University - Bachelor of Laws (Jaro, Iloilo City)


The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) must be given more resources to curb and prevent illegal recruitment. The

further success of these efforts, however depend on: (1) a vigilant citizenship that reports illegal recruitment activities in the community; (2)

active monitoring by the POEA and DOLE and proper coordination with the PNP and the NBI; and (3) better regional and international

coordination between Philippine authorities and their counterparts abroad in the case building, evidence gathering, prosecution and conviction

of illegal recruiters in both country of origin and country of destination of OFWs, since well-funded international syndicates run these evil

operations. It is also crucial to tap existing international networks of lawyers, who could greatly help in the rescue and repatriation of OFW

victims of illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons.


Saving for the future is a mentality that all workers should have. Since OFWs earn more, their potential to save and profit from these savings in

the future is greater. OFWs should learn and master financial literacy through awareness raising and education programs, which cover among

others, prioritizing the essentials when purchasing, knowing the importance of savings, safe channels for remitting money to loved ones at

home, going into enterpreneurship and investing one's savings. Government should complement this by providing safe forced savings

schemes for OFWs, offering, and guiding them towards investments that are secured and reaching out to OFWs' families so as to prevent

them from spending too much on consumer goods beyond essentials.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

In principal, I believe that placement fees being charged by private recruitment placement agencies should be borne by the employer. At

present, only domestic workers are exempted from paying placement fees. At the minimum, the same exemption should be applied to other

jobs categorized as low skilled. Placement fees for other skilled workers, should placement fees continue to be exacted from them, should not

amount to a one-time fee of more than 50% of the net monthly salary of the worker.

ELEMENTARY El Nonok Elementary School (El Nonok, Banga, South Cotabato)

SECONDARY Notre Dame of Banga (Banga, South Cotabato)

Aida Malfarta-Montaño


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HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

UNA

Banga, South Cotabato

Atty. Allan Montaño

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

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2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.


The victimize not only OFWs, but tourists from other countries, too. Thus, they offend our modern day heroes who have kept our country

afloat, and foreigners who boost tourism, one of the industries that we regard as key generator of employment. Appropriate charges should be

filed against corrupt officials. They should be jailed and barred from government service forever.


Balikbayan boxes should not be taxed. It is but a small favor of OFWs for the sacrifices they have done. Balikbayan boxes are an extension of

the Filipino custom of "pasalubong" for family and friends. These are not even really totally free of charge since OFWs pay for the shipping

costs.


OFWs are leaving their families behind. This validates the theory of the feminization of labor migration. These women, most of the time, are

also mothers and by migrating for work --- often times to care for the children of their foreign employers --- they give up the chance to raise and

care for their own children back home. This is the social cost of labor migration no amount of money can pay for. Not to underestimate the

ability of fathers to care for their children, but something as basic as breastmilk for their child is lost if her mother is abroad. Under the

circumstance modern technological means to communicate across oceans should be made accessible and affordable to OFWs and their

families. Facilities that will allow OFWs to transact with schools for the payment of tuition and other school fees for their children should be

explored.


In setting maritime and territorial disputes, the Philippine Government has to continue with its peaceful diplomatic channels and international

arbitration and at the same time establish its presence by building structures in the territories that ought to belong to the Philippines, which we

had been claiming pursuant to United Nation Convention on Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS).


The risk of mass lay-offs in case of economic turmoil is real, as with political upheavals in OFW host countries. This emphasizes the need for

ample social protection for OFWs. It is in this regard where the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) policy for livelihood

assistance becomes very relevant. In addition, the National Reintegration Center Office, which offers skills training and entrepreneurial

opportunities for returning OFWs should be strengthened.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Abuse is the major risk OFWs face. Making sure that private recruitment and placement agencies in the country and their partners abroad are

legitimate and accredited is one way of ensuring accountability should something untoward happen to our workers. If there is abusem OFWs

should be able to report these or ask to be rescued through a hotline or similar means with the use of text messaging and social media. OFWs

should take seriously the Pre-Employment and Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars they attend. Workers should also attend Pre-Decision

Seminars so they can decide intelligently on working abroad as a choice, rather than looking at it as the only option. Government should be

ready to provide all legal, health, psycho-social and related services to OFWs in distress. A concrete way of preventing abuse, too, is

establishing more Bilateral Labor Agreements between the Philippines and host countries of OFWs.

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2. POSITION


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6. NICKNAME:

Senator


This is a good idea. Among others, this could pave the way to tap OFWs as investors for our poor rural areas. If only 10% of the more than US

$25 billion OFW remittances would be invested on average of US $2.5 billion per year in their home villages and regions, it would amount to

more than 100 billion peso investments with hundreds of thousand potential jobs being created. The investment will be assured of 12% return

on investment with sovereign guarantee to ensure that no single centavo of OFW investment will be lost, but on the contrary will profit. We will

set up a powerful body on national level with branches in every region of the country to assist them in identifying investment opportunities in

their home areas, linking up with each other, overcoming bureaucratic obstacles in the registration process, protect them against interventions,

discrimination or intimidation from local dystanies and business cartels and promote them through training in entrepreneurial skills and through

linkages to business credits.

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1. NAME Mon

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To



1954 1958

1980

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

COLLEGEPhilippine Military Academy

GRADUATE STUDIES

Defence Resources Management US Naval Post

School, Montery, California




HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

ELEMENTARY Colegio de Sto. Niño, Cebu City

SECONDARY Colegio de Sto. Niño, Cebu City

Fe P. Montaño (Deceased)


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ACADEMIC

HONORS

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9.

People's Reform Party

Cebu City

Ramon Enriquez Montaño

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

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1. NAME Leo

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1966 1972

1972 1976

1978 1982

1994 1995

1997 1998

2006 2006

III.

A.

B.

C.


Luna, La Union

Getulio P. Napeñas

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Cantoria Central School

SECONDARY La Union High School

Grace L. Napeñas


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGE

Philippine Military Academy Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City

GRADUATE STUDIES

Master in Business Administration-Tep

Pamantasan Lungsod ng Maynila

Master in Public Administration, AMA University


- Establish a dedicated office/agency to handle cases.

- Review law and provide stronger provision and stiffer penalties.

- Punishment of death penalty to mass illegal recruitment.

- Aggressive enforcement of the law by enforcers.

- Listing of legitimate recruitment agencies in LGUs offices up to the Brgys.


- Automatic deduction of amount from OFWs salary and deposited directly to banks.

- OFW's family in the country to undergo training on small business management.

- Inculcate trifty attitude to OFWs.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- Government to intervene and regulate the high placement fees.

- Aggressive enforcement of laws and stiffer penalties.

- Government to provide loans with minimal interest.

Level 7 Executive Diploma in 2006-2006, Strategic Management

Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom

Male Female

Page 1 of 2

1. NAME Leo

2. POSITION

Getulio P. Napeñas

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


- OFWs to secure appropriate insurance.

- Government to support returning home OFWs.

- Seek other employment in other countries.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

- Enhance embassy's monitoring of OFWs.

- Strong coordination with host government agencies.

- Provisions in the contract to safeguard OFWs from employer abuse.


- CCTV in all areas of the airport.

- Lifestyle check of airport officials and staff.

- Enhance the benefits of employees.

- Heavy penalties to offenders.


- Provide custom duties and taxes manuals/regulation to leaving passengers.

- Opening of balikbayan boxes shall not be done unless in the presence of owner.


- Enhance pre-departure orientation of OFWs.

- Inculcate family virtues and values.


- Diplomatic solution through intervention of international bodies.

- Participation of ASEAN nations in the peaceful solution especially other claimant countries.

- Strengthen the Air Force and Navy.

- Strengthen foreign policy.


- Enhance/secure budget of DOLE to support the centers.

Office building and temporary shelters

Salary of employees

Operating and Maintenance Expenses

- Provide manuals for OFWs.

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1. NAME Toots

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1967 1974

1974 1978

1978 1979

1981 1985

1998 1999

Josephine Vernon

Award for

Excellence in

Communication

Kennedy School

Alumni

Achievement

Award

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

INCLUSIVE DATES


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGEUniversity of Santo Tomas

GRADUATE STUDIES

Kennedy School of Government Harvard University


Shut down foreign-owned and foreign-operated recruitment agencies; ban foreigners engaged in the illegal recruitment of OFWs for life.


Mandatory financial literacy seminars for OFWs and their families prior to departure and while onsite. This will prevent OFWs and families

from becoming victims of scams.

ACTION PLANS/PLATFORM OF GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES CONFRONTING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ( ENUMERATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) ACTIONS/PLANS ON THE SUBJECTS LISTED BELOW AND IN NOT MORE THAN 150 WORDS PER SUBJECT)

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

On high recruitment costs, review all mandatory fees being charged against OFWs such as for PhilHealth membership to prevent OFWs

from getting into debt prior to even leaving the country.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

24/7 quick response system to be in place in all embassies and consulates worldwide to address complaints of human trafficking and

maltreatment; establish/improve on-site shelter and legal assistance services.

Exchange Student, Sandusky High School, Michigan, USA

Nacionalista Party

Manila

Susan V. Ople

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


ELEMENTARY St. Theresa's College Quezon City

SECONDARY St. Theresa's College Quezon City


Male Female

Page 1 of 2

1. NAME Toots

2. POSITION

Susan V. Ople

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:


E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


All airport personnel should wear easily readable IDs; more CCTV cameras; human rights training for airport personnel; streamline airport

security personnel to ensure non-duplication of duties, clearer accountability.


Will support the proposed CMTA which extends up to PHP150,000 tax-free balikbayan box for OFWs; continuous monitoring to ensure

respect for balikbayan boxes.


More scholarships for OFW children; a program for free computer literacy for OFWs so that they can continue to communicate with their

children while abroad.


Make ongoing efforts to assert our national sovereignty over Philippine territory a subject to be taught in school; maintain dialogue on non-

security concerns with China while supporting the ASEAN Declaration on peaceful resolution of territorial disputes.


Ensure that the law is followed and that embassy shelters are not used for sexual harassment and other illicit intenbtions by wayward

embassy personnel; amend the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law to include ambassadors and all diplomatic personnel.


Bilateral labor agreements to be forged, and use of diplomatic channels to ensure that our workers are not wrongfully terminated without

proper notice and terminal benefits.

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1. NAME Serge

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH December 13, 1943 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1950 1957

1959 1961

1961 DNG

1962 DNG

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

Independent Candidate

Manila

Sergio Osmeña III

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY De La Salle College, Manila

SECONDARY Beaumont College, Berkshire, England

Isabel Lopez Osmeña


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.


Prioritize the redeployment of workers affected by the mass lay-off.

COLLEGEHarvard College, Cambridge, Massachussets

Georgetown University, Washington DC

GRADUATE STUDIES


Ensure that illegal recruitment cases are given priority by government prosecutors.


Support non-government organizations (NGOs) and volunteer groups helping OFWs learn how to handle their finances.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Ensure that recruitment agencies comply with POEA rules and regulations on the collection of placement fees.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Provide legal assistance to victims.


Investigate illegal schemes by corrupt airport officials such as the "tanim-bala" controversy.


Support pending amendments to existing laws increasing the non-taxable limit for balikbayan box.

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1. NAME Serge

2. POSITION

Sergio Osmeña III

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

H.

I.

J.


Encourage the formationof NGOs and support groups for broken families of OFWs.


Continue to support the government's stand protecting the integrity of the Philippine territory in the West Philippine Sea.


Support the budgetary and operational requirements of the Migrant and Overseas Resource Centers to help distressed OFWs.

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1. NAME Manny

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH December 17, 1978 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1995

2007

2008

2009

2010

III.

A.

B.

C.

United Nationalist Alliance - Peoples Champ Movement (UNA-PCM)

Gen. Santos City, Philippines

Emmanuel D. Pacquiao

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Saway Saavedra Elementary School

SECONDARY Department of Education - ALS

Jinkee Jamora Pacquiao


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGENotre Dame of Dadiangas University

GRADUATE STUDIES Southwestern University

Development Academy of the Philippines


The best solution is to make quality jobs available here in the Philippines. We need to give incentives to companies that invest locally,

especially to those that provide due protection to their employees. After all,migration for employment is not entirely a solution but an indication

of a much bigger societal problem. Nevertheless, the government must address the perennial problem of illegal recruitment through strict

enforcement of laws governing the recruitment of manpower. The government must send a clear message to those who engage in this illegal

activity that they will face heavy problems. We must bring to court these illegal people who engage in this kind of crime. We need to give

protection to those who fall prey to this kind of activity. More importantly, we must educate our kababayans of their rights so as to successfully

end this problem.


The government must consistently conduct financial literacy programs, targeting overseas Filipino workers and their families. They must be

well informed of their options on how to invest their hand-earned money. Engaging in micro, small and medium enterprises must be

encouraged too. Consequently, we must devise concrete steps in easing the way business is done in our country. We must eliminate complex

business regulations and red tape faced by startup business and investors.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Strict reinforcement of the law is the key to solving this problem. Recruitment agencies that are found to have been collecting high or

excessive placement fees from applicants must immediately have their icense cancelled. This government may need to implement a one-

strike policy against agencies that engage in this kind of anomalous activity. More importantly, we also need to intensify our campaign to

educate migrant workers of their rights. Filipinos who are seeking employment abroad must be informed that fees charged by their agencies

must be in accordance to the allowable fees prescribed by law. Moreover, they must be thoroughly informed that some countries disallow

placement fee collection. Applicants must be encouraged to report agencies that defy this policy.

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1. NAME Manny

2. POSITION

Emmanuel D. Pacquiao

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


The government must strengthen its existing reintegration programs for returning overseas Filipino workers, especially those affected by mass

lay-off in countries with economic turmoil. Migrant workers must be made informed of various options they can take such as availing loans

offered by the government and other local bank institutions.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Communication lines between overseas Filipino workers and Philippine embassies must be open and available at all times. Swift assistance

must be made accessible to our kababayans abroad. Moreover, to protect our migrant workers from abusive employers, we must implement a

system wherein we scrutinize the level of professionalism and quality of welfare programs and facilities offered by foreign employers.

Ultimately, OFWs must be well-briefed of their rights as migrant workers. Before leaving the country for employment, they must be holistically

prepared, through various trainings and seminars offered by the government.


Victims of corrupt airport officials and staff must be encouraged to report these illegal activities so as to put an end to this anomaly. Speedy

investigation must be conducted to penalize erring airport officials and staff. We must be strict in the conducts of our airport employees. All

employees who are charged with cases of exorting money or harassing passengers must be relieved from duty while facing administrative

investigation.



Government programs assisting overseas Filipino workers and their families must be made accessible. It must be made known to them that

the government offers scholarship programs for deserving migrant workers and/or their immediate descendants are available.


The Philippine government must exhaust all means to protect its national territory and maritime domain. However, territorial disputes must be

solved through peaceful means. Any actions that can provoke or exacerbate tension must be avoided by parties involved.


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1. NAME

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

COLLEGE

University of Southern Mindanao

(Agriculture major in Agricultural Engineering)

GRADUATE STUDIES

University of San Jose Recoletos

(Masters Degree in Business Management)

Asian Institute of Management

(Basic Management Program)




HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

ELEMENTARY

SECONDARY

Priscilla Villanueva Paez


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Cresente C. Paez

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

Male Female

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.







1. NAME Sir Tsip

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1971

1975

1975 1979

1987

1995

III.

A.

B.

COLLEGE

Philippine Military Academy

University of Santo Tomas

Manuel L. Quezon University


a. Professionalize overseas employment recruitment, to include issues of human rights, anti-crime modules, and proper training of recruits.

b. Strengthen regulations on agency accreditation.

c. Include background checks on employers, and on the legality and legitimacy of the employment agreements the agency enters with foreign

entities

d. Require BIR certification that the recruitment agency pays taxes on a regular basis, in order to weed out the legal ones from the illegal

entities

e. Hold well-publicized recruitment fairs to entice potential overseas workers to apply to legal firms

f. Increase penalties for human trafficking and swindling for illegal recruiters


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

a. Cut the placement fee to the equivalent of half-month salary in pesos, to be paid in six months

b. Should it be impossible to cut the placement fee and should it remain at one month’s salary equivalent, installment should be in a one year

c. Agencies should invest half of a recruit’s placement fee into insurance policies or in other ventures that will ensure high yields and insurance

for the safety of the OFWs

d. Prohibit the holding of a recruit’s departure just because of unpaid placement fees

e. Require BIR certification that the recruitment agency pays taxes on a regular basis, in order to weed out the legal ones from the illegal

entities

GRADUATE STUDIES

ELEMENTARY Dadiangas West Elementary School

SECONDARY Mindanao State University - General Santos

Ma. Rosella Paño Pagdilao


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Independent

Cotabato City

Samuel Duldulao Pagdilao Jr.

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

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1. NAME Sir Tsip

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.


a. CCTV installed in airports, with some booth-based staff having a camera near them, recording their transactions.

b. Establish a mechanism to report incidents of bribery and extortion to DOTC and to the DILG

c. Criminal offense should be given to corrupt airport officials and staff

d. High-level management should have a limited stint of three years


a. Balikbayan boxes should be free from custom dues, as a manifestation of our gratitude for OFWs

b. Checking of balikbayan boxes should be done only by a modern hi-tech and contact-less scanner

c. Heavy taxes should be placed on cigarettes and other tobacco-based products, and liquor


a. Effectively implement educational assistance laws of the country

b. Publicize the educational assistance laws on national TV and radio.

c. Dependents of OFWs should enjoy quality education at little or no cost

d. Children from Broken families should receive substantial allowance from their families


a. Modernize the AFP, PNP, and Philippine Coast Guard to effectively counter military aggression on our rightful territories in WPS

b. Establish joint economic cooperation with parity rights with other WPS claimants, on the basis of commercial, industrial, scientific, and

environmental grounds

c. Establish a mechanism for our uniformed personnel to effectively protect Filipino fishermen.

d. Continue the diplomatic means of solving the WPS dispute


a. For OFWs in the provinces, provide funds for agricultural businesses, like poultry farming, cattle raising, vegetable farming, etc., complete

with skills training and startup capital from the government.

b. OWWA should regularly check on the ventures of repatriated OFWs

c. For unwilling-to-return OFWs, embassies/consulates should open up a job fair for laid-off OFWs

d. State should invest in industries where our OFWs excel, in order to create jobs that will deter overseas employment, and will ensure jobs for

returning OFWs


a. Open low-fund high-interest accounts exclusively for OFWs

b. Use the half of a placement fee for an insurance policy with unit investment trust fund

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

a. Mandate the embassies abroad to act swiftly by claiming custody of reported abused OFWs

b. Agents of the embassy should conduct an annual door-to-door check of the OFWs’ condition and safety.

c. Prosecute abusive employers in the name of the People of the Republic of the Philippines, subject to private international law

d. Designate Filipino lawyers for the cases of abused OFWs

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1. NAME Sir Tsip

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2


a. Establish MORCs in places where Filipinos have a high concentration, like Singapore, Hong Kong, Riyadh, Dubai, and Kuwait.

b. Include seminars on labor rights and a mandatory continuing skills training for the OFWs

c. Establish centers that will house runaway abused OFWs

d. Include telephone units, free Wi-Fi access and computer units to provide a means of communication to their families in the Philippines

e. Host social gatherings for Filipino communities abroad.

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1. NAME Jovi/Jun

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH September 11, 1950 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1956 1960

1960 1961

1961 1963

1963 1967

1967 1971

1993 1994

III.

A.

Jovito S. Palparan Jr.

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Concepcion Elementary School

SECONDARY Cathedral High School (not St. Mary's)

Maria Evangelina F. Palparan


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

ELEMENTARY City Central Elementary School

Camp Evangelista Elementary School

COLLEGE

University of the East, Manila

(BS in Business Administration - Accounting)

Philippine Christian University

(Masters of Business Administration - HMC)

National Defense College of the Philippines

(Master of National Security Administration)


a. The Government shall create a super employment agency that will find employment for Filipinos in countries where the Philippines has

deplomatic relations. Under the Labor Department this agency will furhter create Placement Sub-Agencies which will coordinate with the DOLE

counterparts in foreign countries to have inventories of job vacancies and other job opportunities and enter into contracts for Filipino workers to

protect the workers' rights. Prospective employers are evaluated the Placement Sub-Agencies in coordination with agencies of host countries.

b. In the Philippines Recruitment Sub-Agencies (RSA)will be created in stratgic locations nationwide that will process apllicants for overseas

employment free of fees and processing expenditures except fair for travel abroad which will be charged on a Travel-Now-Pay Later schem.

Priority targets will be those living in rural areas and in squatter colonies in urban centers. One (1) able bodied person, twenty-four years old

and above from every family that do not have decent income shall be ermarked for employment abroad with non-college graduates as priority.

identify prospective DSWD will assist the Super Agency in determining propective trainees/OFWs from poor communities.

c. In coordination with TESDA Training Cells will be created in target communities nationwide to train applicants or prospective OFWs who do

not possess required skills for employment. Trainings will be focused on jobs available abroad. Trainings will include Rights and

Responsiblities of OFWs, the legal system of targetted countries and cultural education on said countries of employment. DSWD will augment

TESDA Training Cells with experts on family values;

d. In coordination with DSWD support activities such as counselling will be undertaken for the families of OFWs left behind in the Philippines.

Mutual support among families of OFWs will be encouraged and supported.


GRADUATE STUDIES

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1. NAME Jovi/Jun

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

B.

C.

D.


The support activities such as counselling undertaken for the families of OFWs left behind in the Philippines and the mutual support among

families of OFWs will naturally touch the the importance of wise and productive money management.

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:
















EMPLOYER ABUSE:
















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1. NAME Jovi/Jun

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

E.

F.

G.

H.



1. A law shall be passed to giving the NAIA General Manager punitive power such as suspension, demotion, removal from position and or

dismissal from the service of corrupt officials/employees working in the Airport even if they come from different government agencies such as

the PNP and Customs.

2. A Counter Intelligence Unit be created under the command of the NAIA General Manager to monitor and guide the GM on the prevention of

corruption activities in the airport.

3. A policy or regulation shall be adapted by the Airport Management to remove from office an immediate supervisor if more than one of his

men are involved in corrupt activities or if incidents of corruption had happened twice or more in his department.

4. Repeal or modification of the law on possession of ammunition such that possession of one or two ammunitoion of small caliber firearm

shall not be a crime but maybe confiscated if cought in the airport.


Boxes containing items for personal and home use only even if they are valuable items may not be taxed. But if the volume is undeniably for

commercial purposes, they may be taxed and custom duties maybe imposed. BROKEN FAMILIES/CHILDREN INABILITY TO FINISH STUDIES:
















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1. NAME Jovi/Jun

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

I.

J.


1. Continue legal efforts to enforce UNCLOS to have full control of the West Phil Sea.

2. Bring back the US Bases (Clark and Subic) and allow the construction of US Bases in the Visayas (Naval Base in Guiuan, Easter Samar or

Air Base in Palawan) and in Mindanao (Army Training Camp in Davao Del Sur or Surigao Sur and Air Base in Zamboanga). This will result to

the following: (a) The threat of external attacks against the Philippines is unlikely to happen since the US will not allow it to happen with the

presence of US bases. (b) The Phil is strategically located in th world map both for military and economic purposes and without the strong

presence of an ally such as the US, threats of external attacks or occupation are not impossible. But more serious is the fact that because of

our location it is inevitable that the Philippines will become a battle ground of a war between superpowers if we assume a neutral position

such as the present situation. If this happens we have no one to turn to and no one will be sympathetic in the face of devastations of our

country and people. (c) US Forces will naturally patrol the West Philippines Sea. This will cause China to stop constructions in more

islands/corrals/shouls in WPS and slow down present constructions and movements in the area. (d) Armed Forces of the Phil will

improve/upgrade its assets and capabilities with US assistance and able to plan a crediblr defense of the WPS. (e) Economic activities

(fishermen) will resume with less threat in the WPS. The US bases will also bring in tremendous economic activities including employment.

3. Strenghten the AFP external Defense Capabilities. (a) Crafting of a West Philippine Sea Defense Plan, (b) Procurement of naval and air

assets deployable in West Phil Sea, (c) Strengthen the reserve force for external defense purposes, (d) Modernize the Special Operations

Command as an AFP command with air and naval capabilities for external defense purposes, (e) Occupation and development of vacant

islands/shoals in the West Phil Sea, and (f) Adopt a Forward Defense Strategy by strenghten defense cooperation with countries in Asia.

















Page 4 of 4

1. NAME Kiko

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1970 1977

1977 1981

1982 1986

1986 1993

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Liberal Party

Manila

Francis Pancratius Nepomuceno Pangilinan

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY La Salle Greenhills

SECONDARY La Salle Greenhills

Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts in English Major in Comparative Literature


Bachelor of Laws

College of Law


GRADUATE STUDIES


We call to strengthen the implementation of Republic Act No. 10022, which amended the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995

as amended. We already have the law in place that further ensures the welfare of our OFWs. However, we need to be vigilant in ensuring that

measure are in place, and that it is being effected so that our OFWs and their families are ably supported.


We encourage the OWWA to explore the possibility of a trust fund measure as a fail-safe for OFW and their families. Financial literacy must be

included into seminars/workshops fot OFW. We should also focus on capacity building, starting business (small to medium enterprises) and

entrepreneurship. Save, and invest.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

There should be a strict implementation and monitoring of agencies and their respective placement fees, and ensure that these fees are

always made for the emergency utilization of the OFW.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Masters in Public Administration Area of Concentration: Strategic

Management

John F. Kennedy School of Government

Harvard University

1997 1998

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1. NAME Kiko

2. POSITION

Francis Pancratius Nepomuceno Pangilinan

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


We recommend that the legal assistance fund for OFWs, as mentioned in Section 25 of Republic Act 8042, be doubled.


We will support any measure that will provide for and increase budget of the migrant and overseas resource center, as established in RA 9042.


This is clearly a violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, or RA 3019, for which the actions are severe.


Let us not double the tax imposed upon our OFWs. The products they have purchased for their loved ones have already been through due

taxation in the country of origin.


The government should put in place more investments in the rural areas, particularly in the agricultural sector to provide fot

additional/supplementary incomes to rural communities and OFW families.


We adhere to the rule of law and resorted to international arbitration on the issue of the West Philippine Sea. Pending the decision from the

arbitral tribunal we hope for continuous peace and stability of the region

Page 2 of 2

1. NAME Icot

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1970 1976

1976 1978

1978 1980

1980 1984

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Ateneo High School

Liberal Party

Tacloban City

Carlos Jericho Petilla

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

ELEMENTARY Leyte State College High School

SECONDARY Leyte National High School

Frances Ann B. Petilla


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.


GRADUATE STUDIES


- Implementation of regular and random monitoring of recruitment agencies to check if they are complying with laws, rules and regulations.

- Imposition of stricter penalties for those convicted of illegal recruitment.


Establishment of a program that will give free trainings and seminars to OFWs and their families on how to save and use their money (i.e. use

for investments, livelihood and other opportunities)


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- Propose a cap/limit on the imposition of placement fees. This cap/limit should be computed only after a public hearing and consultation has

been conducted.

- Propose a budget for the establishment of a fund that may be used to cover for the placement fees of OFW applicants under an "Apply Now,

Pay Later" Program.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Propose bilateral agreements between the Philippines and other countries wherein the agreement will provide for stricter penalties for erring or

abusive employers.

Male Female

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1. NAME Icot

2. POSITION

Carlos Jericho Petilla

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


Establishment of a centre that will give assistance to OFWs who will be laid off due to economic turmoil, calamities, and similar reasons. The

centre will also establish a fund that will used as financial assistance to the returning OFWs.


- Implement stricter penalties for those abusive and erring airport staff/officials.

- Establish an OFW Help Desk in each of the major international airports nationwide.


Propose a law that will provide for an exemption on payment of taxes and custom duties on balikbayan boxes.


Establishment of a centre that will provide for counselling services for the family of OFWs. The centre is aimed at providing activities and

avenues that will enhance the social, emotional and psychological well-being of all the members of the family.


Propose the conduct of bilateral discussions and other amicable ways to settle territorial disputes with other Asian countries and wlso discuss

the protection of all affected OFWs to the country involved.


Establishment of a centre that will give assistance to migrant workers and OFWs. The centre will provide for legal services, counselling

services, and similar support services.

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1. NAME Roman

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1975 1981

1981 1985

1985 1990

1990 1994

III.

A.

B.

COLLEGEUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City

GRADUATE STUDIES University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City


Our law on illegal recruitment already provides stiff penalties. As such, the implementation thereof and the information dissemination against

illegal recruitment needs to be improved.

The mechanisms for legal assistance being provided to victims of illegal recruitment should be enhanced as their cooperation are vital in

prosecuting and convicting illegal recruiters.

The primary reason our people are leaving is because of lack of employment opportunities here. We need to create more jobs in the country.

As such:

I have authored the Data Privacy Act which has helped to entice global corporations to establish micro, small, and medium enterprises that

facilitate local job creation, production and trade in the country thereby creating thousands of jobs.

I am also one ot the authors of the Go Negosyo Act that seeks to encourage the establishment of micro, small and medium enterprises that will

facilitate local job creation, production and trade in the country.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

I am the co-author of the HB No. 4985 which seeks to establish a Credit Assistance Program for our overseas workers. Under said bill, an

OFW may avail of a loan that 50t from the OWWA to pay for recruitment expenses including placement fees, documentations costs and plane

tickets, among others.

Moreover, considering some employment laws in certain countries already prohibit the collection of placement fees, I am inclined to file a bill

towards this end that might even include other unnecessary fees that are burdensome to our OFWs.


SECONDARY Paref Southridge School

Shalani Soledad


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9.

Independent

Quezon City

Roman Romulo

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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

Page 1 of 3

1. NAME Roman

2. POSITION

Roman Romulo

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

B.

C.

D.

E.


The administration should be firmer in its handling of this matter. It should prosecute to the fullest those who are responsible for the corruption

and other felonious acts in our airports and not downplay it as a trivial matter.

In light of the "laglag bala" issue, only one office should be directing the security operations in our airports so that responsibility can easily be

pinpointed. In addition, more operational CCTV should be installed in our airports to prevent many illegal activities from happening there.


A comprehensive assistance program for distressed OFWs must be established and fully funded by the national government.

Alternative livelihood training programs should be provided to them. Investment programs tuned towards OFW savings should be promoted so

that whatever they were able to save, they can invest in economic activities that will provide them a steady source of income. Amounts for

Start-up kits may need to be increased.

Educational assistance for their children (scholarships, grants-in-aid, loans) thru the UniFAST Law which I authored will also be of great help to

them in times of economic turmoil.


This is a common problem of many of our OFWs either as a result of excessive fees imposed on them or their prioritizing unimportant things

etc.

Government should do more. It should conduct financial consulting and provide easily accessible saving guides that will advise our OFWs on

how to manage their resources and save money.

Together with legislation reducing if not abolishing placements fees and other overseas fees, such as financial counseling and savings

guidance information systems should be established in order for our OFWs not be indebted up to their neck thereby ensuring financial security

for them.

But I feel that it is vitally important to educate our people, through more effective information systems, about their OFW rights so that they will

not be fooled in paying excessive placement fees. In this regard, I intend to enable the relevant agencies including the PIA, to enhance or if

need be, change, the current information systems primarily through budgetary support.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Abuse whether physical, emotional, sexual cannot be tolerated. We owe it to our modern day heroes that our embassies and consular offices

abroad are fully prepared to handle situations of such abuse. They should be legally protected and psychologically counselled thru appropriate

desks available in embassies and consular offices. For this, the legal assistance fund should be further increased considering the number of

our OFWs spread throughout the globe.

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1. NAME Roman

2. POSITION

Roman Romulo

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

G.

H.

I.

J.


The Bureau of Customs (BOC) should run after syndicated smugglers, instead of "nickel-and-diming" the balikbayan boxes of the Overseas

Filipino Workers (OFWs).

As such, I have filed House Resolution 2311 seeking an inquiry into the matter in order to stop the invasive and discriminatory acts against the

very people whom we called modern day heroes of our country.


As Chairman of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education, I authored and sponsored several laws that will grant scholarships, grants

in aid and loans to our students as well as laws that will make access to education easier.

Said laws are as follows:

1. Iskolar ng Bayan Law;

2. Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UNIFAST) Act;

3. Ladderized Education Act; and

4. Open Distance Learning Act.

We hope that thru said laws and the creation of more jobs in the country, many of our countrymen need not to go to foreign countries to

provide a living for their families which sometimes unfortunately result in broken families.


The arbitration case filed by the Philippine government should be supported as I always believe that right makes might not the other way

around.

But at the same time, our relationship with China should not be defined only by this issue. There are many other areas wherein both countries

can cooperate, collaborate and work side by side. Considering the importance of China, the Philippines should cultivate its economic

relationship with it without of course sacrificing its territorial integrity. Our recent decision to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

is a step in the right direction towards attainment of said goal.


I am supportive of the establishment of said center and will push for an appropriation in order that its noble purpose will be fully realized. All

functions emanating from the legislations and assistance systems I proposed herein should become the responsibility of this resource center.

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1. NAME Gen. Dionisio Reyes Santiago (Ret) Dionix

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY

4. DATE OF BIRTH April 8,1947 7. PLACE OF BIRTH:


From To

1953 1959

1959 1963

1963 1966

1966 1970

1973 1974

1981 1983

III.

A.

B.

C.

COLLEGEMechanical Engineering- Mapua Insitute of Technology

Bachelor of Science- Philippine Military Academy

GRADUATE STUDIES Master in Public Administration- UP Manila

Master in Public Administration- Seattle University, Seattle USA


OFWs need to be protected that the job description, living conditions, and salary grade offered to them before leaving Philippine shores

is the same job description, living conditions, and salary grade that will be fulfilled upon arriving in the host country. Recruitment Laws

have to be strengthened to avoid circumvention. I plan to introduce stringent penalties and fines to disable illegal recruitment activities. A

comprehensive information drive must be provided to migrant work applicants, with improved access to Embassy, POEA, and OWWA

services.

ACTION PLANS/PLATFORM OF GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES CONFRONTING THE OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ( ENUMERATE AT LEAST FIVE (5) ACTIONS/PLANS ON THE SUBJECTS LISTED BELOW AND IN NOT MORE THAN 150 WORDS PER SUBJECT)

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

A common situation is that OFWs are burdened with high placement fees that are deducted from the first few month’s salary, leaving the

OFW with almost nothing for food and transportation expenses after sending the much-needed remittances back home. When voted to

office, I will push for flexible payment plans for placement fees, wherein such fees will be payable in regular reasonable instalments

upon deployment. I will establish government-imposed placement fee brackets, depending on location of employment, educational

attainment, expertise, demand and position of migrant worker. There should also be a government-assisted placement service in order

to avoid expensive fees set by private agencies. Unnecessary permits and processes will be removed to decrease placement fee costs.


OFWs go abroad to earn money for their family, and aim to save enough so they can be reunited with their family for good. Unfortunately

at the end of contract, OFWs need to renew their employment contracts because the money intended for a savings account, end up

paying for assorted government and bank fees. In order to avoid this cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, I plan to introduce tax

exemptions for very low income earners, and tax adjustments with bracketing depending on income.

ELEMENTARY Navotas Elementary School

SECONDARY Jose Rizal High School

Hermogena M. Santiago


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HONORS

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9.

Independent

Sipac, Navotas City

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

Page 1 of 3


2. POSITION

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.


Corrupt airport officials and staff usually engage in illegal activities to further their personal intrests. The recent 'tanim-bala' controversy

is an example of how these people find ways to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Many Filipinos, who spent a considerable

amount of time abroad, fell prey to this controversy because they had no idea on who to ask help from. I believe that the public's access

to legal assistance in times of airport mishaps must be improved. Also, an information drive on the rights and responsibilities of

passengers is necessary.


The Balikbayan Box is a symbol of the OFW. Our OFWs lovingly call them “alakansiya” because they fill the box gradually every time

there is a garage sale, a clearance event or Holiday specials. Once filled, they seal it and ship it to their loved ones in the Philippines. I

oppose the imposition of additional taxes and custom duties on Balikbayan Boxes. However, there must be a provision for tax

brackets/schedules depending on the number and cost of goods brought in cases of excessive importation of goods beyond the non-

taxable limit on declared value. Confiscated goods due to inability to pay taxes and customs duties should have holding periods without

demurrage and storage fees when claimed within deadlines in order to make it possible for OFW families to reclaim them at a later date

when they can raise the funds.


Families with an absentee parent due to Overseas Contract Work is not automatically a broken family. The family only becomes broken

when the absentee parent forgets his/her marital vows, and consequently abandons the family back at home.


Job security is one of the major concerns of OFWs. We need to provide economic relief assistance to OFWs affected by mass lay-offs

due to economic turmoil in the host countries. I plan to place mechanisms that will allow coordination with local companies for

temporary absorption of displaced OFW workers. There should also be scholarship and benefit packages for dependents of the laid off

OFWs. There must be livelihood programs to promote establishment of SMEs for OFWs who decide to return to the Philippines,

including TESDA Vocational and Technical courses for those who are considering switching to a different industry or specialization.

Current Bank policies on OFW remittances need to be reviewed in order to decrease remittance fees. There should also be special

investment plans and interest rates for OFWs, with decreased risk and hassle-free banking for OFWs sending money home. Finally, I

will also legislate to streamline setting up your own business in order to empower families of OFWs in the country to establish their own

livelihood.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Employer abuse gets media attention when our OFWs are on death row already or at death’s door due to medical complications. But

employer abuse happens quietly when passports, food or adequate rest are withheld from our OFWs, or when they are tasked with jobs

that are not included in their employment contracts. There must be improved accessibility of Embassies for our OFWs to file complaints,

seek legal assistance or find safe refuge. Extensive background checks on employers must be undertaken, with OWWA assistance in

receiving employee contracts and reviewing employee terms. An information drive on importance of proper documentation, coupled with

bilateral agreements with host countries regarding OFW welfare is essential.

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2. POSITION

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6. NICKNAME:

Senator

H.

I.

J.

Although living apart greatly increases the temptation to stray, counselling centers for OFWs and their families will greatly help in

dealing with issues of depression, loneliness and stress. I will push for a review of contract terms to decrease the usual current minimum

of two years duration of overseas stay of OFW workers, so that families will be reunited sooner. There must be livelihood support for

broken families caused by Overseas Employment, and immediate financial relief for families abandoned by the OFW. I will push for a

special Scholarship and Tuition payment plan for children with OFW parents.


I am open to bilateral talks with China, and will consider the possibility of joint explorations with China. I will push for a bigger Defense

Budget, so that we can modernize the Armed Forces. A review of existing treaties such as United Nations Convention on the Laws of the

Sea (UNCLOS) must be undertaken in order to identify ways to leverage our position.

ESTABLISHMENT OF AND PROVIDING BUDGET FOR MIGRANT AND OVERSEAS RESOURCE:

I will enact laws to provide a budget for Overseas Resource Centers, so that we can employ competent people to serve our OFWs. We

also need to improve existing Overseas Resource Centers, and to establish Overseas Resource Centers where they are needed.

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1. NAME Tito

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1955 1960

1960 1964

1964 1968

2000

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Nationalist People's Coaliton (NPC)

Manila

Vicente C. Sotto

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Colegio De San Juan De Letran

SECONDARY Colegio De San Juan De Letran

Helen Gamboa-Sotto


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

COLLEGEColegio De San Juan De Letran

GRADUATE STUDIES

John F. Kennedy School of Government

Harvard Institute for International Development Harvard


1.Strengthen the supervision and regulation of employment agencies

2.Legislate policies on mandatory lecture series for prospective OFWs re: recruitment, how to spot illegal recruiters/agencies, how to avoid to

become a victim of illegal recruitment, and right of employees, among others


1. Launch livelihood programs specifiacally for the relatives of the OFWs.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

1. Information Campaigns about placement fees especially in cases where no placement fee is allowed/placement fee is prohibited.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

1.Provide OFWs list of numbers of government offices in the country where they are at that they can contact in case of emergency (hotline

numbers)

2.Provide additional funding/support(health/medical and legal, among other) for OFWs, particularly in cases of employer abuse.

3.Conduct of mobile consular services in areas far from the main consular office.

Male Female

Page 1 of 3

1. NAME Tito

2. POSITION

Vicente C. Sotto

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.


1. Improve the benefits provident to the OFWs under the SSS OFW coverage Program

2. Enchance the national provident fund for OFWs (SSS-flexi fund program) to encourage OFWs to invest in the program

3. Boost information campaign on the different services and benefits that the OWWa offers to OFWs (through different social media platform or

concerned agencies' website).


1. Empower OFWs to report cases of corruption , and aid them in the prosecution of the erring government employees.

2. Speedy disposition of criminal and administrative cases filed againts government officials and employees.

3. Modify/Sticter qualifications in hiring process for airport personel.


1. Apprise OFWs of items which can be sent duty and tax free in accordance with philippine laws.

2. Amend existing law (Tariff and customs code) modifying the coverage of duty and tax-free balikbayan boxes for the

benefit of the OFWs (i.e. increasing the threshold for duty and tax-free balikbayan boxes.

3. Increase funding for state-of-the art x-ray scanning equipment to ensure that while balikbayan boxes are thoroughly

scanned, there will be no need for them to be opened.


1. Providing free calls(whether video or voice chat) to OFWs and their relatives.

2. Free, fast and realiable internet access for filipinos in and out of the country.

3. Goverment and private telecommunications company tie-up program providing cheaper, if not free, voice abd video

calls for OFWs and their relatives.


1.Pursue the case before the international courts

2.Maintain and enchance diplomatic relations with other countries

3.Seek the aid of other neighboring countries for the diplomatic resolution of the dispute

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1. NAME Tito

2. POSITION

Vicente C. Sotto

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator


1. Ensure the full and fast implementation of the provision on the creation of migrant workers and other overseas

filipinos resource center(MWORFRC) under the republic act 8042, otherwise knows as migrant workers and overseas

filipinos act of 1995, as amended by RA10022, and under the joint manual of operation in providing assistance to

migrant workers and other filipinos overseas.

2. Strengthen overseas workers welfare administration(OWWA).

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1. NAME Tulong Tino

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1966 1972

1972 1976

1976 1980

1980 1984

Candidate, SJD

with Merit (Second

Honors)

Rank # 6 out of 55

Graduates

III.

A.

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Ateneo de Manila University

Bachelor of Laws

Ateneo de Manila University

Doctor of Judicial Science (International Environment Law)

Tulane University Law School (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)

Master of Laws (LLM)

University of London (England) Specializing in Public International

Law


According to POEA, illegal recruitment cases are piling up in courts with disposition rate of only 17.2%.

I shall push for the Legal Assistance Fund (LAF) to be used for on-the-job training of top law school graduated for 3 years with the Department

of Justice to assist victims of illegal recruitment. In the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA), appropriation for LAF was increased to P100

million. Special Provision No. 11 of the 2015 DFA budget provides that LAF "shall be treated as a Special Fund in the National Treasury and

its balances, including the amount appropriated herein which forms part of the Fund shall not revert back to the General Fund." The LAF

should be made available from the time of arrest or filing of charges up to the trial, and at all levels of appeal, for migrant workers facing

charges with prescribed penalty of life imprisonment or death.


Master on National Security Administration (MNSA)

National Defense College the Philippines

Graduate School of Public Service

New York University

Graduate Diploma in Public Administration

Robert F. Wagner

GRADUATE STUDIES

ELEMENTARY Tagaytay Elementary School

SECONDARY Lourdes School of Mandaluyong

N/A


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Independent

Guinobatan, Albay

Francis N. Tolentino

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

Page 1 of 4

1. NAME Tulong Tino

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

B.

C.

D.

E. RISK OF MASS LAY-OFF IN CASE OF ECONOMIC TURMOIL:

2014 statistics from Philippine Statistics Authority show that 56% of OFWs are deployed in Western Asia, a region often experiencing politico-

economic turmoil. Globally, almost every country is affected by international financial crises.

I shall push for policy recommendations/legislation requiring:

- The DFA and POEA to formulate country-specific contingency plans/protocols for identifying at-risk OFWs in politically volatile and

economically precarious locations, and step-by-step procedures for rescuing OFWs.

- The government to forge social security agreements with receiving states re: provision of social security benefits to OFWs.

- The POEA, with concerned agencies and academic institutions, to provide financial management seminars online or in classroom settings

presenting options for investments in business, mutual funds, and health and life insurance.

- The POEA to use the OFW database for job referrals to the private sector in the Philippines and within ASEAN in hiring returning/repatriating

OFWs.


I shall push for policy recommendations where the Philippine government will negotiate bilateral agreements to reduce taxes on the income of

OFWs. This will enable OFWs to generate savings.

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

The exorbitant placement fees in various forms imposed by agencies on would-be OFWs ranging from P20,000 to P120,000 or salary

deduction add to undue burden on our modern-day heroes.

- Manpower agencies should be strictly monitored by the government through the database in item no. 1.

- Existing legal measures should be revisited to ensure that high sanctions should be imposed on criminals behind abusive and cunning

recruitment schemes.

* DOLE Department Order No. 34, Series of 1996

* POEA Governing Board Resolution No. 2, Series of 1998

* PEOA Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 1999

* POEA Governing Board Resolution No. 6, Series of 2006

* POEA Rules and Regulations 2002 (Section 2B, Rule 1, Part 6)

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

I will push policy recommendations/legislation to:

- Include workers' rights and responsibilities, differences in law and culture between Philippines and host country, terms of employment, acces

to legal/other assistance, and case studies of distressed workers in Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars.

- Include in POEA database the foreign counterparts/partners of recruitment agencies with directory of officers/contacts, ethical/professional

standing, systems/processes, welfare programs, human/technical resources to unsure high standard of worker protection.

- Establish a model contract of employment, based on minimum required terms/conditions, and ensure that pay or compensation stated therein

is based on mandated minimum wage of host country.

- Require recruitment agencies to submit periodic reports on workers' well-being, and self-reports of workers.

- Amend RA 8042 and IRR so that legal assistance fund is available from the time of arrest or changing up to trial, as well as at all levels of

appeal for migrant workers facing charges with penalties of life imprisonment/death.

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1. NAME Tulong Tino

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

F.

G.

H.

I.


There are numerous reports of corruption in our international and domestic airports, the most recent of which is "tanim bala". CNN Philippines

reports that police have recorded 30 alleged cases between January and November 2015. I will push policy recommendations/legislation on:

- BOC to produce a list of what is taxable and what is not so lack of information is not used to harass, filch or extort money from OFWs.

- CCTV should be installed and enhanced in all airports to ensure high order of security.

- Ensure protocols for intelligence-sharing among immigration officers, national government, police, and airport security.

- Streamline the overlapping jurisdiction among various agencies in charge of airport security.

- Amend laws involving CAAP (RA 9497) and OTS (EO 311) regarding conflicting regulatory and operations functions to ensure clear lines of

authority/responsibility.


I shall push for policy recommendations/legislations to:

- Put a halt to opening of balikbayan boxes and arbitrarily imposing customs duties on the contents of every box pending a clear

operationalization of what is of 'commercial quantity'.

- Launch a measure information drive to inform OFWs about what is taxable. A comprehensive guide should be made available to OFWs via

consular offices, shipping offices, and MORCs.


While we assist existing OFWs, we should work to stop te deployment of OFWs and spare them from costly family problems by promoting the

concept of "Bayani sa Sariling Bayan" coupled with an "Adopt-an-Island Program" linking countries to specific islands in the Philippines as

development partners.

For existing OFWs, I will introduce policy recommendations/legislation that:

1. Will allow OFWs to take vacations at least once a year and be with their families.

2. Will study measures to facilitate reuniting families (i.e. the spouse and the dependent young children left behind in the Philippines) with the

breadwinner in the place of work overseas, whenever appropriate. Ask the receiving states and/or employers, if within their means, to provide

free education for dependent children of OFWs as one of the benefits of employment.

3. Increase the fund for and number of beneficiaries of various scholarship programs under OWWA, such as the Education for Development

Scholarship Program (EDSP).


We must stand our ground and promote the engagement of ASEAN in the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea as a bloc. I also support

EDCA in view of the recent Supreme Court decision on EDCA because we must have a new global outlook in order to secure regional peace. I

will also push for a whole of ASEAN effort for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response in the region.

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1. NAME Tulong Tino

2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator


In the mid-1980s, Government started setting up Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Resource Centres in Singapore, Bahrain, and United

Arab Emirates recognizing support needed by large numbers of OFWs. I will push for policy recommendations/legislation to:

1. Create a comprehensive and interactive database of the existing network of MIgrant and Overseas Resource Centers (MORCs) facilitate

sharing of information related to legal procedures, as well as the cross-fertilization of good practices and transnational practices for migrant

protection and empowerment.

2. Monitor and evaluate the work of MORCs to identify benefits they bring, and areas for improvement.

3. Strengthen the role of MORCs as stakeholders in migration policy, especially related to migration development and protection issues.

4. Develop capacities of local governments in integrating migration in development planning and in setting-up OFW Migration Source Centers,

together with DepEd and CHED, for programs and services that minimize social cost of migration and maximize its development potential.

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1. NAME Dado

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1965 1969

1969 1971 Salutatorian

1971 1975

1975 1977

1978 1982

1997 1998

III.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

Partido Lakas ng Masa

Manila

Diosdado T. Valeroso

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6.NICKNAME:

Senator

ELEMENTARY Murphy Elementary School

SECONDARY Capitol Institute

Eleanor D. Valeroso


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Pasong Tamo Elementary School


Reintegration program into mainstream economy.

COLLEGEPhilippine Maritime Institute

Philippine Military Academy

GRADUATE STUDIES Asian Institute of Management


Prosecution and blacklisting of illegal recruiters; Suspend business operation of illegal recruiters.


Encourage and promote savings through provident funds for OFWs.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

Stronger regulatory power by POEA and publication of standard fees.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

Stronger legal assistance to our nationals abroad.


Weeding out of corrupt personnel; strict selective process and rotation of personnel.


Exemption from taxes and duties specifically for "pasalubongs" not considered as commercial quantities.

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

Male Female

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1. NAME Dado

2. POSITION

Diosdado T. Valeroso

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6.NICKNAME:

Senator

PICTURE

1 1/2 X 1 1/2

H.

I.

J.


Scholarship programs for single parents' children.


Chinese occupation of our island is a clear violation of our territorial integrity and sovereignty. We must exhaust legal diplomats and foreign

relations expertise to reclaim what rightfully belongs to us!


This must be included in our general appropriations that will sustain and promote the well-being and welfare of our OFWs, our new heroes!

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1. NAME Joel Tesdaman

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To


1992 1996

1992 1996 Leadership Award

1996 1998

1996 1998

III.

A.

COLLEGEBS Commerce (Major in Economics)

University of Santo Tomas, Manila

GRADUATE STUDIES Special Studies in Business Administration

Harvard University, Massachussets, USA


- Integrate the POEA, OWWA, and other offices in-charge with OFW concerns under a "Department for Overseas Filipino Workers" to avoid

fragmentation or duplication of policies on the welfare and protection of OFWs and streamline the processes that OFWs go through when

applying for jobs abroad.

- Strengthen coordinate mechanisms among agencies that manage and coordinate job orders to widen overseas employment opportunities to

FIlipinos.

- Expand government partnerships with employment and manpower agencies for the recruitment, deployment, and protection of OFWs.

- Provide incentives and/or recognition to employment agencies that have special program for the protection of Filipinos especially against

illegal recruitment and human trafficking.

- Deploy overseas Filipino workers only in countries that can guarantee that the rights of Filipino migrant workers are protected.


Food and Beverage Services (FBS) NC III, TESDA,TVET

East Service Road, Taguig City

ELEMENTARY Jesus Is Lord Christian School, Bocaue, Bulacan

SECONDARY University of Santo Tomas High School, Manila

Gladys Cruz-Villanueva


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Citizens' Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) Party List

Bunlo, Bocaue, Bulacan

Emmanuel Joel J. Villanueva

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

Male Female

Page 1 of 4


2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

B.

C.

D.


- Create an "OFW Bank" that will serve as a bank remittance service provider and that will enjoin overseas workers to allocate portion of their

income to savings. The bank can also provide training program for OFWs on how to properly invest their money and to avoid scams.

- Establish "OFW Family Centers" in Local Government Units to provide counselling and to assist dependents of OFWs especially in fiancial

management and to deter vulnerabilities such as abuse andbullying.

- Widen government scholarships to children of OFWs, especially on technical education and skills development and in science and

technology, engineering, and mathematics courses.

HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

- Link government databases containing information about licensed recruitment agenceis and develop a mobile application for the

dissemination of information regarding recruitment of Filipino workers.

- Cancel licenses or blacklist manpower agencies that collect exorbitant placement fees and other unauthorized payments including those that

publish false information or documents in relation to recruitment or employment.

- Prioritize deployment of Filipinos in countries disallowing the imposition of placement fees.

- Improve the country's labor market information system and make this accessible to the public.

- Establish a special fund for FIlipinos who have difficulty in raising money for their placement fees and processing of documents, including

plane tickets, to deter the proliferation of loan sharks or illegal financing companies that prey on OFWs.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

- Increase funds for medical, psycho-social, and legal assistance to distressed OFWs requiring treatment, hospitalization, counseling, and

legal representation.

- Create an office that will monitor and help OFWs in death row.

- Train lawyers who can handle cases involving OFWs who are victims of abuses by their employers.

- Expand the criminal jurisdiction of Philippine courts to offenses committed against Filipino overseas workers.

- Build strong partnerships with foreign countries for the protection of OFWs in their jurisdiction.

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2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

E.

F.

G.

H.


- Provide adequate "OFW Help Desks" in our international airports who can assist OFWs 24/7.

- Implement the Anti-Red Tape Law in our airports and track down extortion scheme where victims are asked to pay huge amounts to avoid

criminal charges.

- Hire the "best" people to serve our airports and make sure they are properly compensated and incetivized to avoid fixing and bribery.


- Increase exemption of Balikbayan Boxes from tax and custom duties.

- Adopt a fast lane/priority lane for Balikbayan boxes.

- Expand the "Citizen's Charter" under the current Anti-Red Tape Law to fast track the processing and releasing of BAlikbayan boxes to

dependents of OFWs.


- Create a special program under DepEd, CHED, and TESDA to help children of OFWs cope with the absence of their parents who are working

overseas.

- Provide tax incentives to airline companies that will offer discount or travel packages to OFWs or their dependents on a regular basis or as

their employment contracts permit.

- Establish an educational scholarship program for dependent of OFWs who suffered either death or permanent and temporal disability.


- Establish an "OFW Assistance Fund" for Filipinos affected by economic turmoil in their places of work.

- Expand government scholarship programs to returning OFWs, especially in skills development or technical and vocational education.

- Expand onsite assessment for OFWs in countries with Filipino workers to widen their career options.

- Assist and give incentives to OFWs who will invest in MSMEs by giving them access to resources and by developing their capacity for

innovation and potentional to grow.

- Given the immense talent and expertise of professionals and skilled workers who worked for many years abroad, the government should

encourage and fund research proposals from returning OFWs especially on emerging industries.

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2. POSITION


CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

Senator

I.

J.


- Support the on-going arbitration in the UN to resolve the issue.

- Defend our maritime entitlements under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea especially on our fishing rights and our rights to

enforce our laws within the Exclusive Economic Zone.

- Secure the support of ASEAN and otehr countries to assure peace and freedom of navigation in the disputed area.


- Rationalize the management of all Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Resource Centers (MWOFRC) at Foreign Service Posts of the

country.

- Increase penalties for Foreign Service officers who will be involved in "sex-for-flight" problem and other similar schemes.

- Establish a centralized "call center" for OFWs that will handle distinct needs and address them properly and efficiently.

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1. NAME Migz

2. POSITION

3. POLITICAL PARTY



From To

1975 1982

1982 1986

1986 1990

2009 2011

III.

A.

B.

COLLEGE

University of the Philippines Los Baños (BS Agribusiness

Management)

GRADUATE STUDIES

University of the Philippines (Open University)

Masters in Environment and Natural Resources Management


1. Educate the OFW on their basic rights and empower them to file and prosecute action against their abusers including the violating agencies

and/or erring government enforcers.

2. Strengthen the regulatory provisions of Republic Act 8042, otherwise known as Overseas Migrant Workers' Act.

3. Simplify the processing of required documents; make it easy for a layman to understand the terms of employment and contracts.

4. Establish a "one-stop-shop" in filing criminal cases against illegal recruiters to encourage the OFWs to fight for their rights and ensure the

conviction of the culprits.

5. Strengthen and increase the presence the Philippine Overseas Labor offices which is mandated to protect Filipino workers abroad.


HIGH PLACEMENT FEE:

1. Legislate on imposing a ceiling for placement fees.

2. Study the possible replication of the No Placement Fee Agreement between the Philippines and New Zealand.

3. Strengthen the regulatory provisions of Republic Act 8042, otherwise known as the Overseas Migrant Workers' Act.

4. Strengthen the powers of the POEA to prosecute against agencies imposing unreasonable placement fees.

5. Explore the possibility of appointing public lawyers that will handle OFW cases.

ELEMENTARY Colegio San Agustin

SECONDARY Colegio San Agustin

Audrey Kay Tan-Zubiri


INCLUSIVE DATES OF


ACADEMIC

HONORS

RECEIVED


9.

Independent

Makati City

Juan Miguel Zubiri

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

April 13, 1969

Male Female

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1. NAME Migz

2. POSITION

Juan Miguel Zubiri

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE


6. NICKNAME:

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.


1. Bolster institutions and resource centers that provide help to OFWs who are victims of corrupt airport officials and staff.

2. Establish a "one-stop-shop" in filing criminal cases against corrupt airport officials.


1. Review the taxes and fees imposed on balikbayan boxes.

2. Raise the tax-exempt value of balikbayan boxes brought in or sent by OFWs.


1. Improve our communication networks to ensure its affordability and accessibility.

2. Build and organize a network of OFW Families that will serve as support group for the children.

3. Organize activities and seminars aimed at strengthening family ties.


1. Support the cases filed against China over West Philippine Sea.

2. Push for peaceful talks with China.

3. Move the modernization of our military program where we can build a decent navy and air force to give credible deterrence to any country

that would enroach to Philippine territory.

4. Continue to seek alliance with our neighbors in the region especially with the ASEANS.


1. Move for the inclusion in the next General Appropriation Act of a budget for the Migrant and Overseas Resource Center.


1. Strengthen and increase the presence the Philippine Overseas Labor offices which is mandated to assist Filipino workers abroad facing

mass layoffs.

2. Bolster institutions and resource centers that provide help to OFWs who are victims of corrupt airport officials.


1. Educate OFW families on how and where to invest their money.

2. Campaign on encouraging OFW families to do business in order to augment family income.

EMPLOYER ABUSE:

1. Educate the OFW on their basic rights and empower them to file and prosecute action against their abusers including the violating agencies

and/or erring government enforcers.

2. Strengthen the regulatory provisions of Republic Act 8042, otherwise known as Overseas Migrant Workers' Act.

3. Strengthen and increase the presence of the Philippine Overseas Labor offices which is mandated to protect Filipino workers abroad.

4. Establish a "one-stop-shop" in filing criminal cases against illegal recruiters to encourage the OFWs to fight for their rights and ensure the

conviction of culprits.

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