Who is the next 2010 Philippine President?

Who is the next President?

Several hopefuls are gearing up for the coming 2010 Presidential Elections. As expected, few names came up on top. Expect some these names to be in the final list though almost all of them are still undecided to run on 2010 election.



Jejomar Binay

Current mayor of the City of Makati in the Philippines. He is also the president of the United Opposition (UNO), National President of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) and National President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines

• Birth Date Nov 11, 1941
• political Party LABAN
• spouse Dr. Elenita S. Binay
• children Maria Lourdes Nancy, Mar-Len Abigail (Representative of 2nd District of Makati City), Jejomar Erwin (Makati City Councilor), Marita Angeline and Joanna Marie Blanca.

Background
In 1998, Binay was appointed Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) with cabinet rank. He was also appointed as Vice-chairman of the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and Traffic Czar for Metro Manila
Binay was reelected as mayor of Makati in 2004, winning over actor-TV host and then Vice Mayor Edu Manzano via landslide. In 2005, Binay ran for another term and won again by a landslide against Councilor Oscar Ibay. He ran for his third and last term as mayor in 2007, beating incumbent Senator and actor Lito Lapid. His margin over Lapid has been considered as the largest margin in a local election in Makati City.




Noli De Castro
Current Vice President, Republic of the Philippines

• Birth Date Jul 06, 1949
• political Party Independent
• spouse Arlene Sinsuat
• profession Vice President
• religion Roman Catholic
• website

Background
De Castro began his career as a broadcaster during the Marcos dictatorship, when press freedoms were suppressed. He worked as a field reporter for Johnny de Leon, a popular radio announcer at the time. He later became a radio announcer in RPN’s DWWW station from 1982 to 1986.
After the ouster of Marcos, de Castro joined ABS-CBN. He got his break into television as the segment host of Good Morning, Philippines’ “At your Service”. He also joined dzMM, a radio station of ABS-CBN, as the anchorman of “Kabayan”. It was because of the popularity of the program that he gained the nickname “Kabayan Noli”
In 1987, De Castro became host of “Magandang Gabi Bayan” and anchorman of the news and public affairs hit, “TV Patrol”. In January 1999 he became overall head of production of “TV Patrol” and vice president of dzMM




Francis Escudero
Current Senator, Republic of the Philippines

• Birth Date Oct 10, 1969
• political Party NPC
• spouse Christine Elizabeth Flores
• children Maria Cecilia, Joaquin Cruz

Background

A lawyer by profession, Escudero first entered the realm of politics in 1998 when he was elected as representative of the 1st District of Sorsogon. This marked the start of what many describe as Escudero’s meteoric rise to the nation’s consciousness as a leader.

After serving three full terms at the House of Representatives, Escudero was elected to the Philippine Senate in 2007 earning the second highest number of votes.

One of the youngest officials elected to the Senate, Escudero presently heads the Senate Committees on Justice and Human Rights; Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws; and Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies




Joseph Estrada
Former President, Republic of the Philippines

• Birth Date Apr 19, 1937
• political Party PMP
• spouse Loi Estrada
• children Jinggoy, Jacqueline and Jude

Background
He entered politics in 1967, was elected and re-elected mayor of the Municipality (now City) of San Juan which he served with dedication and distinction for more than 16 continuous years. Unfortunately, he was one of hundreds of local officials who were asked to step down in the aftermath of the 1986 EDSA revolution. When he left his post, the San Juan Municipal treasury registered P24-million in savings.

In 1972, he was selected as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in Public Administration by the Philippine Jaycees. He was also voted Outstanding Mayor and foremost Nationalist by the Inter-Provincial Information Service in 1971 and awarded the coveted title, “Most Outstanding Metro Manila Mayor,” the following year by the Philippine Princeton Poll.



Bayani Fernando
Current Secretary of the MMDA.

• Birth Date Jul 25, 1946
• political Party Lakas-CMD
• spouse Ma. Lourdes Fernando

Background
He was a three-term City Mayor of Marikina, who transformed the former municipality into one of the best-managed cities and a paradigm of responsive and effective governance. During his incumbency, Marikina City was accorded 55 citations and distinctions

As Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metropolitan Manila has been dramatically changing into a livable metropolis. With his exceptional administrative skills and leadership qualities that have now become the yardstick of performance, he continues to prove himself as an agent of positive change. This earned him the moniker “Mr. Governance"




Loren Legarda
Current Senator, Republic of the Philippines

• Birth Date Jan 28, 1960
• political Party NPC
• spouse n/a
• children 2

Background

Good Governance, Environmental Protection, Preservation of Culture and Sustainable Development. With great pride, She embarks on this journey of public service that steers our nation back to the right course in our quest to become a great nation once again. In her visits throughout the country, She had repeatedly felt honored to stand witness to the best of who we are as a nation, as a people, as a community.




Ed Panlilio
Current Pampanga Governor

• Birth Date Dec 06, 1953
• political Party Independent
• spouse Celibate

Background
Eddie “Among Ed” Tongol Panlilio is a Filipino Roman Catholic priest who was elected as the 26th governor of Pampanga. He was suspended from his priestly ministry upon announcing his intention to run as governor. He is the second priest to be elected to public office in the Philippines, the first being Fr. Margarito Gonzaga, who was elected mayor of Alburquerque, Bohol in 1971.



Mar Roxas
Current Senator, Republic of the Philippines

• Birth Date May 13, 1957
• political Party LP


Background
Mar Roxas was elected into the Senate in 2004 with approximately 20 million votes, the most obtained by a candidate in any Philippine election. Armed with this mandate, he forged on with advocacies championed since his days as a Congressman of the first district of Capiz and later on as Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry. Well-known as “Mr. Palengke,” Mar has been at the forefront of issues extending beyond consumer protection and empowerment. Long before he became Senator, he worked quietly to push forward the people’s agenda on quality education, livelihood opportunities through small and medium enterprises, health care, and transparency and accountability in government. Mar made his mark in the House of Representatives where, against pressure from different interests, particularly multinational drug companies, he fought for the right of every Filipino to quality affordable medicines, a personal advocacy adopted since the death of his brother from a lingering illness at the young age of 32.



Gilbert Teodoro
Current Secretary of National Defense

• Birth Date Jun 14, 1964
• political Party Administration
• spouse Congresswoman Monica "Nikki" Prieto-Teodoro

Background
Honorable Gilbert “GIBO” Cojuangco Teodoro, Jr. is the youngest Secretary to hold the Defense portfolio at the age of 43, when he assumed the post in August 2007. As head of the Department of National Defense, Secretary Teodoro is keen on ably pursuing Philippine defense reforms and is determined to make the defense and military establishment truly responsive to the needs and aspirations of the Filipino people.

Before he became the Secretary of National Defense, he was Congressman of the First District of Tarlac for three (3) consecutive terms starting 1998. At the House, he assumed the position of Assistant Majority Leader (11th Congress) and Head of the Nationalist People’s Coalition House members. He was also a member of the House contingent to the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council.



Manny Villar
Current Senator, Republic of the Philippines

• Birth Date Dec 13, 1949
• political Party NP
• spouse Cynthia A. Villar

Background
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. In 2004, Manny Villar was named the Most Distinguished Alumnus of the University of the Philippines, the highest recognition given by the university – for his exemplary public service and achievements.
In 1992, he entered politics and was elected Congressman of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa for three terms in a row, consistently posting landslide victories. In 1998, he was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Manny Villar was elected Senator in year 2001. In July 2006, with the staunch support of majority of his colleagues, he assumed the Senate Presidency during the third regular session of the 13th Congress.
Manny Villar to date is the only post-war public official who became both speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President.
Manny Villar is the President of the Nacionalista Party – the country’s grandest political party.
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Reference from politicalarena.com, retrieved 8/11/09