They may run for reelection after their-term. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Aksyon recognizes the importance of the participation of youth in government and therefore actively pushes for the empowerment of the youth. GABRIEL PABICO LALU. Moreno has already signed his oath and has been considered as a party member since August 5, he said. Marlon M. Lacson (former Manila City Councilor), National Executive Board Member, Manuel M. Zarcal (former Manila City Councilor), National Executive Board Member, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:09. There is no publicly available information on this matter at this time. We use cookies to ensure you get the best browsing experience. Elected senators are given a six-year term. Sotto said he has yet to consult his party mates in the Nationalist Peoples Coalition about his candidacy with Senator Panfilo Lacson and their proposed line-up. The party may have its announcement probably September or late September, Ramel said in an interview on CNN Philippines. Duterte did not mention any names but Moreno, Francisco Domagoso in real life, is a former model for undergarments and an actor long before he was elected to public office. Asked why he was throwing his support for Duterte, Domagoso cited his many accomplishments, including the Build, Build, Build program. The mayor has not categorically said anything about running for President or Vice President,but of course, when that happens, the party will surely back him up," he added. Asked about the possible inclusion of Duterte in Domagoso's ticket, Robredo said, "Karapatan namang piliin kung sino 'yung gusto nilang makasama.". The partys secretary-general, Ernest Ramel Jr., said this on Wednesday as he disclosed the partys decision to keep its line of communications open with other possible 2022 presidential candidates, except for thosewho are aligned with the Duterte administration. Your subscription could not be saved. GABRIEL PABICO LALU. Normandy Baldovino, Jr, General Counsel and National Executive Board Member, Antonio Aquino, National Executive Board Member, Ernesto C. Isip Jr. (current Manila City Councilor), National Executive Board Member, Richard C. Ibay (former Manila City Councilor), National Executive Board Member, Anthony P. Sanchez, National Executive Board Member, Jose Cabochan, National Executive Board Member, Atty. By TERENCE L. RANIS. Bobbit Roco, Vice-President for External Affairs and National Executive Board Member, May Lim, Vice-President for Women Affairs, Jayson San Juan, Deputy Secretary-General, Michael Roy Cuerpo, Treasurer and National Executive Board Member, Atty. In a Viber message to reporters, Sotto said they are holding a meeting with their new senatorial candidate on Saturday afternoon. Presidential candidate Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Oct. 4, said the lineup for the Aksyon Demokratiko's senatorial slate will be announced in the coming weeks. Candidates for the 2019 elections being endorsed by Aksyon Demokratiko. At the time, lawyer and senatorial candidate Lorna Kapunan, who was part of Poes senatorial slate, was running under Aksyon. The candidate's top priorities if elected to office, tracked against previous promises and accomplishments, if any, The candidate's top five accomplishments and contributions for the last 15 years or so, Actions and/or proceedings pending against or resolved in courts or tribunals involving the candidate, based on publicly available information. Nag-withdraw na si Senator Bong Go eh, kaya in line with our belief pa rin, Domagoso said. Poe, with 21.39% of the votes, lost to Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte (PDP-Laban), who got 39.01% of the votes, and Roxas (LP), who got 23.45% of the votes. July 10, 2022 News She was also named by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan as among the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the world. Senatorial candidates who wish to join Aksyon Demokratiko's 2022 Senate line-up 'have to state that they believe in,' Isko Moreno Domagoso said. elected as president of Aksyon Demokratiko, Degamo opposition to Negros Island Region baffles business leader, politicians, Former Batangas vice governor Ricky Recto dies at 59. He was also the secretariat for the National Summit on Housing and Urban Development from 2015 to 2016. [12] 'Democratic Action' IPA:[akn dmkratk]) or simply Aksyon is a political party in the Philippines founded by Raul Roco. "disorganized" in terms of cash aid distribution, dominated by presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. BOX769. [4], The party's standard bearer for the 2019 senatorial elections was former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay. (Participate!) Former Vice President and UNA President Jejomar Jojo Binay Sr. will join the Lacson-Sotto senatorial line-up for Eleksyon 2022, Senate President Vicente Sotto III disclosed Saturday. He made the announcement last April 28, months after the ballot face was released by the Comelec. The party praised her platform of governance, saying that Poe was the balance that the country needed, and that her platform prioritized the vulnerable and marginalized, which advanced the partys vision. There are no comments yet. Gutoc and Balita were named senatorial candidates of Aksyon during a ceremony on Monday, September 27, in Manila. Aksyon Demokratiko will announce its official candidates for the 2022 national and local elections by September, committing its support to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno should he decide to run for President. Aquino received 3.2% of the votes, losing to then-senator Noli de Castro (allied with K-4 coalition) and then-senator Loren Legarda (KNP). Ongoing meeting with our new Senatorial Candidate! Roxas lost to then-Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay (PDPLaban). Carl Balita takes his oath as Aksyon Demokratiko. From the Facebook post of Samira Gutoc. He will have, Ong, and online personality and physician as his running mate. In November, Duterte filed his candidacy for senator despite earlier pronouncements he is retiring from politics after his term ends in June next year. All Rights Reserved. Makialam! In an interview posted on YouTube last Nov. 14, Duterte said he commits to back only Go, citing the latter's "honesty", as he categorically said he is not supporting the presidential bid of others. In November, he visited Moalboal, Barili, Dumanjug, Carcar City, and Talisay City. He was supported by Aksyon, which initially wooed him to be their standard-bearer before he officially filed his candidacy. RUNNING FOR SENATOR. Muralla cor Recoletos Sts. According to thelatest Pulse Asia survey, 4% of Filipinos said they would vote for Lacson for President while 10% of Filipinos said they would vote for Sotto. Castriciones joins Moreno's three senatorial bets - Marawi City civic leader Samira Gutoc, nurse and educator Carl Balita, and lawyer and former local official Jopet Sison. It was recognized as a national political party in 1998 by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and is considered to be one of the major parties in the Philippines. Furthermore, Ramel clarified that Aksyon Demokratiko is not identifying itself with the Liberal Partywhich is now considered as the opposition. Aksyon Demokratiko is a progressive political party in the Philippines founded in 1997 by Raul Roco, a former senator and secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) to launch his presidential bids in 1998 and 2004. Go, a longtime aide of Duterte whose term as senator ends only in 2025, has yet to formally withdraw as presidential candidate at the Commission on Elections. Last Thursday, the Senate President said the Lacson-Sotto tandem was inclined to build alliances with Alvarez's Reporma and Aksyon Demokratiko. He served as assistant general manager at the National Housing Authority from 2001 to 2005 and then as president of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation from 2005 to 2012. On late Tuesday night, however Moreno said the Manila Department of Social Welfare will start the cash aid distribution on Wednesday, August 11. [13], Aksyon believes that there should be regional solutions to regional problems. It follows also that the Senator, having a national rather than only a district constituency, will have a broader outlook of the problems of the country, instead of being restricted by narrow viewpoints and interests. 2023 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. (I am also happy that there is a senatorial candidate from Mindanao, from our Muslim brothers and sisters in Mindanao, Im happy and honored.). On Wednesday evening, Sotto announced the first 10 possible senatorial candidates that may fill their line-up in the upcoming elections. Ramel said that while the party lost "one good member," it still gained three senatorial bets for 2022 . [9], A number of party members expressed disappointment with Aksyon's choices during the 2022 election campaign. De Guzman said his vote will go to progressive senatorial candidates. With such perspective, the Senate is likely to be more circumspect, or at least less impulsive, than the House of Representatives, Article VI, Section 2 reads. This year, 63 candidates are running for senator. Moreno is ranking second to third in pre-election polls on possible 2022 presidential bets which was dominated by presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. Public officials and employees may opt to voluntarily disclose their SALN to the public. Despite talks of possible alliances and endorsements of other possible presidential bets, Ramel said they would prioritize Moreno should he run for the countrys top post as he is a member of the party. [12], Magbago! Domagoso said he would continue Duterte's controversial war on drugs, focusing on foreign drug lords and couriers. Call 896 6000. Here's a list of the senatorial candidates running in the May 9 elections, with names ordered as they appear on the ballot face: AFUANG, ABNER (IND) ALBANI, IBRAHIM (WPP) ARRANZA, MANG JESS. Samira Gutoc (second from right) takes her oath before Aksyon Demokratiko president Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Dr. Willie Ong. He also founded several groups of companies in the country such as Dr Carl E. Balita Review Center and Ultimate Creatives LYF Center Inc. 2023 Manila Bulletin The Nation's Leading Newspaper. "Si Duterte, ipakukulong ko sa kaniyang mga kasalanan," he said. Pasig City Councilor and mayoral candidate Vico Sotto, Pasig congressional candidate Roman Romulo, and Navotas congressional candidate Marielle del Rosario swore their membership to Aksyon chair and former Tarlac 3rd District Rep. Herminio Aquino. 2023 ABS-CBN Corporation. Clint Aranas Secretary-General of UNA, former Rep. Monsour del Rosario, and former Rep. Arnel Ty, meetup over lunch to discuss matters of urgent importance pursuant to forming a united Philippines alliance," Alvarez said. /je. Their line-up includes: Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito The Manila mayor returned to vote-rich Cebu on Sunday for another listening tour. On the other hand, Ramel said Aksyon Demokratiko decided to come up with a statement defending Moreno as they felt that President Rodrigo Duterte alluded to Manila as the local government unit "disorganized" in terms of cash aid distribution. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. (They have a right to choose whoever they want to be with them. Why did LP stalwart Kit Belmonte lawyer for Remullas son? READ: Isko Moreno: I will become a healing president, READ: Manila Mayor Isko Moreno formally announces 2022 presidential bid. To find out more, please click this link. When Estrada was ousted in 2001, he was succeeded by vice president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who then appointed Roco as secretary of education that same year. The Aksyon Demokratiko currently has two senatorial candidates, namely, Minadanoaon civic leader Samira Gutoc and entrepreneur Carl Balita. Requested information from the candidate was not provided. Vernise Tantuco is on Rappler's Research Team, fact checking suspicious claims, wrangling data, and telling stories that need to be heard. In 2009, he launched the Bahay Bonds I, the first residential mortgage-backed securities in the country. Confirmed with us. All Rights Reserved. It was aligned with the candidacy of Grace Poe. The nation is commemorating the 36th anniversary of the non-violent uprising that toppled the regime of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr Aksyon identifies itself as a progressive party, rooted in the late senator and party founder Raul Rocos Agenda of Hope: Aksyon supported either party members or allies from other parties in the past four presidential elections. Muralla cor Recoletos Sts. [10][11] In October 2021, former Aksyon Demokratiko senatorial candidate Florin Hilbay resigned from Aksyon Demokratiko "out of ethical considerations," because he chose to support the candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo instead of that of Domagoso, adding that "We cant afford another narcissistic, gas lighting troll for a president" but without specifically mentioning Domagoso by name. Aksyon Demokratiko: Councilor, Pasig City (2022-present) Aiko Melendez: Actress: Nacionalista Party . For the 2022 election, Sison substituted former vice president and veteran broadcaster Noli de Castro as a senatorial candidate under Aksyon Demokratiko. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the Moreno announced his presidential bid last Wednesday, vowing to heal the country and act quickly in ending the current COVID-19 crisis. 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