What Are Their Functions and Powers?

What are their functions and powers?
The president governs the Executive branch of the government, including the
Cabinet 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,
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A PRIMER ON PHILIPPINE place the country or any part under Martial Law and also suspend the writ of
habeas corpus.
POLITICS AND ELECTIONS The president has the power, except when under impeachment, to give
reprieves, commutations and pardons and also to remit fines and forfeitures
after a final judgment.
The president exercises general supervision over local government units.
The president appoints members of the Constitutional Commission,
Is our electoral system any different? ambassadors and other public ministers and consuls or officers of the armed
forces and other officers.
Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president.
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)? Unlike the Vice President of the United States of America, the Philippine Vice
Simply put, only two parties have formed government from 1946-1971, similar to President does not have any official responsibility. The president will give the
the US for the last 150 years (although contrary to common belief, the US actually vice president its duties.
employs a multi-party system but only two parties dominate). After the Marcos The current vice president has the following responsibilities: Presidential Adviser
dictatorship, the proponents of the 1987 constitution introduced provisions on Overseas Filipino Workers, Chairman of the Housing and Urban
designed to widen the democratic space and allow for greater participation of Development Coordinating Council, Head of the National Price Coordinating
other sectors in Philippine society, which include the banning of political Council and Acting Chief Executive under some circumstances.
dynasties, the introduction of term limits and recall elections, and the The Vice President assumes the role of the President if (1) the position of the
institutionalization of a party-list system for marginalized sectors. president has not yet been chosen and ends if the role is filled, (2) the
president dies or is permanently disabled and will assume this role until the end
of the president’s term and or (3) the Members of the Cabinet submits to the
Senate President and the House Speaker a formal written declaration that the
How does it work, really? president is not able to do his/her responsibilities and duties.
Pertinent provisions of the Party-List System Act include:

The congress has a general legislative power meaning they can enact laws as
 Every voter gets two (2) votes for electing members of the lower house: one for
rules of conduct between individuals or between individuals and the state.
the district representative; and one for the party-list.
The specific legislative powers of the congress are to following: power to
 Party-list representatives shall constitute 20% of the total number of the
appropriate, power to act as constituent assembly, power to impeach, power
members of the House of Representatives including those under the party-list.
to confirm treaties, power to declare the existence of war, power to concur
That is, 20% of 250 or 50 seats. The House of representatives currently has 265
amnesty, power to act as board of canvasser for presidential/vice-presidential
members.
votes, power to contempt, blending of power, delegation of power,
 Parties are ranked from the highest to the lowest based on the number of
budgetary power, power to taxation.
votes garnered during the elections.
The congress also assumes some executive power such as the appointment of
Parties receiving at least two percent (2%) of the total votes cast for the
its officers, affirming treaties, confirming presidential appointees through CoA
party-list system shall be entitled to one seat each.
and removal of power.
Parties with more than two percent (2%) of the votes are entitled to
As supervisory power, the congress can decide the creation of a
additional seats in proportion to their total number of votes
department/agency/office, define powers and duties of officers, appropriate
Each party is allowed a maximum of three (3) seats.
funds for government operations and prescribe rules and procedure to be
 Party-list representatives have a term of office of three (3) years.
followed.
 Party-list representatives can have a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.
For electoral power, the congress can elect its presiding officer/s and other
officers, act as board of canvassers for the canvass of presidential/vice-
Upon interpretation of the Supreme Court, several major clarifications were
presidential votes and elect the president in case of any electoral tie in the
highlighted:
position.
 The 20% allocation is not mandatory, that is, not all 50 seats need to be filled
The congress also has judicial powers. They can expel and suspend non-
up. (SC October 6, 1998 decision)
performing members, initiate contempt proceeding in the Congress, concur
 Major political parties are disallowed from participating directly or indirectly in
and approve amnesty declared by the President, initiate, prosecute and
the Party-List election;
decide cases of impeachment and decide electoral protests of its members.
Leadership Capabilities
What is his image in the eyes of the Filipino people? Will he be able to command
What criteria must be relied upon to decide? 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.
Platform
Below are some suggestions to consider when voting. Although your final
What are the candidate’s views on specific issues in the country? How might we
decisions may not be limited to these four factors, it is a good food-for-thought.
expect him to tackle the problems facing the Philippines? Platforms are very
Achievements important in that they show the specificity of the candidate’s plans. It is a good
What is the candidate’s track record? What are the things he accomplished? Did indication of his preparation for the role he will tackle. It is also a good measure
those things contribute to the betterment of the Philippines? Work ethics may not of whether he is performing during his term.
be easily apparent so judging from the basis of past performance can be a good
indication of the candidate’s future actions.
Morality
Morality 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.
Profiles of Presidential and
Vice Presidential Candidates
Presidential Candidate
Name Vetallano Acosta
Age 52
Party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
Previous positions + Years in politics
• Neophyte Politician
Accomplishments
Unknown
1 issue + their stand
Unknown
Vice Presidential Candidate

Name Jose “Jay” Yumang Sonza
Age 54
Party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
• Nominee, BATAS MILITAR Party List (2007)
• Senatorial Bet, Aksyon Demokratiko Party (2004)
Accomplishments
• Station Manager, UNTV 37
• 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
Name Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III
Age 50
Party Liberal Party (LP)
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• Elected Senator in 2007 (placing 6 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 nation’s fi rst and most
determined fi ghter of corruption
2. From a government that merely conjures economic growth statistics that our people know to
be unreal  to a government that prioritizes jobs that empower the people and provide them
with opportunities to rise above poverty
3. From relegating education to just one of many concerns  to making education the central
strategy for investing in our people, reducing poverty and building national competitiveness
4. From treating health as just another area for political patronage  to recognizing the
advancement 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 institutions
that 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 Manila
High School, 1974 College: Wharton School of Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1979
• Presyong Tama, Gamot Pampamilya program, launched during his tenure as Trade and
Industry 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 Quality
Medicines 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 national
progress. 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
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 Foundation
whose 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 the
Social 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 worker’s 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 government’s plan to open more casinos in Subic.
• filed numerous cases before the Ombudsman against high ranking government officials in line
with his political policy of alleviating the people’s 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 San
Felipe, 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 of
the 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 the
Filipino electorate
• for transformation to take place in the political leadership, the people must elect candidates
based on their known personal integrity and competence in their chosen fields
Name 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 irrigation
project 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 gov’t. 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 nat’l. gov’t. 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 concentrate
on 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 in
public 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 Gov’t. at Harvard University; was a teacher and human rights lawyer
• presided over the phenomenal growth of Makati—remains unrivalled as the premier financial
center 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
Name Richard J. Gordon
Age 64
Party Bagumbayan
• Senator, Blue Ribbon Committee and Committee of Constitutional
Amendments and Revision of Laws Chairman
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• Received 5 highest votes in the 2004 senatorial elections
• Former Department of Tourism Secretary
Accomplishments
• Transformed and rejuvenated the Philippines Tourism Industry: “WOW Philippines! More than
the 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 public
school 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 Country’s Development
• “Although it may be hard to do and unpopular, it is just right that those with position in
government 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 the
loss 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.”
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 Children’s Affairs, Office of the President
(October 1999-early 2001)
Accomplishments
• organized the First National Summit for Children in Malacañang Palace in 2000 where gov’t.
agencies, local gov’t. units, industry leaders and non-gov’t. 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) –champions
education, environment protection and economic empowerment through livelihood programs
• currently the Chairperson of four Senate Committees: Committee on Environment, Committee
on Youth, Women and Family Relations, Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation,
and the Committee on Cultural Communities.
• has filed bills on education, juvenile justice, gender equality, empowerment, anti-trafficking
and 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 also
serve to enlighten them in nationalism
• Promote educational democracy and end the school profit-orientation by doubling the public
education 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 of
low-productivity call center jobs for college graduates
Name Jesus Nicanor “Nick” Perlas
Age 60
Party Independent
Accomplishments
• convinced then President Fidel V. Ramos to advance sustainable
development as a more appropriate paradigm in APEC
• spearheaded the national movement that led to the banning of 32
pesticide 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 dev’t. 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
Name Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro
Age 45
Party LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD
• Secretary of National Defense
• Tarlac’s 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; Master’s 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
• Dean’s 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 shifting
away 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 Mayor’s League of the Philippines
• Active in an Anti-Child Abuse and Pornography Foundation he founded with his friends
Name Eduardo “Eddie” C. Villanueva
Age 63
Party Bangon Pilipinas Party
• Presidential Candidate (2004)
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' High
Adventure Ministries
• received the EDSA People Power Freedom Award for ZOE TV 11 for its fair coverage of the
People Power II movement in February 2001.
On the economy:
• According to his campaign platform of seven Es (that is, empowering, emancipating and
educating 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 sectors
to 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 truly
independent 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)
Accomplishments
• was the first public official who stood up against a President of
the Philippines on the issue of corruption and abuse of power
• given the EDSA People Power Freedom Award for Undaunted
Courage 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 the
forefront 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 order
to determine what needs to be done.
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 experience
Accomplishments
• Education: College- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, University of the Philippines; Post
graduate- 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 economic
problem 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 Davos
Switzerland 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, Environment
and 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. She
doesn’t approve of further increasing taxes to improve the economic stability of the country
Official List of Senatorial Candidates for the 2010 Elections
1. Nereus Acosta Jr. – LP 31. Liza Maza – Independent
2. Sharuff Ibrahim Albani – KBL 32. Ma Judea Millora – KBL
3. Zafrullah Alonto – Bangon Pilipinas 33. Ramon Mitra – NP
4. Ana Theresia Baraquel – LP 34. Ramoncito Ocampo – Bangon
5. JV Larion Bautista – PMP Pilipinas
6. Martin Bautista – LP 35. Satur Ocampo – Bayan Muna Party
7. Silvestre Bello III – Lakas-Kampi- 36. Susan Ople – NP
CMD 37. Sergio Osmeña III – Independent
8. Rozzano Rufino Biazon – LP 38. Jovito Palparan Jr. – Independent
9. Bong Revilla – Lakas-Kampi-CMD 39. Imelda Papin – KBL
10. Henry Caunan – PDP-Laban 40. Zosimo Paredes – Ang Kapatiran
11. Pia Cayetano – NP 41. Gwendolyn Pimentel – PDP Laban
12. Rizalito David – Ang Kapatiran 42. Rodolfo Plaza – NPC
13. Joey De Venecia – PMP 43. Reynaldo Princesa – Bangon Pilipinas
14. Miriam Defensor Santiago – 44. Ariel Querubin – NP
People’s Reform Party 45. Ralph Recto – LP
15. Franklin Drilon – LP 46. Gilbert Remulla – NP
16. Juan Ponce Enrile – PMP 47. Ma. Gracia Riñoza-Plazo – Ang
17. Jinggoy Estrada – PMP Kapatiran
18. Ramon Guico – Lakas-Kampi-CMD 48. Sonia Roco – LP
19. Teofisto Guingona III – LP 49. Adrian Sison – Ang Kapatiran
20. Jo Aurea Imbong – Ang Kapatiran 50. Vicente Sotto III – NPC
21. Kata Inocencio – Bangon Pilipinas 51. Adel Tamano – NP
22. Alexander Lacson – LP 52. Reginald Tamayo – Ang Kapatiran
23. Raul Lambino – Lakas-Kampi-CMD 53. Hector Tarrazona – Ang Kapatiran
24. Rey Langit – Lakas-Kampi-CMD 54. Francisco Tatad – Grand Alliance For
25. Yasmin Lao – LP Democracy/Gabaybayan
26. Lito Lapid – Lakas-Kampi-CMD 55. Alexander Tinsay – Bangon Pilipinas
27. Alma Lood – KBL 56. Manuel Valdehuesa Jr. – Ang
28. Apolinario Lozada – PMP Kapatiran
29. Regalado Maambong – KBL 57. Hector Villanueva – KBL
30. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr – 58. Israel Virgines – Bangon Pilipinas
NP
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Pertinent provisions of the Party-List System Act include:

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