Friday, October 2, 2009
Philippines automation election
Philippine general election, 2010
Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections in the Philippines are scheduled to be held on May 10, 2010. The elected president will become the 15th President of the Philippines, succeeding President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who is barred from seeking re-election due to term restrictions. If current Vice-President Noli de Castro should not retake office, his successor will be the 15th Vice President of the Philippines. The legislators elected in the 2010 elections will join the senators of the 2007 elections and will comprise the 15th Congress of the Philippines.
The 2010 election will be administered by the Commission on Elections in compliance with the Republic Act No. 9369,[1] also known as Amended Computerization Act of 2007. It will be the first national computerized election in the history of the Philippines.
Local elections are also to be held in all provinces, cities and municipalities.
source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_general_election,_2010
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
List of Presidentiables 2010 (PHILIPPINES)
Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III
 | |
| 2007–2013 | |
| 1998–2007 | |
| Political Party: | Liberal (1998 to date) |
|---|---|
| Born: | February 8, 1960 Manila, Philippines |
Benigno Simeón Cojuangco Aquino III (born February 8, 1960) is the son of Benigno Aquino Jr., a former senator and Marcos critic and Corazon Aquino, a former Philippine president. A current Senator to the 14th Congress of the Philippines, he served as former Representative of the 2nd District of the province of Tarlac to the 11th, 12th, and 13th Congress of the Philippines (1998-2007).
Noynoy, as he is fondly called, was born in Manila to a clan of politicians. He is the only son of Benigno Aquino, Jr. and former President Corazon C. Aquino. He has four other siblings, Kristina Bernadette, Maria Elena, Aurora Corazon and Victoria Eliza.
He completed his elementary, secondary, and college education at the Ateneo de Manila University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Economics in 1981. After graduation, Noynoy became a member of the Philippine Business for Social Progress in 1983. He also worked humbly as a retail sales supervisor for Nike Shoes and as an assistant for advertising and promotion for Mondragon Philippines, both in 1985 to 1986. He also was the vice president and treasurer for Best Security Agency Corporation from 1986 to 1993 and served as executive assistant for administration (1993-1996) and fields service manager (1996-1998) for Central Azucarera Tarlac.
He is a member of the Liberal Party, the banner of the political opposition. He ran for congressman in 1998 and served as Representative of the 2nd District of Tarlac until 2007. During his term, he served on numerous committees, namely:
- Civil, Political & Human Rights (Vice-Chairman), Public Order & Security, Transportation & Communications, Agriculture, Banks & Financial Intermediaries, Peoples’ Participation, Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, Appropriations, Natural Resources, Trade & Industry (11th Congress)
- Civil, Political & Human Rights, Good Government, Public Order & Security, Inter-Parliamentary Relations & Diplomacy (12th Congress)
- Banks & Financial Intermediaries, Energy, Export Promotion, Public Order & Safety (13th Congress)
He was then elected as Senator in the 2007 midterm elections under the Genuine Opposition, a coalition comprising a number of parties, including his own Liberal Party. With more than 14.3 million votes, Aquino's tally was the sixth highest of the 37 candidates for the 12 vacant seats elected from the nation at large. He assumed his new office on June 30, 2007.
A few weeks after her mother's death, a petition for Aquino to run as president on the 2010 election was sponsored by different organizations. “Noypi” or “Noynoy Para sa Pilipinas” was formed by several groups to support the presidential bid of Senator Aquino. Senator Mar Roxas, who has previously announced his own desire to run for the 2010 elections gave way for Aquino's candidacy.
Aquino was still uncertain if he would run for the presidency and went to the Carmelite Convent in Zamboanga on September 4, 2009 for a few days of spiritual retreat. He said he wanted to be enlightened before making a decision.
After his retreat, Aquino made the announcement of his bid for the presidency on September 9, 2009 at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan.
According to a Special Survey by the Social Weather Station, Aquino was preferred by 50% of the 1,200 respondents from a pre-selected list of presidential candidates.
Noynoy Aquino remains to be single, but has been rumored to have had past relationships with Korina Sanchez, Bernadette Sembrano, and actress Diana Zubiri. At age 49, Aquino remains single but is in a relationship with Valenzuela councilor Shalani Soledad.
He is part of the Philippine Tatler's list of Who's Who of the Philippines.
source:http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Benigno_%22Noynoy%22_Aquino_III
Noli De Castro
VICE PRESIDENT NOLI L. DE CASTRO
Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
v Present Positions
· Vice President of the Republic of the
· Presidential Adviser on Housing and HUDCC Chairman
As HUDCC Chairman:
Ø Chairman of the Board of Directors (Ex-officio), National Housing Authority (NHA)
Ø Chairman of the Board of Trustees (Ex-officio), Home Development and Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund)
Ø Chairman of the Board of Directors (Ex-officio), National Home Mortgage and Finance Corporation (NHMFC)
Ø Chairman of the Board of Commissioners (Ex-officio), Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)
Ø Vice–Chairman of the Board of Directors (Ex-officio), Home Guaranty Corporation (HGC)
· Vice Chairman-National Anti Poverty Commission
· Presidential Assistant for OFW
v Past Positions
· Senator –Topnotch Legislator
Elected No. 1 Senator in 2001 Elections with more than 16 million votes, highest in the history of Philippine elections-2001- 2004
As Senator he became Chairman of 3 Senate Committees:
1. Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development
Senate committee which has power and general jurisdiction over all matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution on social justice.
2. Committee on Tourism
Senate committee which has power and general jurisdiction overa all matters relating to tourism and the tourist industry.
3. Committee on Cultural Communities
Senate committee in charge of all matters relating to cultural communities.
Sen. Noli De Castro also successfully chaired and defended for two consecutive years (2002 and 2003) the General Annual Appropriations Act as Vice-Chairman for the Office of the President and other Executive Offices, Office of the Vice President, and Department of Tourism.
· Vice President, DZMM-July 1999-Feb. 2001
· Production Head-TV Patrol, ABS-CBN-Jan. 1999-Feb. 2001
· Exec. Editor & Host, MGB, ABS-CBN-Aug. 1988-Feb. 2001
· Anchorman/Exec. Production Head/Editor, TV Patrol, ABS-CBN, Jan. 1987-Feb. 2001
· Host, Magandang Umaga-ABS-CBN, Jan. 1987-June 1988
· Segment Host, Good Morning Phils.- ABS-CBN, Oct.-Dec. 1986
· Anchorman, DZMM-July 1986-Feb. 2001
· Overseas Unlimited, 1988
· Announcer, RPN DWWW, 1982-Feb. 1986
Author of 252 bills and resolutions, 140 of which he principally authored, including bills which, propose:
- Upgrading the Salary of Public School Teachers (SBN 404),
- Scholarship to Underpriviledged but Deserving Students (SBN 395),
- Creation of Pre-Need Protection Fund (SBN 2288),
- Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SBN 1786),
- Sectoral Representatives in Local Legislative Councils (SBN 2432),
- Protection of
- Unemployment Welfare Program (SBN 408),
- Newborn Screening Test (SBN 1946),
- Patient Rights Act (SBN 2528),
- Household Helpers Act (SBN 2618),
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Act (SBN 2411),
- Transparency and Access to Official Information (SBN 2631),
- Prohibiting Pyramid Schemes (SBN 2512),
- Magna Carta for Social Workers (SBN 2033).
13 BILLS AUTHORED
- RA 9161
“Rental Regulation Act” - RA 9163
“National Service Training Program” (“ROTC ACT”) - RA 9165
“Dangerous Drugs Act” - RA 9166
“Increasing the rate of base pay of the Armed Forces of the - RA 9174
“Balikbayan Program” - RA 9177
“Shawwal as National - RA 9184
“Government Procurement Act” - RA 9208
“Trafficking in Persons” - RA 9225
“Dual Citizenship Act” - RA 9238
“Amendment to VAT LAW” - RA 9239
“Optical Media Act” - SBN 2723
“Domestic Violence” (Conference Committee Approved by the Senate) - SBN 2730
“Philippine Deposit Insurance Act” (Conference Committee Approved by the Senate)
BILLS AS MAIN AUTHOR- PENDING SIGNATURE OF THE PRESIDENT (PASSED BY BOTH HOUSES)
- EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2003
- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONACT OF 2003 (Passed by both Houses)
- NEWBORN SCREENING TEST
- QUARANTINE ACT
LAWS CO-AUTHORED IN SENATE
- RA 9160
“Money Laundering Law” - RA 9175
“Chain Saw Act” - RA 9188
“Increasing the percentage Distribution of General and Flag Ranks in the AFP” - RA 9201
“National Human Rights Consciousness Week” - RA 9211
“No Smoking Act” - SBN 2636
“Benigno S. Aquino Day” (Passed by both Houses)
BILLS SPONSORED
- RA 9174
“Balikbayan Program” - SBN 2395
“Expanded Senior Citizens Actof 2003” (Pending Signature of the President)
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED
Diploma Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa)
April 14, 2005
| Plaque of Recognition | Gawad METRO at Parangal sa mga Beteranong Broadcaster, "Gawad Broadcaster" |
| | The RCM Emilio Jacinto Journalism Award for Radio, Rotary International |
| | Catholic Mass Media Award DZMM Balita, "Best News Program" |
| | 9th KBP Golden Dove Awards, 1999 "Best Public Affairs Program Host Award" |
| | Crusade Against Violence |
| | Pulis, Pulis, Kung Umaksyon Mabilis |
| | 7th KBP Golden Dove Awards, 1997 Best Public Affairs Program, "KABAYAN" |
| | Rotary International District 3810 |
| | KBP Awards, 1996 Best News Program, A.M. Metro Manila "DZMM Balita" |
| | Crusade Against Violence, "Recognition Award - MGB" |
| | Republic of the |
| | Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas "Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon" |
| | Catholic Television Awards "Best Public Affairs Program - MGB" |
| | "A Filipino Economic Warrior" |
| | |
| Plaque of Commendation | Boy Scout of the |
| Plaque of Appreciation | Best Public Service & Public Safety Philippine National Police |
| | Rotary Club of |
| | |
| Individual Achievement | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. |
| | |
| Best Male Newscaster | First Star Awards for TV- Philippine Movie Press Club |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
· College
BSC-Major in Banking & Finance
University of the East-Manila
1971
· High School
· Elementary
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birthdate : July 6, 1949
Name of Spouse : Arlene Sinsuat-De Castro
Name of Children : Manueli De Castro-Arcaya
Katherine De Castro-Cruz
Shamier De Castro
Religion : Roman Catholic
Chiz Escudero
Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero or Chiz was born on October 10, 1969, and studied at the University of the Philippines from kindergarten to college where he took up law. In 1994, he passed the Philippine Bar and went on to obtain a Masters degree in International and Comparative Law at Georgetown University in 1996.
As a practicing lawyer and teacher, he decided to enter politics in 1998 and was elected Representative of the 1st District of Sorsogon before named Assistant Majority Floor Leader.
He was re-elected twice and was House Minority Floor Leader during his last term.
His name has national recall, and this was proven by the fact that he nearly topped the senatorial elections in 2007.
Today, he heads the Senate Committees on Justice and Human Rights; Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws; and Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies.
This man’s meteoric rise into the nation’s consciousness as a leader has earned him several distinctions, including becoming a TOYM (Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines) awardee in recognition of his selfless dedication as a youth leader.
He has not gone unnoticed; in 2007, he was the only Filipino named as Asia News Network’s Asia’s Idols. He has also been honored by the prestigious World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader of 2008 in recognition of his professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
Just when everyone is asking what more lies ahead for him, here he is consistently leading surveys as the most trusted official of the land with high approval ratings.
EDUCATION
- Master in International and Comparative Law, Georgetown University Law Center,Washington D.C.,1995-1996
- Admitted to the Bar, 1994
- Bachelor of Laws, U.P. College of Law, 1989-1993
- B.A. Political Science, U.P. Diliman, 1985-1989
- High School, U.P. Integrated School, 1981-1985
- Elementary U.P. Integrated School, 1975-1981
CAREER
- Senator, Senate of the Philippines, 2007 to present
- Chairman, Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights,
Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws, and
Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies - Representative, 1st District of Sorsogon, House of Representatives, 1998-2007
- House Minority Floor Leader, 13th Congress
- House Assistant Majority Floor Leader 11th Congress (July 1998 - Nov. 2000)
- Commander, Philippine Navy Reserve Command
- Partner, Escudero Marasigan Sta. Ana Vallente & Villareal Law Office, February 1995 – Present
ORGANIZATIONS
- Lord Chancellor, Alpha Phi Beta, 2009-present
AWARDS
- Most Admired TV Personality, Anak TV Seal, 2008
- Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum, 2008
- Asia’s Idol, Asia News Network, 2007
- TOYM Awardee in Youth Leadership, 200
- Legislator of the Year, (Philippine Media Research and Progress Report, Inc.), Sept. 2000
- Outstanding Public Servant of the Year (National Media Statistics Research News Publication), Aug. 2000
- Most Outstanding Congressman of the Year (Philippine Youth Association for Public Affairs, Inc.) February 2002
- Most Outstanding Solon (League of Press Associations of the Philippines.), 1998, 1999, 2000
- Top Congressman (Pillars of the New Republic) 1999, 2000, 2001
- Youth Achiever in the Government Sector (Development of the Filipino Youth) June 1999
- Birthdate: October 10, 1969
- Spouse: Christine Elizabeth R. Flores
- Children: Maria Cecilia, Joaquin Cruz
source:http://www.chizescudero.com/chiz/aboutChiz.php
Loren Legarda
LEGARDA, LORNA REGINA "LOREN" BAUTISTA
AGE: 49
BIRTHDATE: January 28, 1960
POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Nationalist People’s Coalition
VISION OF GOVERNANCE:
“If I will run, I will run for the top post because my vision is anchored on transparency, accountability and sustainable development.”
CURRENT POSITION: Senator of the Philippines, 14th Congress
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Former broadcast journalist for ABS-CBN
- Committed to environmental protection and women and children’s rights
- Only female senator to top the senate race twice and the only woman to become Senate majority leader
- Key legislations include: anti-violence against women and children act, solid waste management act, Magna Carta for micro, small and medium enterprises
- Appointed U.N. Regional champion for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in the Asia Pacific
- Lost the 2004 vice presidential race, filed an election protest case against Noli de Castro for allegedly cheating
Source: Talkback ANC
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
| Level | School | Year Graduated |
| Elementary | Assumption Convent, Herran, graduated valedictorian | 1973 |
| High School | Assumption Convent, San Lorenzo | 1977 |
| College | University of the Philippines, Broadcast Communications, graduated cum laude | 1981 |
| Higher Studies | University of California, Los Angeles, USA, Special Studies towards Professional Designation in Journalism | 1985 |
|
| National Defense College of the Philippines, Master’s in National Security Administration | 1993 |
CAREER HISTORY
| Position | Office | Years |
| Senator | Philippine Senate | 1998-2004, 2007-Present |
|
| · Majority floor leader 2001-2003 | |
|
| · Led the passage of Barangay Livelihood and Skills Training Act (RA 9509) | |
|
| · Led the passage of Violence Against Women and Children Act (Ra 9262) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (RA 9501) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Philippine Ear Research Institute Act (RA 925) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Philippine Tropical Fabric Law (RA 9242) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Anti-Child Labor Law (RA 9231) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Anti Trafficking of Person Act (RA 9208) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Eid’l fitr Holiday law (RA 9177) | |
|
| · Led the passage of the Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9303) | |
|
| · Privilege speeches “CPR for Mother Earth” and “An Agenda for Climate Change Adaptation” converted into lectures distributed to public schools—awareness campaign for the youth | |
|
| · Moved for the creation of the Senate Oversight Committee on Climate Change—monitor and consolidate government efforts towards effects of climate change | |
|
| · Appointed as United National Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in the Asia Pacific | |
|
| · Founded the “Luntiang Pilipinas” to promote public awareness on environment , 1998 | |
|
| · Founded Libro ni Loren Foundation, Inc. to help improve literacy level in the country’s poorest provinces | |
|
| · Founded Bessie Legarda Memorial Foundation, Inc. to provide medical assistance to indigent breast cancer victims, a support group to their families | |
|
| · Organized Livelihood Opportunities to Raise Entrepreneurship Nationwide (LOREN) to provide capital for women entrepreneurs | |
|
| · Chairperson on the Committee on Agriculture and Food | |
|
| · Chairperson on the Committee on Climate Change | |
|
| · Chairperson on the Committee on Health and Demography | |
|
| · Chairperson on the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization | |
|
| · Chairperson on the Oversight Committee on Climate Change | |
| Manager, program development | News and Public Affairs, ABS-CBN | 1998-present |
| Columnist | Manila Bulletin | 1993-present |
| News anchor/executive producer | ABS-CBN, “The Inside Story” | 1990-1998 |
| News Anchor | ABS-CBN, “The World Tonight” | 1986-1998 |
| Host/producer | ABS-CBN, “Pep Talk” | 1986-1990 |
| Host | RPN 9, “Street Pulse” | 1986 |
| Writer/producer | Media office, Philippine Consulate, Los Angeles, California, USA | 1985-1986 |
| Host/producer/ writer | KSCI Channel 18, Los Angeles, California, USA | 1985-1986 |
| Host | MBS 4 | 1985 |
| News anchor/reporter | RPN 9, “Newswatch” | 1981-1985 |
Source: www.i-site.ph, www.lorenlegarda.com.ph, www.senate.gov.ph
Manny Villar
Manny Villar was born to humble beginnings in Moriones, Tondo, Manila. His father, Manuel Montalban Villar, Sr., hailed from Cabatuan, Iloilo and his mother Curita Bamba came from Orani, Bataan.
At an early age, he helped his mother sell seafood at the Divisoria market in order to support his siblings and himself to school. With the burning desire for a better future and strong determination to improve his family’s lives, Manny finished his studies at the University of the Philippines (UP) where he earned his Bachelor’s and Masters’ degrees in Business Administration. He started his professional career as an accountant and financial analyst for prominent corporations before venturing into his own business.
Armed with an initial capital of only P10,000 and a solid determination to succeed, Manny went on to establish the largest homebuilding company in the country today.
Manny Villar received several awards including the Ten Outstanding Young Men in 1986, Agora Award for Marketing Management in 1989, Most Outstanding CPA by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1990, and Most Outstanding UP Alumnus in 1991. In 2004, Manny Villar was named the Most Distinguished Alumnus—the highest recognition given by the University of the Philippines — for his exemplary public service and achievements.
In 1992, he entered politics and was elected Congressman of Las Pinas and Muntinlupa for three terms in a row, consistently posting landslide victories. In 1998, he was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He was elected Senator of the Republic in the year 2001. In July 2006, with the staunch support of a majority of his colleagues, he assumed the Senate Presidency during the third regular session of the 13th Congress. He has previously held the position of Senate President Pro-tempore and the chairmanship of the Committees on Finance, Foreign Relations, Public Order, and Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
Manny Villar is the first post-war public official who became both Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President.
He is the President of the Nacionalista Party—the country’s grandest political party.
Manny Villar dreams to help and inspire Filipinos to fulfill their dreams thru hard work and determination (Sipag at Tiyaga) – the same values that helped him conquer poverty and succeed in life.
source:http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/villar_bio.asp
Ping Lacson
Date of Birth: June 1, 1948
Place of Birth: Imus, Cavite
ADDRESS
Provincial: n/a
Metro
Civil Status: married
Spouse: Alice de Perio Lacson
Position: Housewife
Office: n/a
Educational Attainment
ELEMENTARY
| Level | School | Year Graduated |
| Elementary education | Bayang Luma Elementary School | 1960 |
HIGH SCHOOL
| Level | School | Year Graduated |
| Secondary education | Imus Institute | 1964 |
COLLEGE
| Degree | School | Year Graduated |
| Bachelor of Science | Philippine Military Academy | 1971 |
HIGHER STUDIES
| Degree | School | Year Graduated |
| Master’s in Government Management | Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila | 1996 |
Career History
| Position | Office | Years |
| Senator | Philippine Senate | 2001-present |
| Police chief | Philippine National Police | November 1999-January 2001 |
| Chief | Task Force Habagat, Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force | 1998-2001 |
| Project officer | Special Project Alpha | 1996 |
| Chief, Task Force Habagat | Presidential Anti-Crime Commission | 1992-1995 |
| Provincial director | Laguna Police Command | 1992 |
| Commander | Cebu Metrodiscom | 1989-1992 |
| Provincial commander | Isabela Police Command | 1988-1989 |
| Member | PC-INP Anti-Carnapping Task Force | 1986-1988 |
| Member | Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group | 1971-1986 |
Affiliations
| Organization | Position |
| Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association | Member |
Website: www.888.ph
Party: Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Aquino wing
Platform (click here to download document)
Term: 1 (2001-2007)
Position: Senator
Campaign Contributions, 2001 elections (in pesos): 35,100,000.00
Campaign Expenses, 2001 elections (in pesos): 37,669,766.45
To view details of Lacson’s 2001 campaign funds, click here.
Committee Membership
MEMBER
| Committee |
| Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations |
| Cultural Communities |
| Energy |
| Environment and Natural Resources |
| Finance |
| Foreign Relations |
| Games, Amusement and Sports |
| Health and Demography |
| Justice and Human Rights |
| Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development |
| Local Government |
| National Defense and Security |
| Peace, Unification and Reconciliation |
| Public Information and Mass Media |
| Public Order and Illegal Drugs |
| Science and Technology |
| Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development |
| Tourism |
| Trade and Commerce |
| Ways and Means |
| Congressional Oversight Committee on Dangerous Drugs |
| Senate Select Oversight Committee on Intelligence Funds, Programs and Activities |
Legislative Performance
LACSON, Panfilo
Bills Authored:
§ An Act to Define the Crime of Money Laundering, Prescribing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
§ An Act to Amend Section 14, Article VI and Section 38, Article VII of Republic Act No. 7077, Otherwise Known as the Citizen's Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act, to Provide for Alternative Forms of Training for College Students and for Other Purposes
§ The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001
§ An Act to Amend Section 2 of Republic Act No. 1405, Otherwise Known as The Secrecy of Bank Deposits Law, Exempting Government Officials and Employees From the Prohibition Against Disclosure of or Inquiry Into Deposits With Any Banking Institution and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Prohibiting Monopolies, Attempt to Monopolize an Industry or Line of Commerce, Manipulation of Prices of Commodities, Asset Acquisition and Interlocking Memberships in the Board of Directors of Competing Corporate Bodies and Price Discrimination Among Customers, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Granting Additional Insurance Benefits to Barangay Captains, Providing Funds for the Payment of its Premiums, and for Other Purposes
§ An Act to Include the Teaching of Computer as Part of the Elementary and High School Curricula, Both in Public and Private Schools
§ An Act Establishing a Philippine National Police Trust Fund to be Utilized for the PNP Programs and Projects Herein Specified, and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Revising Republic Act Numbered 6939, Creating the Cooperative Development Authority
§ An Act Defining the Crime of Trafficking of Persons, Providing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Instituting a National Reference Card System and Creating Therefore the National Registration Coordinating Commission
§ An Act Defining the Crime of Firearms Smuggling, Providing Penalties Therefor and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Amending Republic Act No. 6963, Entitled An Act Granting Special Financial Assistance and Benefits to the Family or Beneficiary of Any Police or Military Personnel or Fireman Killed or Permanently Incapacitated While in the Performance of His Duty or by Reason of His Office or Position and for Other Purposes
§ An Act to Amend Section 3, Subparagraph B, of Republic Act No. 9160, Otherwise Known as The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001, Decreasing the Threshold of Covered Transactions From Four Million Pesos (Php4,000,000.00) to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 500,000.00) and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Upgrading the Benefits and Incentives of Barangay Tanod Members Who Have Rendered At Least One Year of Service in the Barangay Government
§ An Act Converting the Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College in the City of Tacurong, Province of Sultan Kudarat, Into a State University, to be Known as Central Cotabato State University, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
§ An Act Mandating That Educational Curriculum and the Consequent Preparation of Textbooks and Related Materials Should Have Continuity and Stability, and That the Same Should Not be Affected for a Period of At Least Six (6) Years, Amending for the Purpose
§ An Act Regulating the Sale of Pre-Paid Subscriber Identity Module Cards, Providing Penalty for Violation Thereof and for Other Purposes
§ An Act to Protect investors by Improving the Accuracy and Reliability of Corporate Financial Reporting and Disclosures, and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9160, Otherwise Known as the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001
§ An Act Amending Section 472 and 473 of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known as The Local Government Code of 1991
§ An Act to Define and Penalize Acts of Terrorism and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Amending Section 3 of Republic Act 4200, Otherwise Known as An Act to Prohibit and Penalize Wire Tapping and Other Related Violations of the Privacy of Communication, and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Reorganizing and Strengthening the Public Attorney's Office, Amending for the Purpose the Pertinent Provisions of the Administrative Code of 1987
§ An Act increasing the Monthly Salary of Contractual Workers by Fifty Percent (50%) of Their Monthly Salary and/or Daily Compensation and for Other Purposes
§ An Act Providing Mechanism in Compulsorily Reproducing Unavailable Prescribed Books and Printed Materials for School and University Use and for Other Purposes
Joseph Estrada
Former Senator and President Estrada was born on April 19, 1937 in Tondo, Manila to Emilio Ejercito and Maria Marcelo.
He studied at the Ateneo de Manila University and at the Mapua Institute of Technology. He holds Doctor of Humanities from the University of Pangasinan.
He became a movie actor in his early twenties and established himself as a living legend in local filmdom.
He first entered politics in 1967 when he was elected Mayor of the Municipality of San Juan and served up to 1986. He was recognized as Outstanding Mayor and Foremost Nationalist by the Inter-Provincial Information Service in 1971 and hailed Most Outstanding Metro Manila Mayor by the Philippines Princetone Poll in 1972.
He was elected Senator from 1987 up to 1992 and as a lawmaker, he was appointed Chairman of the committees on Cultural, Rural Development, and Public Works. He was also Vice Chairman of the Committees on Health, Natural Resources and Urban Planning. He was credited with the passage of some major pieces of legislation, the bills on irrigation projects and protection and propagation of carabaos,among others. In 1989, he was cited by the Philippine Free Press as one of the “Three Outstanding Senators of the Year”.
In 1992, he was elected Vice President of the Philippines and concurrently served as Chairman of the Presidential Anti –Crime Commission (PACC). The latter lost operational control over its task forces with the issuances of Executive Order no. 221 in January 1995. He resigned as PACC Chairman in 1997.
On May 1998, he was elected President of the Republic of the Philippines and on February 2002, he was overthrowned by EDSA II Revolution which was triggered by the impeachment case filed against him.
He is married to Dra. Loi Ejercito Estrada with whom he has three children.
source:http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/former_senators/joseph_estrada.htm
Richard Gordon
Senator Richard "Dick" Gordon
| Senate Office: Rm. 509 5th Flr., GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City Trunk Lines: (632) 552-6601 to 70 loc. 5544 / 5546 / 5547 Direct Lines: (632) 552-6793 / (632) 552-6719 Fax No.: (632) 552-6719 Email: rjgordon@senate.gov.ph |
Biography | Resume
Senator Dick Gordon’s track record in public service is one for the books.
As Mayor of Olongapo City, he brought order not only to the streets of his city but also to the lives of his people. Mayor Dick Gordon stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Olongapo, shoveling the ashfall, and recovering what was left of their lives. With him at the helm, they rebuilt their city and their lives, later becoming a model city for peace and order, health care, education, livelihood, and good governance.
After the US Military Base closed in November 1992, he inspired and empowered the local population and a fleet of young professionals from here and abroad, and turned Subic Bay into the country’s showcase for economic progress, bringing in billions in investments and creating almost 100,000 jobs. World leaders like Margaret Thatcher, Dr. Mahatir Mohammad, and U.S. President Bill Clinton came to Subic to see the miracle that was the great transformation – and they came away impressed. So with the 18 APEC head of economies during the 4th Leaders’ Summit held thereat.
While he was the author of the success that is the Subic Bay Freeport, a twist of events took him away, but in time brought him towards a call to serve more people, this time as Secretary of Tourism. He knew that tourism was the country’s ticket to development – the fastest way to progress. Through his “Wow Philippines” campaign, the country became well-known abroad, and tourists started coming. Despite the challenges of the times, with the removal from office of the sitting president, the SARS outbreak, the Oakwood mutiny, the Dos Palmas kidnapping, and numerous bombings, not to mention the global terrorism problem, Secretary Gordon kept tourism afloat. In doing so, he lived up to his mantra – “tourism means jobs; where tourism advances, poverty retreats.”
So great was his contribution to the tourism industry that its players begged him not to run for Senator in 2004. But the road has led him to the Philippine Senate, perhaps not the ideal place for a man of action, a man who wants to see results for the people now. Yet, he has distinguished himself as a prolific lawmaker, an advocate of legislation that seek to uplift our people and our country. He is the main author and advocate of an Automated Election System law. Through this system, Senator Gordon hopes to leave our people with elections that are clean, honest, fair, and credible. The Tourism Bill, signed into law recently, is also a result of Senator Gordon’s years of hard work advocating tourism development for our country. He is also the principal author of the Veterans Equity Law. And as Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, he has shown that he is one who is never afraid to take a stand on any issue, firm but fair, serious and sincere.
Senator Gordon has held many positions, and succeeded beyond expectation at every single one of them. But I think that the job he loves the most is one that he has held for over forty years – his job as a volunteer of the Philippine National Red Cross. Today, he is its Chairman, and is a Governor of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, but his commitment and dedication to this organization and the work that it does goes far beyond title and position. In fact, in everything that he does, Senator Gordon goes beyond himself. We have seen him, above and beyond the call of duty, saving lives here in our own province as with Cabanatuan, Bulacan, Albay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Leyte, and Aurora, among many others throughout the years. Wherever there is a disaster or calamity, you can be sure that he is there, always first, always ready, always there often endangering his own life, defying his family, in order to alleviate other people’s suffering and uplift human dignity. And when the disaster is over, count on him to be there to help rebuild the community. In recent months, people have seen him in the news because of the Red Cross kidnapping crisis. People have seen him passionate, aggressive, sad, sometimes even angry. If he has appeared emotional, it is because he is a leader who truly cares – the captain of a ship who treats all of his men like they are his own children, because to him every life matters and is worthy of every effort, attention, compassion, and caring that he can give – no matter what anybody else says.
Senator Gordon is a leader with a vision for the future of his people, and a clear strategy to get them there. He is a leader who has made change, and change for the better. He has brought dignity and hope to his people and has motivated and inspired others to go in the right direction, and he, along with everybody, has sacrificed much to get there. In everything he has done, he has seen for his people a new country – a Bagumbayan. He has brought them out of the darkness and into the light. And now, he calls everyone to break free of their own limitations to chase after the horizon, to step into the light, grab hold of their own future, and finally build a nation that is enabled, ennobled and free.
source:http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/gordon_bio.asp
Gilbert Teodoro
Full Name: Gilberto "Gilbert" Teodoro, Jr.
Date of Birth: July 25, 1964
Place of Birth: San Juan, Metro Manila
Father: Gilberto C. Teodoro, the former Social Security System administrator
Mother: Mercedes Cojuangco, former Batasang Pambansa member
Spouse: Monica Louise Prieto
Children: Jaime Gilberto Teodoro
Educational Attainment:[1]
- Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Financial Institutions
De La Salle University - Bachelor of Laws, awarded the Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence
University of The Philippines - Master of Laws
Harvard Law School
Career as Public Servant:
POSITIONS HELD | DATES |
| Secretary, Department of National Defense[1][3] | August 2007 up to present |
| Congressman, First District of Tarlac[1] | 1998 - ? |
| Member, Sanguniang Panlalawigan of Tarlac[1] | 1980 - 1986 |
| President, Kabataang Barangay in Tarlac[2] | 1980 - 1985 |
Other Facts:
- Topped the bar exams in 1989, one of the youngest bar topnotchers in the country[2].
- Also passed the New York State Bar exams in 1997[2][3].
Other Involvement:
- Licensed commercial pilot[1]
- Colonel, Philippine Air Force Reserve[1][2][3]
Affiliations:[1]
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines
- UP Alumni Association
- UP Law Alumni Association
- Harvard Alumni Association
- Harvard Law Alumni Association
Images:
[Home]http://www.dnd.gov.ph/DNDWEBPAGE_files/teodoro/teodoro.htm
[Profile]http://www.newsbreak.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3473&Itemid=88889067
Sources:
[1]http://www.dnd.gov.ph/DNDWEBPAGE_files/teodoro/teodoro.htm
[2]http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Gilbert_Teodoro
[3]http://www.newsbreak.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3473&Itemid=88889067
Mike Velarde
- born Aug 20, 1939
- birth name Mike Velarde
- nationality Filipino
- political Party Buhay
- spouse Belen Velarde
- children
- profession Televangelist Real Estate Developer
- religion Roman Catholic
- website www.chanrobles.com
Velarde’s son Rene Velarde representing the Buhay party, is the richest party-list congressman with a net worth of P30.9 million.
source:http://mike-velarde.politicalarena.com/profile