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Senatorial Candidates for the 2013 Electionsi
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# Name (gender,
age) Coalition Party
Place Registered (birthplace)
Professional / Political Experience
iii
Educational Background Achievements / Distinctions
1 Samson Savella
Alcantara ♂, 77
Social Justice Society,
ABAKADA GURO
Party-list
Quezon City (born
in Bangued,
Abra)
Labor lawyer
Law Professor for UST, MLQU, PLM, UE, and NEU
MCLE Lecturer
Editor & Publisher, The Philippine Labor Relations Journal
MLQU (Bachelor of Laws, 1957)
3rd Place, Bar Exams (1957)
Outstanding Abrenian Award (2005)
Achiever’s Award, MLQU (2007)
Outstanding Alumnus Award, MLQU School of Law National President, Social Justice Society
Founding Chairman & President of ABAKADA-GURO Party-list
President, Philippine Social Justice Foundation, Inc. (PHILJUST)
2 Juan Edgardo “Sonny”
Manalang Angara ♂, 40
Team PNoy
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino
Baler (b. Manila)
Lawyer
Representative from Aurora's Lone District (2004-2013)
London School of Economics and Pol’l Science (undergraduate)
University of the Philippines (Law, 2000)
Harvard Law School (Master of Laws, 2003)
Ten Outstanding Young Men for 2010
Chairman of the House Committeee on Higher & Technical Education
Filed the most number of bills of national importance that were enacted into law in the 14th Congress.
Board of Regents ex-officio member, UP
His authored bills enacted to law include: Personal Equity Retirement Account Law, Magna Carta of Women, and Civil Aviation Act.
3 Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aguirre Aquino IV ♂, 35
Team PNoy
Liberal Party Manila (b. Manila)
Social Entrepreneur
President, Micro Ventures, Inc.
Board Member, Rags2Riches, Venture for Fundraising, & Coca-Cola Foundation
Ateneo de Manila University (elementary and high school, valedictorian)
AdMU (Management Engineering, summa cum laude, 1999)
Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government (Public Policy and Leadership, 2008)
Nephew of the late Sen. Ninoy Aquino
Chairman, National Youth Commission (2001)
Ten Outstanding Young Persons (2012)
TV Host, Y-Speak (2006)
GoNegosyo Inspiring Young Entrepreneur (2010)
Asia21 Young Leader
Founder, The Hapinoy Program
Founding member & Const’l Chairman, Nat’l Union of Catholic Student Councils
Jose Rizal Most Outstanding Model Student of the Philippines (1999)
Young Global Leader and Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year, World Economic Forum
Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist, Ernst & Young
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4 Greco Anonious Beda “Greco” Banta Belgica ♂, 34
Democratic Party of the Philippines
Manila Councilor of Manila (2004-2007)
Pastor, The Lord’s Vineyard Covenant Community
Businessman
President, Great Builders
CEO, GBB Legacy
General Manager, Trailers on the Run
San Beda College (Marketing & Management)
Pamantasang Lungsod ng Maynila (Law, units only)
UC Berkeley (Post Graduate Studies on Int’l Trade & Commerce)
Chairman of the Committee on Police, Fire and Public Safety and the Committee on Economic Development, Manila City Council.
Board Member, (Anti-Drugs) Administrative Board of Manila
President, Yeshua Change Agents
Executive Director, DDB Oplan Edsa Ilaw
President, The Living Miracle Foundation, Inc.
5 Maria Lourdes “Nancy”
Sombillo Binay ♀, 39
United Nationalist
Party (UNA)
UNA Makati Personal Assistant to Makati Mayor Elenita Binay (1998-2001)
Personal Assistant to Vice Pres. Jojo Binay (2010-present)
St. Scholastica’s College (elementary and high school)
UPiv (Tourism, 1997)
Eldest daughter of Vice President Jejomar Binay
Board of Trustees member, Brighthalls Children’s Foundation
Executive Director & BoT member, Bigay Pagmamahal Foundation
BoT member, Serbisyong Tunay Foundation, Inc.
BoT member, JCB Foundation
6 Teodoro “Teddy” Acevedo
Casiño ♂, 44
Makabayan Indepen-dent,
Makabayan
Makati (b. Davao City)
Representative of Bayan Muna party list (2004-2013)
Writer
Contributor, Phil. Daily Inquirer (1994-1996)
Columnist, Business World, People’s Bagong Taliba, Frontpage, Bulatlat.com
De La Salle University (elementary, 1982)
La Salle Greenhills (high school, 1986)
UP (Agriculture, 1993)
UP (Law, quit after 3 days to pursue activism)
Political Activist
Member, Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU)
Secretary General, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) (1991)
Volunteer, National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) (1986)
President, College Editors Guild of the Phils. (1991)
Most Outstanding Congressman, Congress Magazine (2008)
UPLB Most Distinguished Alumni for Extension (2002)
4th most prolific congressman in the 15th Congress (178 authored and 376 co-authored measures)
Commissioner, EDSA People Power Commission (2001-2002)
7 Alan Peter Schramm
Cayetano ♂,42
Team PNoy
Nacionalista (2005 to present),
Lakas-CMD (1992-2005)
Taguig (b. Mandaluyong, Rizal)
Lawyer
Councilor of Taguig (1992-1995)
Vice Mayor, Taguig (1995-1998)
Representative from Taguig-Pateros's District (1998-2007)
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (elementary and high school)
UP (BA Political Science, 1993)
Ateneo de Manila University (Juris
Son of the late former Sen. Renato “Companero” Cayetano
Current minority leader of the Senate of the Philippines
Top Outstanding Young Men (TOYM 2010) awardee ( for exemplary work in government and public service)
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Senator of the Philippines (2007-2013)
Doctor, Second Honourable Mention, 1997)
8 Margarita Delos Reyes “Tingting”
Cojuangco♀,v
UNA UNA Datu Odin Sinsuat
Governor of Tarlac (1992-1998)
Columnist, Phil. Star
University of Santo Tomas
National Defense College (MA National Security Administration)
Wife of former Rep. Jose Cojuangco, Jr. & mother of equestrienne / actress Mikee Cojuangco
Who’s Who of the Philippines, Philippine Tatler (2009)
Former Chairman, Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI)
President, Philippine Public Safety College and Presidential Assistant (2001)
Member, Council of Philippine Affairs (COPA)
9 Rizalito “Lito” Yap David ♂,
40
Ang Kapatiran
Party
Ang Kapatiran
Makati (b. Tondo, Manila)
Researcher
Community Organizaer
Part-time Faculty, Enderun Colleges of Pasig City (2007-2008)
Instructor, UP Los Baños (1986-1987)
Radio Commentator, Radio Veritas 846
Manila Science High School (high school, 1979)
UP - Los Baños (BA Sociology, 1984)
UP - Los Baños (MS Environmental Studies)
A former senatorial candidate in 2010 but lost
Head Executive Assistant of former Senator Robert Jaworski (1998-2004)
Exec. Assistant and Committee Secretary of former Sen. Francisco Tatad (1995-1996)Chairman, UP - Los Baños Student Council (1981)
Senior Exec. Assistant, Kaunlaran Group of Companies (1996-1998)
Member, Contemplative Outreach Philippines
Senior Research Assistant, UP Los Baños Institute of Environmental Science & Management (1987-1989)
10 John Carlos “JC” Gordon
de los Reyes ♂,
42
Ang Kapatiran
Ang Kapatiran
Olongapo City
Councilor of Olongapo (1995-1998, 2007-2010)
Philosophy Professor, Center for Research and Communication (now UA&P) (1993)
Businessman
Owner, Legobrick Systems & Designs
Ateneo de Manila (elementary)
De La Salle Santiago Zobel (high school)
Franciscan Universtiy of Steubenville, Ohio (BA Theology)
UP (Post-graduate studies in Public Administration, 1999)
Saint Louis University (Law, 2005)
2010 Presidential Candidate but lost
President, Ang Kapatiran Party
National Animator, Solidarity Philippines
Executive Director, Breaking the Yoke of Poverty Foundation
Member, Tau Gamma Phi Triskelions Grand Fraternity
11 Joseph Victor “JV” Gomez Ejercito ♂, 42
UNA UNA San Juan (b. Manila)
Mayor of San Juan (2001-2010)
Representative from San Juan (2010-2013)
Xavier School (elementary and high school)
DLSU (BS Political Science, 1991)
Son of Former Pres. Joseph Estrada & half-brother of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada
TOYM for government and public service (2007)
National Founder, Mamamayan Ayaw sa Droga (MAD)
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Most Outstanding National President for Asia and the Pacific of the JCI
National President, Philippine Jaycees (1998)
Presidential Award for Leadership Excellence
Honorary Chairman & Adviser, National Youth Commission
Top Ten Newsmakers of the Year (1998)
Nat’l Chairman, Kabataan ng Masang Pilipino (KAMPIL)
President, Buildworth Development Corporation, & Foremost Credit Resources, Inc.
12 Juan Ponce “Jack”
Castañer Enrile, Jr. ♂, 54
UNA Nationalist People’s Coalition (2007 to present)
Aparri (b. Manila)
Representative from Cagayan's First District (1998-2007, 2010-2013)
President & CEO, JAKA Investments Corporation
AdMU (elementary & high school)
Christian Heritage College, California (BA English, 1993)
Pepperdine University, USA (Pres. Masters Degree in Business Administration, 1995)
Only son of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile
Founder, Phil. Practical Schooting Association (1982)
Reservist, 4th Phil. Marine Brigade
13 Francis Joseph “Chiz”
Escudero ♂, 43
Team PNoy
(guest) UNA
(guest) Makabayan
(guest)
Independent (2009 to present),
NPC (1998-2009),
Genuine Opposition
(2005-2007)
Sorsogon City
Senator of the Philippines (2007-2013)
Representative from Sorsogon's 1st District (1998-2007)
Lawyer
Teaching Assistant, Political Science, UP
Lecturer, Graduate School, AdMU (2000)
Junior Political Analyst, Batangas Development Planning Office (1989)
Senior Lecturer, Law, UP (1996-1998)
University of the Phils. Integrated School (kindergarten and high school)
UP (BA Political Science, 1988)
UP (Law, 1993)
Georgetown University (Masters in International & Comparative Law, 1996)
Son of former Agriculture Sec. and Cong. Salvador Escudero
House Minority Floor Leader, 13th Congress
Named Commander of the Phil. Navy Reserve Command (2000)
Most Admired TV Personality, Anak TV Seal (2008)
Legislator of the Year, Philippine Media Research and Progress Report, Inc. (2000)
Outstanding Public Servant of the Year, National Media Statistics Research News Publication (2000)
Top Congressman, Pillars of the New Republic (1999, 2000, 2001)TOYM Awardee in Youth Leadership (2000)
Asia's Idols, Asia News Network
World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leader (2008)
Lord Chancellor, Alpha Phi Beta (2009 to present)
Columnist, Abante & Abante Tonite
TV Host, Ngayon na Pinoy (RPN 9, 2000), Kris TV (ABS-CBN, 2012-2013)
Radio Anchor at DZAR and DZMM
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14 Baldomero “Bal” Cordero
Falcone ♂
Democratic Party of the Philippines
Democratic Party of the Philippines
Marikina (b. Leyte)
Business Consultant
President, Millennium Industrial Commercial Corporation (MICC)
Vice President, Global Interphase Security Services Provider Inc.
Sacred Heart Seminary, Palo, Leyte (AB Liberal Arts, summa cum laude)
University of San Carlos, Cebu City (M.A. in Philosophy)
Asian Institute of Management (Master in Business Management)
Trust Institute Foundation of the Phils.
UP Graduate School (candidate)
National President, Democratic Party of the Philippines
Executive Director, Sagip Bansa Filipinas Foundation Inc.
15 Richard “Dick”Juico Gordon ♂,67
UNA UNA, Bagumba-yan-VNP (2009–
present), Indepen-
dent (2004-2009),
Naciona-lista (1988–
2004)
Olongapo (b.
Castillejos, Zambales)
Senator of the Philippines (2004-2010)
Mayor of Olongapo, (1980-1986)
Lawyer
Broadcast Journalist (AksyonTV)
Brand Manager, Procter and Gamble Phils. (1966-1967)
Lourdes Catholic School (Lourdes School Quezon City) & Colegio de San Juan de Letran (elementary)
AdMU (high school, 1962)
AdMU (BA History & Government, 1966)
UP (Law, 1975)
Presidential candidate for 2010 elections but lost.
Tourism Secretary, Wow! Philippines
Chairman and Governor, Phil. National Red Cross (1986-present)
Founding Chairman & Administrator, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) (1992-1998)
Youngest delegate of the Constitutional Convention (1971 to 1972)
The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL 1996)
Some authored bills enacted to law: Automated Elections Law, Veteran’s Law, National Tourism Policy Act of 2009, among others
Gold Humanitarian Award, Japan Red Cross (2008)
Gold Vision Triangle Award, National YMCA
Who’s Who in Asia, NHK TV Japan (1995)
20 Great Asians of the Future, Asiaweek Magazine (1995)
Man of the Year, Alas Singko y Media Program, ABS-CBN (1996)
Most Distinguished Alumnus, UP Alumni Association (1997)
International Awardee, Visit Korea, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Korea (2003)
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16 Edward “Ed” Solon
Hagedorn ♂, 66
Independent Puerto Princesa
(b. Parañaque,
Rizal)
Mayor of Puerto Princesa (1992-2001, 2002-2013)
St. Andrew's School (Parañaque)
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
University of the East
Puerto Princesa City Mayor, under his administration, the Underground River was voted as the “New 7 Wonders of the World”.
Assemblyman, Southern Philippines Council for Peace and Development (SPCD) (1992)
Member, National Executive Board, Boy Scout of the Philippines.
Helped create the Small Town Lottery (STL) (2005)
17 Gregorio “Gringo”
Ballesteros Honasan II ♂,
64
UNA UNA (2012-present),
Independent (1994-2012)
Marikina (b. Baguio
City)
Senator of the Philippines (1995-2004, 2007-2013)
Former soldier, Philippine Army (1971-1989)
San Beda College (prep to elementary)
Dominican School, Taiwan
Don Bosco Technical College (high school)
Philippine Military Academy (Bachelor of Science degree, 1971)
Key role in the 1986 EDSA Revolution against Pres. Ferdinand Marcos.
First independent candidate in Philippine history to win a seat in the Senate
Presidential Government Medal
Aide-de-camp to then Defense Sec. Juan Ponce Enrile (1974)
Distinguished Conduct Star (1986)
Chief of Security, National Defense
Pres., Beatriz Marketing Company
Board member, Northern Mindanao Development Bank
Authored bills into law: the Clean Air Act of 1999, Clean Water Act, the National Security Policy, among others
18 Ana Theresia “Risa” Navarro
Hontiveros (formerly
Baraquel) ♀, 46
Team PNoy
Akbayan Citizen’s
Action Party
Quezon City (b. Manila)
Representative of Akbayan party list (2004-2010)
Journalist
Activist
AdMU (BS Social Science, cum laude)
Nobel Peace Prize nominee (2005) for her work in the Peace Talks with the National Democratic Front from 1998 to 1999
TOYM Awardee for Peace Advocacy (2001)
Actively campaigned for the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill in the 15th Congress.
Best Female Newscaster, Kapisanan ng Mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas' Golden Dove Award (1994)
Chairperson, Akbayan-Citizens Action Party
Member, Board of Directors, Amnesty International Pilipinas
Secretary-General, Coalition of Peace
19 Lorna Regina Bautista “Loren”
Legarda ♀, 53
Team PNoy
(guest) UNA
(guest)
NPC (2007 to present), Lakas-CMD
(1998-2003), KNP
Malabon (b.
Malabon)
Senator of the Philippines (2007-2013)
Journalist
Former Commercial
Assumption College (elementary to high school, valedictorian)
UP (cum laude)
Vice Presidential candidate with Fernando Poe, Jr. but lost in the 2004 elections. Ran again together with Manny Villar in 2010 but lost.
Received more than 30 major awards as a reporter (1985-1998)
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Makabayan (guest)
(2004) Model and DJ
Reporter (RPN 9 & ABS-CBN
Member, Phil. Delegation, 2009 Copenhagen Summit
Ten Outstanding Young Men and Women Awardee
Chosen as "United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Asia Pacific Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation" (2008)
“Global Leaders for Tomorrow”, World Economic Forum (2000)
United Nations Environmental Program Awardee
Participated in the Forum on the Human Impact of Climate Change in Geneva, Switzerland
Luntiang Pilipinas Foundation
20 Mary Grace Poe-
Llamanzares ♀,
44
Team PNoy
(guest) UNA
(guest) Makabayan
(guest) Independe
nt
Independent San Juan No available information
Assumption College
UP Manila (BA Development Studies)
Boston College (BA Political Science, 1991)
Daughter of Fernando Poe, Jr. and Susan Roces
Former MTRCB Chairwoman (2010-2012)
Chairperson, College Freshman Assembly (1986-1987)
Co-founder, Filipino Cultural Club of Boston College
21 Marwil Nacur Llasos ♂37
Ang Kapatiran
Party
Daraga (b. Daraga, Albay)
Sangguniang Kabataan chairman of Tagas, Daraga, Albay (1995-1996)
Lawyer
Lecturer, Institute of Government and Law Reform, Law Center, UP (2005 to present)
Instructor, The Manila Times Institute for Paralegal Studies (2006 to present)
National Academy for Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), India (Post-graduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law, 2005)
UP (Law, 2003)
Bicol University Graduate School (MA Public Administration)
Bicol University (BA Political Science, cum laude,1996)
His father, Wilson Llasos, is a witness in the Agrava Fact-finding Board which investigated Ninoy Aquino’s murder in 1983
Youth Ambassador of Goodwill, 21st SSEAYP
University Researcher I, Institute of International Legal Studies, UP (August 2003 to June 2005)
Awardee, Outstanding Academic Performance (1999-2000)
Outstanding Student of Bicol University (1996)
Board of Directors member, Graduate School Student Board (1997-1998)
22 Ernesto “Manong
Ernie” Madarang
Maceda ♂, 77
UNA UNA, PMP, NPC,
Nacionalista
Manila (b. Pagsanjan,
Laguna)
Senator of the Philippines (1971-1972, 1987-1998)
Lawyer
Law Professor, PLM
AdMU (Associate in Arts, magna cum laude, 1952)
AdMU (Law, cum laude, 1956)
Only Filipino to have held 5 Cabinet Positions in his lifetime.
Former Senate President (1996)
“Outstanding Councilor of Manila” (1959)
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Columnist, Philippine Star
Radio talkshow host, DZRJ
Councilor of Manila (1959-1966)
Harvard Law School (Master of Laws, Taxation and Int’l Law, 1957)
Secretary, Community Development
Appointed Phil. Ambassador to the US (1998-2001)
23 Maria Ana Consuelo
“Jamby” Abad Santos
Madrigal ♀, 54
Team PNoy
Liberal Party (2012 to present),
Independent (2009–
2012), PDP-Laban (2007–
2009), LDP (2001–2007)
Quezon City (b. Manila)
Senator of the Philippines (2004-2010)
Sta. Clara University, California (Economics and French)
Yale University (International and Developmental Economics)
Cambridge University (Trade and Shipping special course)
President candidate in the 2010 elections but lost
Granddaughter of former Supreme Court CJ Jose Abad Santos
Founder, Books-for-the-Barangay Foundation Inc.
Head, Office of the Presidential Adviser for Children’s Affairs (1999)
Spokesperson, Kontra Pulitika Movement (KPM) (2003)
Organizer, First National Summit for Children
Former Chairperson of four Senate Committees: on Environment, on Youth, Women and Family Relations, on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation, and on Cultural Communities
24 Ma. Milagros Esperanza
"Mitos" Habana-
Magsaysay ♀, 48
UNA UNA, LAKAS-
CMD
Olongapo (b.
Castillejos, Zambales)
Representative from Zambales' First District (2005-2013)
UP (BS Business Administration)
Married to the son of former Zambales Gov. Vicente Magsaysay
Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives for 3 terms
Spoke and campaigned against RH Bill
5-time Outstanding Congressman since 2005
25 Ramon Banzon Magsaysay, Jr.
♂, 74
Team PNoy
Liberal (1965-1969,
2012-present),
Lakas CMD (1995-2005),
People’s Reform
Party (1992)
Muntinlupa Businessman
Engineer Trainee, Procter and Gamble Phils. (1960)
Supervising Engineer for Operations, Caltex Phils. (1961-1962)
Representative from Zambales' Lone District (1965-1969)
Senator of the Phils. (1995-2007)
De La Salle College (Mechanical Engineering)
Harvard School of Business Administration (Post-graduate studies, 1962)
New York University Graduate School of Business Administration (1963)
Son of the late former President Ramon Magsaysay
Vice Presidential candidate with Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago in 1992 elections but lost
Helped pioneer the cable television business in the Philippines
Business columnist, Philippine Daily Inquirer (1988-1990)
Company Pres., Colorview CATV Inc. (1972-1995)
Company Pres., Cable Communications Inc.(1989-1995)
Reserve officer, Lt. Jr. Grade, Philippine Navy
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26 Ramon “Mon” Enriquez
Montaño ♂,75
Independent San Jose (b. Cebu)
Major General (Retired)
PMA (Bachelor of Science)
Chief, Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police during the Cory Aquino administration
27 Ricardo Lagdameo
Penson ♂, 60
Independent Pasig (b. Caloocan)
Business Executive
Social Activist
San Beda College (BSBA Marketing)
University of Cincinnati (BBA Marketing Management)
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (MDP, Management)
Formerly married to actress Dina Bonnevie in 1996
CEO, Ausphil Tollways Corporation
Launched “Krusada Kontra Dynasty Movement”
28 Aquilino Martin “Koko” de la
Llana Pimentel III ♂, 49
Team PNoy
Makabayan (guest)
PDP-Laban
Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-
Laban
Cagayan de Oro (b. Cagayan de Oro)
Senator of the Philippines (2011-2013)
Professorial lecturer (DLSU-FEU)
UP (Law, 1990)
AdMU (BS Mathermatics)
Son of former Senator Nene Pimentel
1st Place, 1990 Bar Exams
Mindanao Commissioner, National Youth Commission (1995-1996)
29 Christian Maaño Señeres
♂, 36
Democratic Party of the Philippines
(2012 to present), BUHAY Partylist
(2003-2007)
Las Piñas (b. Makati)
Representative of BUHAY Partylist (2003-2007)
Lawyer
NGO worker
St. Joseph’s School, United Arab Emirates (elementary)
South Lakes High School (high school, 1994)
Northwestern University School of Law, USA (Juris Doctor)
Southeastern University (BS Financial Management, magna cum laude, 1998)
Who's Who in the Philippines 2012: Outstanding Achiever for Civic and Humanitarian Service, National Consumer Affairs Foundation
Member, International Institute of Certified Financial Planners
President & Organizer, National Leadership Council, Inc.
Board of Advisors member, Phil. National Prayer Breakfast Foundation
Conferred with Blessed Pedro Calungsod Pro-Vita Medal (2004)
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30 Antonio “Sonny” Fuentes
Trillanes IV ♂, 41
Team PNoy
Nacionalista Party
(2012 to present),
Independent (2007–2012), United
Opposition (2007)
Caloocan (b. Manila)
Senator (since 2007)
Former Navy Lieutenant Senior Grade, Philippine Navy (1991-2007)
Siena College (elementary)
Angelicum School (high school)
DLSU (BS Electronics & Communications Engineering, until 3
rd
Year only)
PMA (cum laude, 1995)
UP - NCPAG (Masters in Public Administration, 2002)
Led the 2003 Oakwood Mutiny as a protest for alleged rampant corruption in the Arroyo government and the Armed Forces of the Phis.
31 Eduardo “Bro. Eddie” Cruz Villanueva ♂,
66
Bangon Pilipinas
Party
Bocaue Founder of Jesus Is Lord Movement (1978 to present)
Faculty member of PCC (1969 - 1972, then 1978)
Export Manageer, Maran Export Industries (1973-1975)
General Manager, Agape Trading Co. (1976-1977)
Owner of ZOE Broadcasting Network (2001)
Lolomboy Elementary School, Bumbang Elementary School, and Bunlo Elementary School (elementary)
Meycauayan Institute and St. Mary’s Meycauayan (high school)
Philippine College of Commerce (now Polytechnic University of the Philippines) (Commerce, Major in Economics, 1969)
UP (Law, did not take the Bar Exams)
Promise Christian University, California (Doctorate Degree on Divinity, 2008)
Presidential candidates in 2004 and 2010 elections but lost
Board of Regents member, PUP
Televangelist, “Diyos at Bayan”
Spritual Director of Jesus is Lord Church
Owner & President, Jesus is Lord Colleges Foundation, Inc.
“Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ” by Victory in Christ Church and International Ministries, California (1979)
Conferred the office of Episcopacy by the Sectarian Body of Christ in the Philippines (1996)
Chairman, Bangon Pilipinas Movement
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32 Cynthia “Cynthia
Hanepbuhay” Aguilar Villar ♀,
62
Team Pnoy,
Makabayan (guest),
Naciona-lista
Nacionalista Party
Las Piñas (b.
Muntinlupa City)
Representative from Las Piñas' Lone District (2001-10)
Businesswoman
Financial analyst
College professor
UP (BS Business Administration)
New York University, USA (Masters in Business Administration)
Chairperson, Nat’l Fund Campaign of the Veteran’s Foundation
Founder & Chair, Villar Foundation
Treasurer, Capitol Development Bank (1989)
President, Capital Development Bank (1998)
Pres. & Chairperson, Congressional Spouses Foundation (1998-2000)
33 Juan Miguel “Migz”
Fernandez Zubiri ♂, 44
UNA UNA, PMP/UNA
(2012-present),
Independent (2011–2012), Lakas
CMD/Lakas-Kampi CMD
(1998–2011)
Maramag (b. Makati
City)
Representative from Bukidnon's Third District, 1998-2007, Senator of the Philippines, 2007-2011
Colegio San Agustin-Makati
UP - Los Baños (BS Agribusiness)
UP Open University (Master of Environment & Nat’l Resources Management)
Resigned as Senator in 2011, following allegations of poll fraud in 2007, without assuming other government positions
Son of Bukidnon Vice-Governor Jose Ma. Zubiri, Jr.
Some proposed laws include: Biofuels Act, Act Instituting the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Rent Control Law, AFP Rate Base Pay Increase, Cooperative Code of the Philippines, among others
i Based on the Commission on Elections’ Certified List of Candidates for Senator for May 13, 2013 National, Local, and ARMM Elections as certified by Atty. Esmeralda Amora – Ladra (Director IV, Law Department and attested by Chairman Sixto S. Brillantes. ii JR Lopez Gonzales is a Mindanao-based political blogger and law student, who has been intermittently blogging since 2009. iii All of the information presented herein is taken from Wikipedia.org, news sources, and the candidates’ respective websites. iv The “UP” indicated for the educational background refers to the “University of the Philippines - Diliman” unless specified, e.g. UP - Los Baños, or UP - Manila. v No data available in the Internet.