The presidential aspirant has been dubbed by several camps as "DuterteLite" or "IskoTerte" due to alleged similarities between him and the incumbent president. We are offering ourselves to the rest of Filipinos regardless if youre Dilawan, DDS, or opposition, he said. After leaving the National Unity Party (NUP) and now getting elected as president of Aksyon Demokratiko, will Manila Mayor Isko Moreno become the standard-bearer of his new party in the 2022 Philippine elections? Although the President did not name, he talked about the background of this mayor in the past and I think of all the NCR mayors, si Mayor Isko Moreno lang naman yung may ganoong background o nakaraan(Mayor Isko Moreno was the only one who has that background)and the mayor has been open about this, Ramel said. Party-list group Luntiang Pilipinas, led by its first nominee Mike Ubac, and Wow Pilipinas nominee Robin Garcia were also presented during the event, where Hilbay and more than 50 local candidates took their oaths as members of Aksyon. Gutoc, an advocate for peace and rights of women and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) was elected as a member of the party last August. On April 2, 2022, former Aksyon executive director Erdie de los Santos also resigned to support Robredo, rather than Domagoso. De Guzman said his vote will go to progressive senatorial candidates. Published February 25, 2022, 1:16 PM. Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. We are the choice of not the DDS-Dilawan thing but we are right there. The Aksyon Demokratiko currently has two senatorial candidates, namely, Minadanoaon civic leader Samira Gutoc and entrepreneur Carl Balita. In a statement, former Speaker and Davao del Norte Representative Pantaleon Alvarez confirmed his presence at the lunch meeting organized by Sotto and his running mate, Senator Panfilo Lacson. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. Candidates for the 2019 elections being endorsed by Aksyon Demokratiko. Moreno also paid a courtesy call on Surigao del Norte Mayor Ernesto Matugas Jr. . Marcoleta said he quit the senatorial race because he is lagging in pre-election surveys. Partido Lakas ng Masa presidential aspirant Leody De Guzman, for his part, said he will not be voting for Duterte. Requested information from the candidate was not provided. 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. "Pero 'yung choices naman, not just for the slate, pero 'yung choices naman nating lahat, laging reflection siya ng aspirations natin. The 56-year-old Sison has. Domagoso had said he will not refuse an endorsement by Duterte if it happens. He repeatedly denied he is a secret candidate of the administration. In November, he visited Moalboal, Barili, Dumanjug, Carcar City, and Talisay City. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the 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. [6], In 2021, Aksyon named then Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, who just joined the party from the National Unity Party, as its new party president ahead of the 2022 Philippine presidential election. "Ang iboboto ko, si Atty. The Aksyon Demokratiko party has named its first two senatorial candidates for the 2022 national elections. mayor . The late Herminio Aquino was the uncle of the late former senator Benigno Ninoy Aquino Jr. and granduncle of the late President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III. MANILA, Philippines More officials and personalities gunning for elective posts in the 2022 elections, including senatorial candidates Samira Gutoc and Carl Balita, have taken their oath with political party Aksyon Demokratiko. He was also the secretariat for the National Summit on Housing and Urban Development from 2015 to 2016. BOX769. All Rights Reserved. Vernise Tantuco is on Rappler's Research Team, fact checking suspicious claims, wrangling data, and telling stories that need to be heard. Aside from the possible presidential candidates, Ramel said the party is also talking with other possible senatorial candidates who might run under Aksyon Demokratiko. There is no publicly available information on this matter at this time. In June 2022, immediately after the 2022 elections, Executive Vice-President Vico Sotto resigned from the party, saying he believed "recent events have made it apparent that the party is now headed towards a different direction." 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(For our new party-mates, and including our previous colleagues in Aksyon, Aksyon Demokratiko has good news for you brought by Carl Balita, and of course, from Samira, our new party-mate at Aksyon.). Members of the Otso Diretso slate Senator Bam Aquino, former Deputy Speaker Erin Taada, and former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay as well as human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, Marawi civic leader Samira Gutoc, Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal, and former Senator Mar Roxas were officially adopted by Aksyon in a program in San Juan. They will have an assembly on July 28. He supports shifting to a federal system of government, the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality Bill and the legalization of divorce and medical marijuana. 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Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. It believes and pushes for the empowerment of the Filipino masses. Together with those elected in 2004, they will comprise the 14th Congress via plurality-at-large voting.The senators elected in 2004 will serve until June 30, 2010, while the senators elected in . Bakit hindi? He disclosed that Aksyon Demokratiko already had talks with Vice President Leni Robredo, Senator Panfilo Lacson and his potential running-mate Senate President Vicente Sotto III. "Partido Reporma Chairman Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez, NPC Chairman and Senate President Tito Sotto, Senator Ping Lacson, UNA Founder and Former Vice President of the Philippines Jejomar Binay, Atty. Held concurrently with the national elections, the electorate voted to elect a mayor, a vice mayor, eight members of the municipality's municipal council, a board member to the Rizal Provincial Board, and a representative to the House of . 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). 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. Ramel said it is quite unfortunate that Duterte resorted to personal tirades against the Manila mayors past, adding that it is uncalled for.. Aksyon organizes itself based on the principles of local autonomy. Rocos running mate was the former Tarlac representative Herminio Aquino, who became the chairman of Aksyon. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, Isko Moreno, Rodrigo Duterte, elections, polls, halalan, 2022 elections, 2022 polls, Halalan 2022, senatorial lineup, senate slate, Aksyon Demokratiko, senator, senatorial candidates, Duterte running for senator, won't face off with daughter Sara: allies, Isko says won't refuse Duterte endorsement of pres'l bid after Bong Go drops out, Isko Moreno says Duterte busy looking at sexy photos instead of COVID-19, Duterte slams Metro Manila mayor for disorganized mind, past lewd photos, Duterte says he might run for VP as he's not OK with Sara decision to seek same post. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. In 2010, the party signed a coalition agreement with the Liberal Party in order to jointly field then Senator Benigno Aquino III for president. (I will vote for Atty. Ka Leody had a point, the lack of clarity on Robredo's decision to confirm her candidacy earlier this year forced many to seek out Aksyon Demokratiko, the fragmented Pacquiao wing of PDP-LABAN, and other choices. Aksyon threw its support behind independent candidate, senator Grace Poe, in the 2016 presidential elections. We use cookies to ensure you get the best browsing experience. Please try again. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Philippine Law requires the SALN to be submitted by all public officials and employees to the Ombudsman. GABRIEL PABICO LALU. From the Facebook post of Samira Gutoc. [12], Magbago! [5] Prominent local government candidates of the party during the 2019 elections included Vico Sotto and Roman Romulo, who ran as mayor and representative of Pasig respectively, and Marielle del Rosario ran as representative of Navotas. Aksyon Demokratiko, which was founded by late former presidential candidate and Senator Raul Roco in 1997, looks to advocate honest governance and equal opportunity for all. Posted at Dec 06 2021 12:55 PM | Updated as of Dec 06 2021 08:09 PM. RUNNING FOR SENATOR. Lacson on Tuesday confirmed that he and Sotto wouldrun for President and Vice President respectively. Ang sabi ko nga (like what I've said), when and if he decides, it will be a priority of the party. . Carl Balita takes his oath as Aksyon Demokratiko. 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Confirmed with us. Luke Espiritu, si Roy Cabonegro, si David Angelo at iba pang progresibong kandidato sa pagkasenador," he said. Four presidential candidates on Sunday, April 17, announced they . Your subscription could not be saved. The national elections will be held on May 9, 2022. Public officials and employees may opt to voluntarily disclose their SALN to the public. Ramel said it is natural for the party to hold meetings with Robredo as they have supported her vice presidential bid in 2016. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shares the stage with running mate Doc Willie Ong and Aksyon Demokratiko senatorial candidates Samira Gutoc and Carl Balita at the Hidden Garden, Lawton, Manila on . (They have a right to choose whoever they want to be with them. There are no comments yet. 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. [2] Former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno currently acts as president of the party. 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. Call 896 6000. (Participate!) [4], The party's standard bearer for the 2019 senatorial elections was former Solicitor General Florin Hilbay. The nation is commemorating the 36th anniversary of the non-violent uprising that toppled the regime of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr By providing an email address. "This just proves that Aksyon Demokratiko, particularly our standard bearer, Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso are getting more support and gaining more strength as we embark towards victory in 2022." While Aksyon Demokratiko said its membership rose by 300 percent since 2019, Domagoso has only announced three senatorial candidates, so far, under . It was aligned with the candidacy of Grace Poe. Civic leader Samira Gutoc (left) and radio program host Carl Balita (right) (Photo courtesy of Gutoc's Facebook and Balita's Facebook) Heres a list of the senatorial candidates running in the May 9 elections, with names ordered as they appear on the ballot face: RELATED:2022 Party-list Candidates for Congress: Complete list, 2022 Vice presidential Candidates: Complete list, 2022 Presidential Candidates: Complete list, Unit 909 and 910, The Infinity Tower, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, How logistics industry experts plan to move forward after COVID-19, Reasons why Filipinos love Korean culture and products, Why Batangas is the destination for budget-friendly family holidays, How much do govt officials make in a month? Presidential candidate Manila Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso on Monday, Oct. 4, said the lineup for the Aksyon Demokratikos senatorial slate will be announced in the coming weeks. Noynoys mother, former president Cory Aquino, died in 2009, which led to support for her son and calls for him to continue her legacy. Senator Manny Pacquiao has also reached out to the party but they were not able to set a meeting due to the medical condition of Aksyon Demokartikos late chairman, former Tarlac Representative Herminio Hermie Aquino. A broader alliance is very important and well Im going to say this categorically but we are not talking to anybody identified with the administration, Ramel said. 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. by Manila Bulletin. Learn more. Last August, Domagoso, a former actor, reacted to Duterte's tirades against an unnamed Metro Manila mayor for having a "disorganized mind" and having lewd photos circulating online. 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. 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. As listed in his 14-point legislative agenda, he is campaigning on reforming government on both a systemic level, through a shift to federalism and unicameralism, and enhancing transparency and democratization in governance whether in budget preparation, oversight and monitoring of government agencies and grant of legislative franchises. Director Erdie de los Santos also resigned to support Robredo, rather than Domagoso the rest Filipinos. Our website heal the country and act quickly in ending the current COVID-19 crisis Talisay.! 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