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Is our electoral system any different? The 1987 Constitution provides for the development of a multi-party system under

a presidential form of government. But did you know that Philippine post-war

politics was characterized by an indistinct two party system with intense

competition between only the Nacionalista party (NP) and the Liberal Party (LP)?

Simply put, only two parties have formed government from 1946-1971, similar to

the US for the last 150 years (although contrary to common belief, the US actually

employs a multi-party system but only two parties dominate). After the Marcos

dictatorship, the proponents of the 1987 constitution introduced provisions

designed to widen the democratic space and allow for greater participation ofother sectors in Philippine society, which include the banning of political

dynasties, the introduction of term limits and recall elections, and the

institutionalization of a party-list system for marginalized sectors.

How does it work, really? Pertinent provisions of the Party-List System Act include: Every voter gets two (2) votes for electing members of the lower house: one for

the district representative; and one for the party-list.

Party-list representatives shall constitute 20% of the total number of themembers of the House of Representatives including those under the party-list.

That is, 20% of 250 or 50 seats. The House of representatives currently has 265

members.

Parties are ranked from the highest to the lowest based on the number ofvotes garnered during the elections.

Parties receiving at least two percent (2%) of the total votes cast for the

party-list system shall be entitled to one seat each.

Parties with more than two percent (2%) of the votes are entitled toadditional seats in proportion to their total number of votesEach party is allowed a maximum of three (3) seats.

Party-list representatives have a term of office of three (3) years. Party-list representatives can have a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.Upon interpretation of the Supreme Court, several major clarifications were

highlighted:

The 20% allocation is not mandatory, that is, not all 50 seats need to be filledup. (SC October 6, 1998 decision)

Major political parties are disallowed from participating directly or indirectly inthe Party-List election;

The president governs the Executive branch of the government, including theCabinet and all executive departments.

The president as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the

Philippines can ask the armed forces to prevent or stop lawless violence,

invasion or rebellion. In cases of invasion or rebellion wherein public safety is

being jeopardized, the president may, for a period not exceeding 60 days,

place the country or any part under Martial Law and also suspend the writ of

habeas corpus.

The president has the power, except when under impeachment, to give

reprieves, commutations and pardons and also to remit fines and forfeituresafter a final judgment.

The president exercises general supervision over local government units.The president appoints members of the Constitutional Commission,

ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls or officers of the armedforces and other officers.

Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president.

Unlike the Vice President of the United States of America, the Philippine Vice

President does not have any official responsibility. The president will give the

vice president its duties.

The current vice president has the following responsibilities: Presidential Adviser

on Overseas Filipino Workers, Chairman of the Housing and Urban

Development Coordinating Council, Head of the National Price CoordinatingCouncil and Acting Chief Executive under some circumstances.

The Vice President assumes the role of the President if (1) the position of the

president has not yet been chosen and ends if the role is filled, (2) thepresident dies or is permanently disabled and will assume this role until the endof the presidents term and or (3) the Members of the Cabinet submits to the

Senate President and the House Speaker a formal written declaration that thepresident is not able to do his/her responsibilities and duties.

The congress has a general legislative power meaning they can enact laws asrules of conduct between individuals or between individuals and the state.

The specific legislative powers of the congress are to following: power to

appropriate, power to act as constituent assembly, power to impeach, power

to confirm treaties, power to declare the existence of war, power to concur

amnesty, power to act as board of canvasser for presidential/vice-presidential

votes, power to contempt, blending of power, delegation of power,

budgetary power, power to taxation.

The congress also assumes some executive power such as the appointment of

its officers, affirming treaties, confirming presidential appointees through CoA

and removal of power.As supervisory power, the congress can decide the creation of adepartment/agency/office, define powers and duties of officers, appropriate

funds for government operations and prescribe rules and procedure to be

followed.

Forelectoral power, the congress can elect its presiding officer/s and other

officers, act as board of canvassers for the canvass of presidential/vice-

presidential votes and elect the president in case of any electoral tie in the

position.

The congress also hasjudicial powers . They can expel and suspend non-

performing members, initiate contempt proceeding in the Congress, concur

and approve amnesty declared by the President, initiate, prosecute and

decide cases of impeachment and decide electoral protests of its members.

What are their functions and powers?

What criteria must be relied upon to decide?Below are some suggestions to consider when voting. Although your finaldecisions may not be limited to these four factors, it is a good food-for-thought.

AchievementsWhat is the candidates track record? What are the things he accomplished? Did

those things contribute to the betterment of the Philippines? Work ethics may notbe easily apparent so judging from the basis of past performance can be a good

indication of the candidates future actions.

MoralityMorality might be subjective person-to-person but it is important to have

someone whose values are steadfast. In times of grave uncertainty, a specific set

of principles would serve as a guide to the vaguest matters. A person of integrity

is important to serve as an example and remind the people of what our country

stands for.

Leadership CapabilitiesWhat is his image in the eyes of the Filipino people? Will he be able to command

to a major extent? Would people have faith in him? A leader is only as good as

the people who follow him. A person cannot be a leader if people do not follow.PlatformWhat are the candidates views on specific issues in the country? How might we

expect him to tackle the problems facing the Philippines? Platforms are very

important in that they show the specificity of the candidates plans. It is a good

indication of his preparation for the role he will tackle. It is also a good measure

of whether he is performing during his term.

*A PRIMER ON PHILIPPINE

POLITICS AND ELECTIONS


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Presidential Candidate

Name Vetallano Acosta

Age 52

Party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan

Neophyte PoliticianPrevious positions + Years in politics

UnknownAccomplishments

Unknown

1 issue + their stand

Vice Presidential Candidate

Name Jose Jay Yumang Sonza

Age 54

Party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan

Nominee, BATAS MILITAR Party List (2007)Previous positions + Years in politics

Senatorial Bet, Aksyon Demokratiko Party (2004) Neophyte Politician Station Manager, UNTV 37Accomplishments Founding Editor, United Broadcasters Cooperative Advisers, Broadcasters Union of the Philippines Elder, Oasis of Love Catholic Renewal Community Founding Chairman, Buklod ng mga Kabataan Kawani ng

Pilipinas

Sr. executive assistant and public information officer, Office of the Governor, Davao del Sur Information Officer, Commission on Population, Region X

Profiles of Presidential and

Vice Presidential Candidates


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Presidential CandidateName Benigno Noynoy Aquino III

Age 50

Party Liberal Party (LP)

Previous positions + Years in politics

Elected Senator in 2007 (placing 6th in the polls) Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Government, Vice-

Chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Elected Congressman of the 2nd District of Tarlac (1998-2007) Became Deputy Speaker of Luzon in 1994 Previously the Secretary General and Vice-Chairman of the LP

Accomplishments

Education: College ADMU, Economics Focused on the fiscalizing role of a legislator while in the Lower House Concentrated on crafting laws that would help create opportunity rather than impose

additional burdens to those who are already disadvantaged


On Leadership: PLATFORM: Transformational Leadership

1. From a President who tolerates corruption to a President who is the nations fi rst and mostdetermined fi ghter of corruption

2. From a government that merely conjures economic growth statistics that our people know tobe unreal to a government that prioritizes jobs that empower the people and provide themwith opportunities to rise above poverty

3. From relegating education to just one of many concerns to making education the centralstrategy for investing in our people, reducing poverty and building national competitiveness

4. From treating health as just another area for political patronage to recognizing theadvancement and protection of public health, which includes responsible parenthood, as key

measures of good governance

5. From justice that money and connections can buy to a truly impartial system of institutionsthat deliver equal justice to rich or poor


Name Manuel Mar Roxas II

Age 53

Party Liberal Party (LP)


Senator, Republic of the Philippines, 2004-Present Cabinet Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, 2000-2003 Representative, 1st District of Capiz, 1992-2000 18 years in Politics

Accomplishments

Education: Elementary- Ateneo de Manila Grade School, 1970 High School- Ateneo De ManilaHigh School, 1974 College: Wharton School of Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1979

Presyong Tama, Gamot Pampamilya program, launched during his tenure as Trade andIndustry Secretary, benefited millions of Filipinos direly in need of effective, low-cost

medicines.

authorship of Republic Act No. 9502, or the Universally Accessible, Cheaper and QualityMedicines Act of 2008, signed into law in June 7, 2008.

chairs the Senate Committees on Trade and Industry, and Education also co-chair of the Congressional Oversight Committee on the Electronic Commerce Law. led official probes aimed at strengthening the Consumer Code of the Philippines, the

enforcement of proper labeling of goods containing genetically-modified organisms, and

stronger safeguards against pyramiding and other similar scams.

a staunch advocate of information and communications technology as a tool for nationalprogress. Hailed as the Father of the Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing Industries,

he recognized and cultivated the potential of the Philippines as a global e-services hub


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Name Coun. John Carlos JC Gordon delos Reyes

Age 39

Party Ang Kapatiran Party


Councilor, Olangapo City (1995-1998; 2007-Present) 6 Years in Politics

Accomplishments

Executive-director of Breaking the Yoke of Poverty Foundationwhose project is Jubillee homes for the Poor, a housing project

for 60 families

Presently national animator of Solidarity Philippines, a movement to pro-actively advance theSocial Justice Agenda of the Church

Provides free legal assistance program under an informal project named JUSTICE CRUSADE. As councilor, de los Reyes has spoken out and campaigned against illegal drugs, rampant

violations of workers rights at Hanjin, Subic Bay and has campaigned against illegal fish cages

in the area. He has also led protests against the proposed coal power plant and has been

outspoken in criticizing governments plan to open more casinos in Subic.

filed numerous cases before the Ombudsman against high ranking government officials in linewith his political policy of alleviating the peoples suffering by addressing the problem of

expensive and increasing costs of basic needs like water, electricity, medicines, health care,

etc., and insuring that these basic services are kept free and far from graft and corruption.


On the reproductive health code:

Opposes it as it is premised on overpopulation Concerned about the safety of the chemical and mechanical commodities it introduces Does not agree that government should spend more for contraceptives as essential medicines


Name Atty. Dominador "Jun" Fuentecilla Chipeco Jr.

Age 66

Party Ang Kapatiran Party


Neophyte Politician (no prior experience in politics)Accomplishments

Director and Legal Counsel, Community Rural Bank of SanFelipe, Zambales (1974 to present)

Director, St. John Colleges, Inc. (1989 to present) Former Unit Head, Couples for Christ Former Coordinator, Ligaya Ng Panginoon Director, Pro-Life Philippines Delivered seminars/workshops to 3M employees in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and

Singapore on the supreme importance of observing business ethics in the work and market

places.

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


On his political party:

Political campaign is not just to gain political power but a mission with a message to theFilipino electorate

for transformation to take place in the political leadership, the people must elect candidatesbased on their known personal integrity and competence in their chosen fields


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Presidential CandidateName Joseph Erap Estrada

Age 72

Party Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP)


Elected President in 1998 Elected Vice-President in 1992 Served as Chairman of Presidential Anti-Crime Commission (PACC) Elected Senator in 1987 Chaired the Committee on Public Works and was Vice-Chairman of the Committees on Health,

Natural Resources, and Ecology and Urban Planning

Elected mayor of San Juan in 1967 (served for 16 years)Accomplishments

Primary Education-ADMU; Took up an engineering course at the Mapua Institute of Technology Established the Movie Workers Welfare Foundation (MOWELFUND), Inc. Founder and President of the ERAP Para sa Mahirap Foundation

Credited with the passage of, among other major pieces of legislation, the bills on irrigationproject and the protection and propagation of carabaos

Part of the Magnificent 12 who voted to terminate the RP-US Military Bases Agreement AS PRES.: Ordered removal of all sovereign guarantees on contracts for public projects which

require the sovereign Filipino people to assume the financial losses of private companies doing

business with the govt. Ordered the immediate relief of corrupt officials in the military and

police and investigation of suspected big-time tax evaders even if some had contributed to his

campaign. Undertook an aggressive housing program on a national basis. Agriculture received

greater priority, while the natl. govt. took steps to bring down cost of medicine.


On Health and Medical care

...our economic growth cannot keep up with our population growth... we should concentrateon giving the women the free choice and promote family planning -- modern family planning

and natural family planning -- to prevent unwanted pregnancies ...


Name Jejomar Binay

Age 67

Party LABAN


Mayor of Makati (2001 present) President of the United Opposition National President of PDP-Laban Currently on his third term as the National President of the BSP MMDA Chairman (1998-2001) Mayor of Makati (1986-1998) Appointed as OIC of the Municipality of Makati 1986, 1st appointed official after Martial Law

Accomplishments

Education: College - Political Science; Bachelor of Laws, UP Diliman; Took masteral subjects inpublic admin. and law in UP and UST; graduate studies at the National Defense College of the

Philippines, the Command and General Staff College; Was sr. exec. fellow of the John F.

Kennedy School of Govt. at Harvard University; was a teacher and human rights lawyer

presided over the phenomenal growth of Makatiremains unrivalled as the premier financialcenter of the Phils., the undisputed leader in e-governance, and the acknowledged trendsetter

in public services both here and abroad

Finalist, World Mayor Award 2006 Received many awards from the Boy Scouts of the Phils. and the Armed Forces of the Phils. Received an Outstanding Alumnus Award from the National Defense College of the Phils. Conferred as Datu Halakupan on July 1995, represents the 29 ethnic tribes in Mindanao as

honorary member


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Name Richard J. Gordon

Age 64

Party Bagumbayan


Senator, Blue Ribbon Committee and Committee of ConstitutionalAmendments and Revision of Laws Chairman

Received 5th highest votes in the 2004 senatorial elections Former Department of Tourism Secretary

Accomplishments

Transformed and rejuvenated the Philippines Tourism Industry: WOW Philippines! More thanthe usual! campaign

World Tourism Organization Commissioner for East Asia and the Pacific in 2002 Chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Converted the former United States naval facility in Subic Bay into the Philippines primary

trade zone in 1992

Founding Chair and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Transformed Subic into a premier investment hub and created more than 90,000 jobs Example of Passed Laws: RA 9333: fixing the regular elections at the ARMM, RA 9369: New

Automated Election System, RA 9334: Sin Tax Law, RA 9399 and 9400: fixing the tax regime in

Special Economic Zones and Freeports in Clark Pampanga, Poro Point in La Union and John Hay

in Baguio, RA 9346: abolition of the death penalty, RA 9367: Biofuels Act of 2007


On the Education and Health Care Systems:

Gordon said it is time to act in a way that would improve the pitiful situation of the publicschool and health care systems than be mired again in pointless debate that has failed to offer

concrete solutions to address the decades-old problems in education.


Name Bayani Fernando

Age 64

Party LAKAS-CMD


Former Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways 3-term City Mayor of Marikina Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

Accomplishments

Professional Mechanical Engineer Founder of BF Group of Companies (construction, steel, manufacturing and real estate) Transformed the former municipality of Marikina into one of the best-managed cities Marikina City was given 55 citations and distinctions during his governance The Outstanding Filipino Award for Government Service


On Politics and the Countrys Development

Although it may be hard to do and unpopular, it is just right that those with position ingovernment should implement the laws; it is a transgression not to implement these laws.

Those in power should dutifully implement the laws without fear, even if this would mean theloss of votes. Even in global trade and other matters, laws connect us to the world. Our disobedience to the laws today and in the past have been the reason why we have not

progressed.

Not following the laws are what made us lag behind other countries. We need leaders with political will to implement the laws that would elevate our

competitiveness globally.


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Name Maria Ana Consuelo Jamby Abad Santos Madrigal-Valade

Age 51

Party Independent


Senator, 2004-2010 Undersecretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development

(2001-2003)

Presidential Adviser for Childrens Affairs, Office of the President(October 1999-early 2001)

11 Years in PoliticsAccomplishments

organized the First National Summit for Children in Malacaang Palace in 2000 where govt.agencies, local govt. units, industry leaders and non-govt. organizations signed a declaration

of commitment upholding Child 21 a framework anchoring action plans and strategies

relating to children.

Spokesperson in 2003 for the youth-based Kontra Pulitika Movement (KPM) championseducation, environment protection and economic empowerment through livelihood programs

currently the Chairperson of four Senate Committees: Committee on Environment, Committeeon Youth, Women and Family Relations, Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation,

and the Committee on Cultural Communities.

has filed bills on education, juvenile justice, gender equality, empowerment, anti-traffickingand anti-pornography and has authored bills on the protection of the indigenous peoples and

their ancestral domain as well as the protection and conservation of the environment.


On the youth and students:

Make education accessible and affordable to the great majority of the Filipino people and alsoserve to enlighten them in nationalism

Promote educational democracy and end the school profit-orientation by doubling the publiceducation budget, removing the rationale for tuition fees in state colleges and universities and

enabling the poor to enrol

Raise the DOST budget as recommended by UNESCO to promote high-productivity instead oflow-productivity call center jobs for college graduates


Name Jesus Nicanor Nick Perlas

Age 60

Party Independent


Neophyte PoliticianAccomplishments

convinced then President Fidel V. Ramos to advance sustainabledevelopment as a more appropriate paradigm in APEC

spearheaded the national movement that led to the banning of 32pesticide formulations that were poisoning millions of farmers

mobilized civil society to collectively craft, together with government, Philippine Agenda 21,which became the highest government framework for devt. under the Ramos administration


On Fiscal Management:

Advocate for the removal of pork barrel Involve civil society and business corruption watch groups in procurements and bids of

government projects

Introduce new performance-based incentive packages and better tax collection programs Improve tax collections from medium and large corporations and from sin taxes by closing

legal loopholes and stopping creative accounting


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Name Gilbert Gibo Teodoro

Age 45

Party LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD


Secretary of National Defense Tarlacs First District Representative for 3 terms (9 years)

Accomplishments

Education: Grade school, High school- Xavier School, San Juan;College- De La Salle University Manila, Bachelor of Science in

Commerce Major in Financial Institutions in 1984; Post

graduate- Law degree from the University of the Philippines; Masters degree at Harvard Law

School, Massachusetts; and Honorary Doctor of Laws by West Negros University of Bacolod

Kabataang Brgy president Tarlac (1980) and Central Luzon Kabataang Brgy president for 5 yrs Bona fide member of the Sanguniang Panlalawigan of Tarlac, 1980-1986 Deans Medal for Academic Excellence, 1989 and also topped the 1989 Philippine Bar exam Passed the New York State Bar examination in 1997 Proponent of human rights, economic development and progress in congress Licensed commercial pilot and holds the rank of Colonel in the Philippine Air Force Reserve

Force


On Education

The state must align its efforts towards a growing democracy by drifting away and shiftingaway from the Prussian system of Education, which instills an authoritarian rule, to a system

that allows a free exchange of thoughts through strong fundamental knowledge and an even

better appreciation of the medium- through advancing critical thinking, to inspire innovation

and new thoughts, since the educational system should foster an environment which serves as

a marketplace of ideas. By virtue of this mechanism, we promote a system that is capable of

making our students more equipped to answer the challenges of the corporate and business

world.


Name Edu Manzano

Age 54

Party LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD


Optical Media Board Chairman (2004 to 2009) Won in the 1998 elections as Vice Mayor of Makati City

Accomplishments

TV show game host and actor Joined the US army at age 17, serving for four years Became the national president of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines Active in an Anti-Child Abuse and Pornography Foundation he founded with his friends


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Name Eduardo Eddie C. Villanueva

Age 63

Party Bangon Pilipinas Party


Presidential Candidate (2004) Neophyte Politician

Accomplishments

Launched Bagong Pilipinas Political Party in 2009 founded the Jesus Is Lord Church in 1978 formerly named

Jesus is Lord Fellowship

received the Gintong Ama (Golden Father) award for Socio-Civic/Religious Sector from the Golden Mother and Father Foundation in June 1996

voted Pastor of the Year in a 1998 worldwide search conducted by Dr. George Otis' HighAdventure Ministries

received the EDSA People Power Freedom Award for ZOE TV 11 for its fair coverage of thePeople Power II movement in February 2001.


On the economy:

According to his campaign platform of seven Es (that is, empowering, emancipating andeducating the people, elevating living standards, eradicating bad governance and establishing

peace in the land), prepare a comprehensive 24-year program of economic miracle

direct the priorities of investment and provision of infrastructures to priority areas and sectorsto achieve one overriding goal: to see a New Philippines overtaking its neighbors in 24 years or

even earlier

Includes: massive infrastructure projects, a rethinking of fiscal policy, supporting a trulyindependent central monetary authority, and reassessment of the current agrarian reform.


Name Atty.Perfecto Jun Rivas Yasay Jr.

Age 62

Party Bangon Pilipinas Party


Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission (1995-2000) Associate Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission

(1993-1995)

7 Years in PoliticsAccomplishments

was the first public official who stood up against a President ofthe Philippines on the issue of corruption and abuse of power

given the EDSA People Power Freedom Award for UndauntedCourage in proclaiming the truth as a key witness in the impeachment trial of President Joseph

Estrada.

named by Business Week in its July 3, 2000 issue as one of the Stars of Asia for being at theforefront of change and striving for a firmer national foundation by mending a social fabric

torn by crisis.


On Education

Continually increase the budget for education proportionately with the growing population Regularly review the adequacy of the educational facilities and quality of educational programs

as well as reasons for significant dropouts, if any

need to accurately find out why we failed to meet the Millennium Development Goal in orderto determine what needs to be done.


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Name Manny Villar

Age 60

Party Nacionalista Party


Elected Senator in 2001, Senate president from 2006 to 2008 Previously held the position of Senate President Pro-tempore

and chairmanship of the committees on Finance, Foreign

Relations, Public Order and Agriculture and Fisheries

Become speaker of the House of Representatives (1998) President of the Nacionalista Party Elected Congressman of Las Pinas and Muntinlupa for three

terms starting 1992

Around 2 decades of political experienceAccomplishments

Education: College- Bachelors degree in Accountancy, University of the Philippines; Postgraduate- Masters degree in Business Administration, University of the Philippines

Established the largest homebuilding company in the country Won Ten Outstanding Young Men (1986) and Agora Award for Marketing Management (1989) Most Outstanding CPA by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1990 Most Distinguished Alumnus of the University of the Philippines, 2004 Example of laws passed: Retail Trade Liberalization Act, New Central Bank Act, New Securities

Code, New Banking Act, RA 9178: Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act, RA 9189: Overseas

Absentee Voting Act, RA 9208: Anti-Trafficking of Persons Act, RA 9257: An Act Granting

Additional Benefits and Privileges to Senior Citizens, RA 9262: Anti-Violence Against Women

and their Children Act


On the entrepreneurship

Villar believes on an Entrepreneurial Revolution. The long term solution to the economicproblem of the country is to encourage more people to set up businesses


Name Loren Legarda

Age 49

Party NPC


Topped the senatorial elections in 1998 and in 2007 Senate majority leader More than a decade of political experience

Accomplishments

Obtained a degree in broadcast communication, University of the Philippines, Cum Laude Proponent of Good Governance, Environmental Protection, Preservation of Culture and

Sustainable Development

Named one of the Global Leaders of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in DavosSwitzerland in 2000

Awarded by the United Nationals Environmental Program in Turin, Italy in 2001 Advocate of Law and Order, Rights of Women, Youth and Children, Education, Environmentand Employment and Nationalism (LOREN) Founded the Luntiang Pilipinas (Greening of the Philippines Foundation


On Poverty

Legarda believes that poverty alleviation must focus on eliminating or reducing hunger. Shedoesnt approve of further increasing taxes to improve the economic stability of the country


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Official List of Senatorial Candidates for the 2010 Elections1. Nereus Acosta Jr. LP2. Sharuff Ibrahim Albani KBL3. Zafrullah Alonto Bangon Pilipinas4. Ana Theresia Baraquel LP5. JV Larion Bautista PMP6. Martin Bautista LP7. Silvestre Bello III Lakas-Kampi-

CMD

8. Rozzano Rufino Biazon LP9. Bong Revilla Lakas-Kampi-CMD10. Henry Caunan PDP-Laban11. Pia Cayetano NP12. Rizalito David Ang Kapatiran13. Joey De Venecia PMP14. Miriam Defensor Santiago

Peoples Reform Party

15. Franklin Drilon LP16. Juan Ponce Enrile PMP17. Jinggoy Estrada PMP18. Ramon Guico Lakas-Kampi-CMD19. Teofisto Guingona III LP20. Jo Aurea Imbong Ang Kapatiran21. Kata Inocencio Bangon Pilipinas22. Alexander Lacson LP23. Raul Lambino Lakas-Kampi-CMD24. Rey Langit Lakas-Kampi-CMD25. Yasmin Lao LP26. Lito Lapid Lakas-Kampi-CMD27. Alma Lood KBL28. Apolinario Lozada PMP29. Regalado Maambong KBL30. Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr

NP

31. Liza Maza Independent32. Ma Judea Millora KBL33. Ramon Mitra NP34. Ramoncito Ocampo Bangon

Pilipinas

35. Satur Ocampo Bayan Muna Party36. Susan Ople NP37. Sergio Osmea III Independent38. Jovito Palparan Jr. Independent39. Imelda Papin KBL40. Zosimo Paredes Ang Kapatiran41. Gwendolyn Pimentel PDP Laban42. Rodolfo Plaza NPC43. Reynaldo Princesa Bangon Pilipinas44. Ariel Querubin NP45. Ralph Recto LP46. Gilbert Remulla NP47. Ma. Gracia Rioza-Plazo Ang

Kapatiran

48. Sonia Roco LP49. Adrian Sison Ang Kapatiran50. Vicente Sotto III NPC51. Adel Tamano NP52. Reginald Tamayo Ang Kapatiran53. Hector Tarrazona Ang Kapatiran54. Francisco Tatad Grand Alliance For

Democracy/Gabaybayan

55. Alexander Tinsay Bangon Pilipinas56. Manuel Valdehuesa Jr. Ang

Kapatiran

57. Hector Villanueva KBL58. Israel Virgines Bangon Pilipinas

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