2013 Senatorial Candidates Profile, Performance and Campaign Platform/Advocacy

Profile Performance
Vote/Stand on Controversial Legislations Passed during the th 15 Congress Committee Chairmanships th th th (13 , 14 , 15 Congresses) Amendments to Sin Tax Law In Favor On Micro (agenda if any) On Macro (agenda if any) On Social Development (agenda if any) On Governance (agenda if any)

Campaign Platform/Advocacy
Stand/Position on Proposed Legislations for the 16 Congress Amendments to Provisions on Foreign Ownership in the Constitution NONE FOUND
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Remarks

Name of Candidate (include occupation, hometown, political party, ranking in surveys, other significant info/details)

RH Law

Cyber Crime Law

FOI Bill

AntiPolitical Dynasty Bill In Favor

Divorce Bill

Rationalizing Fiscal Incentives Bill NONE FOUND

AntiTrust Bill

National Land Use Bill

Other Matters/Issues

3. Benigno Bam Aquino

NOT APPLICABLE

In Favor

In Favor

4. Greco Belgica

NOT APPLICABLE

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Against

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Supporting the creation of sustainable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the GoNegosyo Act. NONE FOUND

NONE FOUND

Addressing the jobs-skills mismatch and enabling schools-to-jobs matching through theGoTrabaho Act. Drug free, happy, selfreliant families and safe, peaceful communities thru corrective legislation and proper, faithful implementatio n of the spirit of RA 9165 The Dangerous Drugs Act; and correct a basic, structural defect in our police system to control syndicated and

NONE FOUND

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Against

NONE FOUND

NONE FOUND

Developing an accessible, world-class educational system through the Education 2.0 Act.

Higher income opportunities, less government deduction. A simplified one-kind, onetime- tax system that will free our people from the oppressive, excessive, and unjust manner of collection. Flat Tax of not more than 10% of indivdual or corporate income only.

A government that is kind to the church and who shall respect and safe guard the God given autonomy of the Church and the Family as co-equal institutions ordained by God within their respective functions and jurisdictions in society.

In Favor

NONE FOUND

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Make all natural and financial resources available and accessible to our countrymen to bring out the best in them, here in our beloved Philippines by limiting Government intrusion in trade and the free market.

organized criminal activities such as Jueteng, Kidnap for ransom, carnap, street crimes and other peace and order concerns. For a LIMITED and DECENTRALIZE D government powers down to the barangay level.

6. Teddy Casio -congressman -Makati city -Makabayang Koalisyon ng mga Mamamayan -below top 12

Pro

Anti

Anti

Develop a pro-Filipino economy.

-Power to the people. -Lift the majority of the people from poverty. -Uphold womens rights and gender equality. -Promote a nationalist and progressive culture. -Defend democratic and human rights.
PiTik (Presyo, Trabaho, Kita) program

-Fight for good governance. -Protect the Environment. -Build fair foreign relations. -Advance the peace process.

Pro

Anti

Pro

No clear stand

Anti

Pro

No clear stand

Honorable Teddy Casino allegedly a Leftist type of leader based on his ideology and approach towards policy making concerning government issues.

7. Alan Peter Cayetano - senator/politician -Taguig city -Nacionalista party nd -2 rank

4 Congress: -Chairman, Blue Ribbon / Committee on Accountability of Public

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Pro

Pro

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PiTik (Presyo, Trabaho, Kita) program

Pro

Anti

Anti

Anti

No clear stand

No clear stand

No clear stand

The controversial debt of honorable Alan Peter Cayetanos

8. Tingting Cojuangco

Officers -Chairman, Committee on Education, Culture and Arts -Chairman, Committee on Mass Media and Information NOT APPLICABLE

father in the government is still an issue related to him.

Against

In Favor

Neutral

NONE FOUND

NONE FOUND

Emphasis on public safety, the environment, agriculture and housing for the poor.

9. Rizalito Lito David Born: January 12, 1962 Occupation: Radio Commentator Hometown: Manila Political Party: Ang Kapatiran th Survey Rank: 25 (As of April 22, 2013) Other Info: Rizalito Lito David worked for two senators (Jaworski and Tatad) and is currently a consultant to various companies. 10. JC delos Reyes - College lecturer, councillor of Olongapo City

None

Anti

Pro

Anti

Not Available

Abolish Pork Barrel

Seeks to repeal anti-life RH law; advocates gun control; aims to speed up administration of justice

Propose to make Barangay Health Workers (BHW) regular government employees and review the criminal justice system so that jail inmates, particularly the women, do not have to spend more time. Not Available

In Favor

NONE FOUND

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Against

NONE FOUND

NONE FOUND

NONE FOUND

Help Mindanao, particularly its farmers

Pro

No Clear Stand

Pro

Anti

No Clear Stand

No Clear Stand

Pro

Lacks political platforms especially in the economy

Not Applicable

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Pro

Anti

None found

Reduction in Foreign Debt Repayment

Institutionaliza tion of the Barangay Human Rights

John Carlos de los Reyes is running on a platform of

Pro

No response/sta nd yet

Pro

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No response/ stand yet

No respons e/stand yet

Pro

JC delos Reyes is a candidate supported by the Catholic

- Olongapo City - Ang Kapatiran - Rank 27-29 (as of Apr 2013)

Action Centers, the office mandated by law for the protection and prevention of human rights violations in the barangay.

radical and transformativ e politics that would abolish the graftridden pork barrel system, do away with entrenched political dynasties, impose gun control, and remove all forms of gambling. Promotes good governance by filing before the Ombudsman against high ranking government officials where he himself is complainant. WORKERS PROTECTION: T amang Batas para sa Pagalaga sa Karapatan at Kaginhawaan ng Manggagawa.

Church. He also promotes morality in the government.

11. JV Ejercito Estrada -congressman -San Juan city -United Nationalist Alliance -7th/8th rank

Anti

Anti

Pro

MINDANAO: Prioridad at Pondo para sa Mindanao.

JOBS: Trabaho para sa Ginhawa ng Pamilya at Komunidad.

EDUCATION: K alidad na Edukasyong Makabago at Akma sa Kumpetensiya ng Bagong Siglo.

Pro

No clear stand

No clear stand

No clear stand

No clear stand

No clear stand

No clear stand

12. Juan Ponce Jack Enrile Jr. Born: July 16, 1958

None

Pro

Pro

Pro

-The Food for Filipinos First bill is currently aiming to

-Adopt a rationalized food master plan which will

None

-kasambahay bill, credit card reform, and anti-monopoly

Pro

Pro

Pro

Pro

Anti

Pro

Pro

Honorable JV Ejercito Estradas unstated properties/ companies (Ice Bell Properties Limited in the British Virgin Islands) in different country is a big issue for his political career. An unfinished case about the murder of a navy officer to

Occupation: Member of the House of Representatives of the st Philippines in the 1 District of Cagayan Hometown: Aparri, Cagayan Political Party: United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) th Survey Rank: 12 (as of April 20, 2013) Other Info: He is the son of the Incumbent Senate President, Juan Ponce Enrile. 13. Francis Chiz Escudero Born: October 10, 1969 Occupation: Philippine Senator Hometown: Manila Political Party: Independent th Survey Rank: 5 (As of April 15, 2013) Other Info: He heads the Senate Committees on Justice and Human Rights, and Environment and Natural Resources. Former st Congressman of 1 District of Sorsogon

engage provinces to ensure that they are providing enough food for the population and identification of the major food sources that can be grown locally.

help ensure a steady and affordable supply of food

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which Jack Enrile was said to have been the murderer. Disowning of Alfie Anidos Statement.

Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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Pro

-Expand microfinance programs and encourage the growth of small business.

-Promote entrepreneurs hip and boost employment and income generation. Embrace the free market to unlock the Filipino entrepreneurs creativity and innovativeness .

14. Bal Falcone Full Name: Baldomero Cordero Falcone Nickname: Bal Falcone

N/A

Against

In Favor

Against

Bal Falcone is an advocate of President Aquinos "Daang Matuwid" in

Bal Falcone is an advocate of President Aquinos "Daang Matuwid" in

-Ensure that workers rights are protected and promoted. -Promote quality education that is affordable and accessible to all. Update our education curriculum to emphasize the sciences, expand state scholarship programs in partnership with the private sector, and strengthen linkages with the private sector for job placements. While Falcones proposal to teach Filipinos to be entrepreneurs

-Transparency and accountability of government officials and agencies must be the rule rather than the exception, and zero tolerance for graft and corruption should be maintained.

Pro

Pro

Anti

Anti

Anti

Pro

Pro

-promote gender equality while strengthening laws that protect women and children. -family issues with his girlfriend tend to lower his rank at the senatorial preferences

The Democratic Party of the Philippines (DPP), a new pro-people,

In Favor I am for it; the

Against Under the current 60/40 constitution

In Favor

Against

In Favor We have to find out the real reasons

In Favor I am for it, to give equal

Undecided

The Only Visayan Candidate for the 2013 Senatorial Elections

Birthdate: 1944-Sep-15 Profession: business consultant Place of Birth: Hindang, Leyte Place of Voter Registration: Concepcion 2, Marikina City Current Residence: Concepcion 2, Marikina City Marital Status: Married to Alice Falcone Nationality: Filipino Political Party: Democratic Party of the Philippines SWSS Survey Rank: 25-28

terms of his Securitization Plan in the 60-40 foreign ownership issue.

terms of his Securitization Plan in the 60-40 foreign ownership issue.

is laudable, his proposal to reduce the number of years in school does not only contradict the K-12 program but also runs counter to the reality that we need to educate more Filipinos as a poverty reduction strategy.

volunteerbased political party in the country today, urged the Filipino electorate to depart radically from traditional politics by rejecting candidates identified with political dynasties in the May 13, 2013 mid-term elections. Bal Falcone, DPP President and Senatorial candidate said Filipinos were held hostage by endemic poverty for many decades because traditional politicians were only driven by selfvested interests and not the promotion of the peoples welfare. It is high-time that traditional politicians were relegated to the background and consigned

ordina ry citizen ry must once again have reason s to repose their trust and confid ence in their transp arent leader s; once more and finally.

al limits, the country has not substantially progressed; we have been left behind economicall y by our neighbors. Let's try a 49/51 percentage in favor of the Filipino locals and find out if this will invite successfully the major investors. Relatedly however, we have to try SECURITIZAT ION, for this skirts the issue of ownership limitations. In Securitizatio n, an Asset Pool Trust, composed of all the components of a viable feasible project is set up by the project proponent(p ublic or

why this bill has been stuck.Jobl essness is a major problem in the country; if this bill substantia lly solves this major national problem, without jeopardizi ng the national patrimony permanen tly, l am for it.

chances and opport unities to all Filipino busines smen, cooper atives and NGOs.

One of the 12 candidates for Catholic Vote

to oblivion because it has only aggravated the woes and sufferings of the Filipino people for almost six decades, Falcone explained. That is why we in DPP support all moves of all concerned sectors, specifically the Catholic Church to get the nationwide campaign moving against the notorious and pernicious political dynasties whose leaders only enriched themselves in office, while neglecting the welfare of the poor, added Falcone. The DPP senatorial candidate who is also director of the Miners Association of the Philippines (MAP) and Director of Sagip Bansa

private)toge ther with the Trust Department of a Bank. This Asset Pool Trust then issues /floats securities or bonds or asset participatory certificates which are wrapped up by the guarantee of an insurance company or another bank. Securitizatio n thus has the capacity of enticing domestic and global funds to come into the country, (for money like water seeks its own level), developing any viable project anywhere in the Philippines and finally solving the worsening problem of joblessness

Pilipinas Foundation, said that the demolition of political dynasties is one of the partys primary objectives when it was founded in 2009 by the late Ernesto G. Ramos, a member of President Obamas Kitchen Cabinet, a group of Obamas personal and unofficial advisers.

and homelessnes s in the country. All proceeds of the floatation will be watched and monitored by a supervisory body headed by the trust officer and the project proponent (public/priva te) to ensure that there is absolutely no diversion of project funds and the specific project is really established. Similarly all sales of the established project will be controlled by this supervisory body, with the direction that once there is available cash/liquidit y, the bonds/securi ties/asset

participatory certificates will be redeemed, the Asset Pool Trust will be collapsed and the established viable project/s will revert in ownership to the original Filipino proponent(p ublic or private).Sho uld the bonds/securi ties remain unredeemed , the investor can participate in the Managemen t of the established project and no real estate is foreclosed. Thus in a way, corporate wise, Securitizatio n the Filipino way, strengthens the Filipino banking and insurance

industry. For example, Landbank's Trust Department can help all governors, mayors and local developmen t officers securitize, with the GSIS providing the guarantee cover to the securities/b onds that the province or city will float to entice not only local trust money but also global funds, thus in a way giving independenc e to the local executives who are up to now so dependent on the President and on their limited IRA. For the private sector, probably the trust dept. of the

Planters Bank or the PNB(they have prior experience) can be utilized with a private insurance company providing the guarantee cover. Thus efficiently utilized trust money can be employed for the good of the greater number contrary to the current situation. For example , I have read in one report that the current Trust Money now in the vaults of the BDO, BPI and the banks amount already to three(3) trillions pesos. With all our LGUs securitizing, this trust moneys(com

15. Dick Gordon - Lawyer, former tourism chief, senator - Olongapo City - United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) - Rank 18 (as of Apr 2013)

14 Congress Chair, Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) Chair, Senate Committee on Tourism Chair, Senate Committee on

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Pro

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None found

Vocational education, training and livelihood programs He incorporates higher teacher pay and training, curriculum standards that

His idea of governance revolves around the qualities of a leader. He says that the leader needs to be competent, experienced in decisionmaking, assertive, and

Pro

ing mostly from membership funds of SSS, GSIS, high net worth corporations , individuals, mutuals etc.) would be efficiently utilized to solve the prevailing poverty in the country instead of just conveniently accessed by the very few rich and powerful. Securitizatio n would definitely be a valuable additional roadmap to the President's "Daang Matuwid". Pro

Anti

Pro

Anti

Pro

Pro

Dick Gordon is also the chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC);

Constitutional Amendments (13th Congress) Chair, Senate Committee on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises

emphasise comprehensio n and not just literacy, and tablets for public school students. He espouses disaster preparedness in every school and barangay and the establishment of permanent evacuation centres in every town and city. In favour/ Yes In favour/ Yes In favour/ Yes *Rural development to encourage investments in local level *Opportunities for everyone (Investments and businesses on provinces and local areas) NA *Sustainable works (Increase government subsidy to farmers and fisher folks, Agricultural Planning, Promote EcoTourism) *National Health Care System *Education and Youth Development *Renewable and Sustainable Energy

has the ability to make things better and affect real change.

16. Edward Hagedorn Occupation: Politician Hometown: Paranaque, Rizal Political party: Independent Ranking in surveys: 19 (SWS)
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Chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines

*Decentralizati on (Income share of LGUs in IRA and Term of office of the Local Chief Executives)

In favour / Yes

Not in favour/ No

In favour/ Yes

In favour/ Yes

No stand yet

No stand yet

In favour/ Yes

Other significant info/details: City Mayor of Puerto Princesa

*Social Policies and Advocacies

17. Gringo Honasan Full Name: Gregorio Ballesteros Honasan II Nickname: Gringo Birthdate: 1948-Mar-14 Profession: legislator (senator) Place of Birth: Baguio City, Benguet Place of Voter Registration: Industrial Valley Complex, Marikina City Current Residence: Industrial Valley Complex, Marikina City Marital Status: Married to Jane Honasan Nationality: Filipino Political Party: United Nationalist Alliance SWS Survey Rank: 9

Agrarian Reform

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Against

In Favor

Senator Honasan promotes SMEs through AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF, AND ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES, AMENDING FOR THAT PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6977, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MAGNA CARTA FOR SMALL ENTERPRISES, AND OTHER PURPOSES.

Senator Honasan promotes agriculture through AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES MODERNIZATI ON IN THE PHILIPPINES BY EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVITY OF TAX INCENTIVES AND ITS MANDATED FUNDING SUPPORT, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE SECTIONS 109 AND 112 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8435.

Senator Honasan advocates the indigenous peoples rights through advocating AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES /INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES /INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT OF 1996, ESTABLISH IMPLEMENTIN G MECHANISM, APPROPRIATIN G FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Senator Honasan is an advocate of transparent government as seen in his bills: AN ACT IMPLEMENTIN G THE PEOPLES RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP OVER INFORMATION HELD BY THE PEOPLES GOVERNMENT.

In Favor Senat or Gringo Honas an is the author of the Bill.

Against For his part, Senator Gregorio 'Gringo' Honasan said the Legislative and Executive Developmen t Advisory Council (LEDAC) as well as the Judiciary, Executive and Legislative Advisory Council (JELAC) should meet first before pushing any Constitution al amendment s. "I think it is not the right time yet to discuss again the amendment s of the Constitution s due to bad experience of the proposal in

No Stand

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Needs more clarificatio n It has to be properly situated. We have to very clear kung kanino. Dapat detailed.

-AN ACT DEFINING THE CRIME OF MONEY LAUNDERING PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES -AN ACT DEFINING THE CRIME OF MONEY LAUNDERING PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES And 22 more Acts on Good Governance

the past administrati on," Honasan said. Honasan said the proposal might again draw suspicion and doubts from the public that the government has bad intention despite the popular and high rating being enjoyed by President Benigno S. Aquino III. 18. Riza Hontiveros - Broudcast journalist, representative of Akbayan party list, 2004-2010 - Quezon City - Team PNoy - Rank 17 (as of Apr 2013) Not Applicable Pro Pro Anti None found She lauded the big importance of European Union as a strong economic force, saying that it will help the country in moving forward. The EU is the largest investment partner of the Philippines accounting for 30 percent of Foreign Direct Strengthening community engagement in prevention programs through the mobilization of barangay health workers and by improving their capacities. Scaling up the delivery of health services in our communities, especially for She will pursue the anticorruption agenda of the Aquino administration, and will remain consistent in her advocacy to make the abusive public officials accountable, especially those who were complicit to the abuses and excesses of the GMA Pro Anti Pro Pro Pro Pro No response /stand yet Ms. Risa Hontiveros hopes to push for the greater political participation of women in appointive and elective position and will increase protection for young women in the areas of education, employment and healthcare. She will also

19. Loren Legarda Full Name: Lorna Regina Bautista Legarda Nickname: Loren Legarda Birthdate: 1960-Jan-28 Profession: legislator / senator Place of Birth: City of Manila Place of Voter Registration: Potrero, Malabon City Current Residence: Potrero, Malabon City Marital Status: Single Nationality: Filipino Political Party: Nationalist People's Coalition SWS Survey Rank: 1 May 2-3, 2013

Loren chairs the Committee on Climate Change and the Oversight Committee on Climate Change; the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Legislative Oversight Committee on the Visiting Forces Agreement; and the Committee on Cultural Communities.

In Favor

In Favor

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In the 14th Congress, Loren as Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee sponsored the amendments to the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (RA 9501) to generate employment and economic activities and essentially spur growth in the countryside.

Investment in the country. The investments directly support thousands of jobs in the country. The EU, according to Ms. Hontiveros could bring in new investments which we direly need to further boost the economy. One of the first laws that she co-authored was the establishment of the Public Employment Service Office (RA 8759) in all capital towns, key cities and other strategic areas nationwide.

mothers and children, by improving community health facilities and by providing better incentives for local health care providers.

administration.

champion the passage of a bill that protects lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders from discriminatory practices and abusive behavior.

As such, she co-authored the AntiDomestic Violence Act (RA 9262), Anti-Abuse of Women in Intimate Relationships Act (RA 9262), the Magna Carta for the Working Children (RA 9231) and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, which was passed into law as RA 9208. Loren coauthored the following measures that

To provide a more secure environment for our people, Loren coauthored the following laws: the Anti Money Laundering Law (RA 9160), National Service Training Program (RA 9163), Comprehensiv e Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165), and the Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184), among others. Likewise, Loren championed

In Favor

Undecided

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Undecided

Undecided

In Favor / CoSponsors hip

Reelectionist Senator Loren Legarda remained on top of the peoples choice for senator in the 2013 elections as revealed in the SWS final preelection survey conducted on May 2-3, 2013 with 2,400 respondents.

were enacted into law: the Early Childhood Care and Development (RA 9890), Negros State College of Agriculture (RA 9141), National Apiculture Research, Training and Development Institute (RA 9151), Leyte State University (RA 9158), and the Cebu International School (RA 9190). 20. Marwil Llasos Occupation: Lawyer, educator, preacher Hometown: Daraga, Albay Political party: Ang Kapatiran Party Ranking in surveys: 31 33rd (SWS) Other significant info/details: *legal consultant at the Department of Agrarian Reform * Resource Person in the House of Representatives.
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the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipinos. Believing in our modern-day heroes, Loren pushed for the passage of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act (RA 9189), the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act (RA 9225) and the law providing for additional benefits and privileges to balikbayans (RA 9174) *pursuing an extension of Carp Extensions and Reforms (CARPER) to redistribute all agricultural lands to landless farmers *Universal Healthcare In favor/ Yes Not in favor/ No In favor/ Yes In favor/ Yes No stand yet No stand yet In favor/ Yes

Not in favor/ Against

In favor/ Yes

Not in favor/ Against

*Rural development to encourage investments in local level

*Lower power rates

*Multidimensi onal Approach to Peace and Order * pursuing the strengthening State Universities and Colleges *Social Policies and Advocacies

*A few congressional committees.

21. Ernie Maceda Occupation: Former senator and senate president Hometown: Pagsanjan, Laguna Political party: United Nationalist Alliance Ranking in surveys: 20 (SWS)
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NA

In favour/ Yes

Not in favour/ No

Not in favour/ No

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NA

*Job creation for citizens within the country *Increase in education facilities and scholarships available * Assistance to poorer students and support for senior citizens with regards to discounts and costs of living * Providing clean and safe drinking water for every household in the country. * Support prolabor measures such as higher minimum wage; programs that protect and increase benefits of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs); and

* Increased funds to local government units

In favour / Yes

In favour/ Yes

In favour/ Yes

Not in favour/ No

In favour/ Yes

No stand

In favour/ Yes

Other significant info/details: 43 years in public service

programs for farmers and generating agricultural livelihood

22. .Jamby Madrigal Occupation: Politician Hometown: Manila Political party: Liberal Party Ranking in surveys: 16 (SWS) Other significant info/details: Former Senator
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Committee on Environment Committee on Youth, Women and Family Relations Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation Committee on Cultural Communities

In favour/ Yes

In favour/ Yes

No stand

*Local peoples control and anti-monopolycartel policy

* Genuine, Pro-Filipino industrializatio n and nationalist economy *Fair and equitable trade and debt

*Genuine Agrarian Reform *Genuine, adequate proFilipino protection and rehabilitation of the environment *Fair, equitable nationalist treatment and empowerment of OFWs and migrants and adequate living standard for all Filipinos *Genuine equality, empowerment and dignity for women

* Selfless government service free from corruption, patronage, conflict of interest and profiteering from government office. *Truly nationalist, pro-Filipino and pro-people government

No stand yet / Needs to see the provisi ons

Not in favour/ No

In favour/ Yes

Not in favour/ No

In favour/ Yes

No stand

In favour/ Yes

23. Mitos Magsaysay Occupation: Congresswoman of 1st district of Zambales

*Rules Deputy Minority Leader (Journal #13) Accounts

Not in favor/a gainst

Not in favor/ Against

In favor/ Yes

*Health *Taxation *Housing *Livelihood

*Oil deregulation *Transportatio n

In favor/ Yes

No stand yet

No stand yet

Not in favor/ Against

In favor/ Yes

No stand yet

In favor/ Yes

Hometown: Olongapo City, Zambales Political party: United Nationalist Alliance Ranking in surveys: 19 nd 22 (SWS) Other significant info/details: * Most Outstanding Congressman for 5 consecutive years (20042009) *2011 Emeritus Hall of Fame Awardee. *Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives for 3 terms.
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Member for the Minority (Journa l #4) Appropriation Member for the Minority (Journal #13) Energy Members for the minority (Journal #12) Games and Amusements Member for the Minority (Journa l #17) Higher and Technical Education Member for the Minority (Journal #9) Member for the Minority (Journal #7) Legislative Franchises Member for the Minority (Journal #13) Overseas Workers Affairs Member for the Minority (Journa l #12) Public Works and Highways Member for the Minority (Journa l #9) Transportation Member for the Minority (Journa l #7)

*Education for every Filipino students.

Ways and Means Member for the Minority (Journa l #9) 24. Ramon Magsaysay Jr. Occupation: Politician/Businessman Hometown: City of Manila Political party: Liberal Party Ranking in surveys: 14th 17th (SWS)
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Other significant info/details: Former Senator. Son of the late former President Ramon Magsaysay

*Committee, on Agriculture and Food *Committee on National Defense and Security, *Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies * Committee on Science and Technology *Committee on Economic Affairs *Committee on Tourism *Committee on Cooperatives Not Applicable

In favor/ Yes

In favor/ Yes

In favor/ Yes

* a continuing policy to reduce the bureaucratic red tape( that drives away investors and carry out a blueprint that makes doing business in the Philippines easier)

*Fair and equitable trade and debt

*Land Development *Abolishing poverty

*Genuine gender equality, *Peace and order

*Transparency and accountability in all forms of works Ensuring people to know their rights and freedoms Provisions of Health, opportunity, education and safety to the citizens. Advocates business prosperity *Justice

In favor/ Yes

Not in favor/ No

In favor/ Yes

Not in favor/ No

Not favor/ Yes

No stand yet

In favor/ Yes

25. Ramon Montao Retired Filipino Major General(Chi -ef of the Philippine Cosntubula ryIntergrated National Police Cebu City Independen

YES

YES

YES

-Improve Military and Police Force

-Removal of the power of the politicians over the poilice force

YES

YES

NO

Those who have less in life should have more in law, the said grassroots slogan was the hallmark of the Magsaysay administration. That same statement Jun Magsaysay put to heart as he believes that to implement genuine public service, it has to be oriented towards bravely fighting for peoples rights humane and moral leadership. Served as Major General(Chief of Philippines Constabulary Integrated national Police) during the presidency of late Corazon Aquino

t Current th ranking:25 26. Ricardo "Dick" Lagdameo Penson Birth Date: June 9, 1952 Occupation: Corporate Executive, Social Activist (Chairman, Penson Stallions FC) Hometown: Caloocan City Political Party: Independent Survey Ranking: 16 (Ci8) -

No Government Position held. During the 13th, 14th, and 15th Congress however, - President and Chief Executive Officer of Ausphil Tollways Corporation - Advanced Open Water Diver PADI - Private Pilots License Class A CAB/FAATruste e - National Greening Movement Foundation - Lecturer CISME, University of Adelaide - Special Assistant, Office of the President of the Philippines - Chairman, La Mesa Parkways Corp - GM, DRI Marine BuildersPreside nt - Defense Resources Inc

Also support s the RH Law fully.

Does not have any response s.

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Does not have any respo nses.

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He advocat es for an end to political dynasti es in the Philippi nes and believe s that family membe rs should be prohibit ed from running for public office regardl ess of the place or position .

Does not have any respons es.

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Does not have any respons es.

Does not have any response s.Does not have any response s.

Focused on ending political dynasties. He recently asked the Supreme Court to compel the upper and lower houses to pass a law that would ban dynasties. The petition has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. But Penson has filed an appeal. The motion is now pending at the court. Furthermore, he believes that family members should be prohibited from running for public office regardless of the place or position. In November 2012, he launched the Krusada Kontra Dynasty movement in order to further

27. Koko Pimentel Senator, Lawyer, Professor, Former House Representa tive Cagayan De Oro City Partido Demokratik o Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDPLABAN) political party th Ranked 7 th 8 on the current survey 28. Mary Grace Poe Llamanzares Birth Date: September 3, 1968 Occupation: Public Servant (2010s Chairman for Movie and Television and Classification Board) Hometown: Jaro, Iloilo Political Party: Independent

- Marketing Director, IIT CorporationG M - Anndi Development Corp - Board Member, President, CEO, Ausphil Ferry Corp -Electoral Reforms and People Participation -Games and Amusement -Select Oversight on Committee Suffrage

NO

YES

YES

-Economics success should be level in the household

-Social Housing Development and Finance Corporation Bill(SB 3104

-Pursuing legislation under the movement for good governance and ethical leadership

YES

YES

NO STAND

NO RESPONSE

campaign for this advocacy. If elected as senator, he vows to pass a bill prohibiting political dynasties and that he would resign if it fails to become a law. -Son of former senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. -He did not want to be in the same party as Zubiri(UNA), because of the latters election scandal. So he decided to be a guest candidate in Team Pnoy -One among the senators and candidate that is active in social media.

Led various groups to organize Kontra Daya, a coalition of civil society groups and movements to oppose electoral fraud in the 2010

Support s the RH Law fully.

Supports the Sin Tax Law fully.

Does not have a stand regardin g the executio n of the CyberCri me Law of 2012.

Focuses more on media and Philippine online provisions. Hailing as the MTRCB chairman, Poe focuses more on the prosperity and

Change Government progams into a "poverty focused" policy maker to continue the promise of her deceased father.

Lobbies for poverty driven families to acquire basic daily needs such as three meals per day alocation. Also advocates the enhancement of the Filipino

Increase the transparency and lobby for an electoral reform.

Did not releas e any state ments at first. Althou gh in a recent

Does not have any response.

Does not have a concret e stand regardi ng the propos al of the Anti-

Does not have any reactio n toward s the bill.

Does not have any statement s regarding the Rationaliz aing Fiscal Incentives Bill.

Does not have any respons es to the bill as well.

Poe also does not have any response regardin g the National Land Use Bill.

Poe is running in the election on an elevenpoint platform focused on poverty alleviation, youth opportunity and electoral reform,

Survey Ranking: 10-11 tied with Antonio Trillanes (PulseAsia)

presidential election and to deepen democratic engagement in the Philippines through voters' education on the Automated Election System and dialogues with Commission on Elections. In 2010, President Benigno Aquino III appointed Grace Poe as Chair of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). Under her leadership, MTRCB accomplished the following things: - Introduction of a new classification system for movies and television - Additional institutional support to independent film makers - Institutional

the control over the media world in the 16th congress.

Educational System.

intervi ew condu cted by GMA News TV, Poe said that she is Pro FOI Bill.

Political Dynasty Bill.Doe s not have a concret e stand regardi ng the propos al of the AntiPolitical Dynasty Bill.

promising to continue the legacy of her father. Specific policies she has advocated in the course of her campaign include the reintroduction of the national elementary school lunch program first introduced during the Marcos administration, the installation of closedcircuit television cameras in government offices, and stricter penalties against child pornography, continuing her earlier advocacy during her time at the MTRCB. In addition, she has also advocated against Internet censorship. Other advocacies include:

engagement with other government agencies, media organizations and other interest groups in order to protect the interests of children Professional background - FPJ Productions and Film Archive, Inc. - Vice President and Treasurer (2005 to present) CSC Scientific, Inc. - Product Manager (CSC Scientific is a scientific equipment manufacturing and sales company based in Fairfax, Virginia) (20012004) - U.S. Geological Survey Procurement Liaison, qualifier of items for purchase by the U.S.

- Poverty alleviation through sustainable and inclusive growth - Provide food on the table for every Filipino or what she calls Altanghap (AlmusalTanghalianHapunan) - Enhanced opportunities for at-risk children through stronger institutional interventions - Electoral reform through proportional representation

Geological Survey; items include testing materials and equipment for laboratory and administrative offices use (1998-1999) Achievements and other affiliations - Convenor, Kontra Daya - Officer and board member, FPJ Foundation - Contributor, Movie Workers Welfare Fund (MOWELFUND) - Honorary chair, Filipinos for Peace, Justice and Progress Movement Party List (FPJPM) Vice Chairman of Committee on Foreign Affairs, Chairman of Subcommittee on Economic Diplomacy, Technical Working Group on the Archipelagic Baselines Law, and member of various

29. Christian Seeres Hometown: Makati City Political Party: Democratic Party of the Philippines

Against

Against

Against

-prosecution and recovery of stolen wealth

-Congressman (20032007) - Member of the Board of Advisors of PHILIPPINE NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST FOUNDATION (2005-2007).

-eradication of the national debt thru equity for debt (per Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations) -peaceful negotiation for the recovery of Sabah

-advocating the provision of opportunity and housing for the underprivilege d -increase in the benefits of senior citizens -availability of capital and credit to every productive Filipino family

-governmentfinanced election for equal opportunity to every qualified candidate

Pro

Pro

Pro

Against

Pro

Pro

Pro

-Same Sex Marriage: Against -Total Gun Ban: Against -Pork barrel syste:Pro

- President of NATIONALIST LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC. (20022004) -Member of INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS (1999-2001) Rank: 28-33

committees such as the Committees on Banks and Financial Intermediaries; Civil, Political and Human Rights; Constitutional Amendments; Cooperatives Development; Dangerous Drugs; Foreign Affairs; Government Reorganization ; Justice; Labor; Legislative Franchises; Public Order and Security; Social Services; Transportation and Communicatio n (Twelfth Congress); Health; Tourism; Constitutional Amendments; Banks & Financial Intermediaries, Economic Affairs; Railways & Roll-On/RollOff Systems; and the Special Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs.

in the countryside - appointment of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) as marketers of the countrys exportable products -development of Halal foods and native delicacies as a national industry geared for export

-Partylist system reform: Pro

30. Antonio Trillanes IV Hometown: Caloocan City Political Party: Nacionalista Party Profession: -Senator: 2007-present -Public Servant -Navy Officer -Advocate of Government Reform and Good Governance - known to be the leader of the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003 Rank: 4-10 31. Bro. Eddie Villanueva - Educator/Evangelist/ Businessman - Bocaue, Bulacan -Bangon Pilipinas Movement - As of April 23: #19-22 SWS - As of May 1: #23 PAS

- Chairman of the Senate Committee on Civil Service and Government Reorganization - Committee on Amateur Sports Competitivene ss - Senate Select Oversight Committee on Government Procurement Non

Against

Pro

Pro

-Reforms in police and civil rights, education, health, environment and energy

-Anticorruption and good governance -Passage of the Freedom of Information law -Creation of eservices in all government agencies -Amendment the cybercrime law Decentralize funds for all public hospitals Regional development through decentralizatio n Reform educational bureaucracy towards more long-term planning Review of K-12 Higher investment in Education Redefine CHEDs charter to developmental Ratinalization of Science and Technology Education Reintroduction

Pro

Against

No Stand

Against

No status found

Pro

No status found

-Death Penalty: Against -Same Sex Marriage: Against -Total Gun Ban: Against

-Security of tenure to state workers

For

For

For

Entre-Pinoy -credit facility through the banking system -establishment of community entrepreneuria l high schools

Aggressive and Inclusive Economy that focuses economic legislative agenda on industrial development, creating an industrial backbone based on agricultural moderization and manufacturing Better access to Universal Healthcare and Prevention One tertiary hospital per region Amend and reform policies in agriculture such as CARP,

Policy centered on the welfare of OFWs: a. Rationalization of consular personnel and labor attaches assigned to different countries b. Investments and Expertise application of OFWs Free education for those living below the poverty line Alternative Learning System

For

Against

For

Against

For

For

For

32. Cynthia Villar - Managing Director, Villar Foundation - Las Pinas City, Manila - Liberal Party - As of April 23: #3-4 from SWS Survey - As of May 1: #4-9 from Pulse Asia Survey

Chairwoman of Committee on Higher & Technical Education (from 2001 to 2010)

Against

For

For

abolishing DAR, RA 7160 and 8345 Sustainable electricity suply Relevant education Agriculture & Fisheries Modernization Act Replication of Villar Sipag Program in training women to have income generating jobs Livelihood from Wastes SME Legislation -Philippine Cooperative Code

of an antiusury

policy

Amendments to the Family Code

Creation of a Department of OFWs Environmental Preservation and Conservation: Las PinasZapote River System Rehabilitation Program Pagtatanim sa Kinabukasan

For

Against

No stand

Against

For

For

For

33. Migz Zubiri Former Senator and House Representa tive Bukidnon, Philippines UNA Party Ranked th th 10 -16 on the current survey

-Environment and Natural Resources -Committee on Cooperatives -Ecocological Solid Waste Management Clean Air Act

NO

YES

YES

RA10068 Organic Agriculture Act of 2010; RA 9147 Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act; RA 10121 Philippine Disaster Risk Management Act; RA 9165 Comprehensiv e Dangerous

YES

YES

NO

YES

-Noted for being accused that he was involved in election rigging in Mindanao. He calims that he knows nothing about it. -First senator to stepped down on his position because of the said accusation. -They named him as the father of the Cooperative

Drugs Act of 2002; RA 9679 the Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009 (Pag-IBIG Fund); RA 9653 the Rent Control Act of 2009; RA 9997 the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009; RA 9996 the Mindanao Development Authority Act of 2010; RA 9904 the Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners Associations; RA 9903 Condonation of Penalties on Delinquent Social Security Contributions; RA 9507 the

movement in the Philippines.

Socialized and Low-Cost Housing Loan Condonation Program; RA 9850 Declaring Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport; RA 9500 UP Charter Amendments; RA 9163 National Service Training Program; RA 9166 Armed Forces of the Philippines Rate Pay Base Increase Act; RA 10072 the New Charter of the Philippine Red Cross; RA 9645 Declaring July 27 of Every Year as Araw ng Iglesia Ni Cristo and as Special Working Holiday; and

RA 9849 Declaring Eidul Adha as a National Holiday.

2013 Official Senatorial Candidates 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ALCANTARA, SAMSON (SJS) (SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY) ANGARA, EDGARDO (LDP) (LABAN NG DEMOKRATIKONG PILIPINO) AQUINO, BENIGNO BAM (LP) (LIBERAL PARTY) BELGICA, GRECO (DPP) (DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE PHILIPPINES) BINAY, NANCY (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) CASIO, TEDDY (MKB) (MAKABAYANG KOALISYON NG MAMAMAYAN) CAYETANO, ALAN PETER (NP) (NACIONALISTA PARTY) COJUANGCO, TINGTING (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) DAVID, LITO (KPTRAN) (ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD) 10. DELOS REYES,JC (KPTRAN) (ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD) 11. EJERCITO ESTRADA, JV (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) 12. ENRILE, JUAN PONCE JR.(NPC) (NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION) 13. ESCUDERO, CHIZ (INDEPENDENT)

14. FALCONE, BAL (DPP) (DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE PHILIPPINES) 15. GORDON, DICK (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) 16. HAGEDORN, ED (INDEPENDENT) 17. HONASAN, GRINGO (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) 18. HONTIVEROS, RISA (AKBAYAN) (AKBAYAN (CITIZENS' ACTION PARTY)) 19. LEGARDA, LOREN (NPC) (NATIONALIST PEOPLES' COALITION) 20. LLASOS, MARWIL (KPTRAN) (ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD) 21. MACEDA, MANONG ERNIE (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) 22. MADRIGAL, JAMBY (LP) (LIBERAL PARTY) 23. MAGSAYSAY, MITOS (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE) 24. MAGSAYSAY, RAMON JR. (LP) (LIBERAL PARTY) 25. MONTAO, MON (INDEPENDENT) 26. PENSON, RICARDO (INDEPENDENT) 27. PIMENTEL, KOKO (PDP) (PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO PILIPINO LAKAS NG BAYAN) 28. POE, GRACE (INDEPENDENT)

29. SEERES, CHRISTIAN (DPP) (DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF THE PHILIPPINES) 30. TRILLANES, ANTONIO IV (NP) (NACIONALISTA PARTY) 31. VILLANUEVA, BRO. EDDIE (BP) (BANGON PILIPINAS) 32. VILLAR, CYNTHIA HANEPBUHAY (NP) (NACIONALISTA PARTY) 33. ZUBIRI, MIGZ (UNA) (UNITED NATIONALIST ALLIANCE)