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2001 Makati Local Elections
Local elections was held in the Makati, City of Makati on May 14, 2001, within the 2001 Philippine general election, Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the two congressmen, and the councilors, eight in each of the city's two legislative districts. Background Former Chairperson of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, MMDA chairman and of PDP–Laban president Jejomar Binay will replace his wife, the incumbent mayor Elenita Binay as the candidate of PDP–Laban. He selected Ernesto Mercado as running-mate. Binay will face incumbent Vice Mayor and actor Edu Manzano, who joined Lakas–CMD (1991), Lakas–NUCD with selection of city councilor Robert Dean Barbers as running mate. Barbers is the son of then-Senator Robert Barbers. There are rumors spreading that Binay's camp offered Manzano to back-out of race, with estimated amount of Php 50 Million cash. In those rumors of offering him to back-o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jejomar Binay 2009
Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay Sr. (born Jesus Jose Cabauatan Binay; November 11, 1942) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the List of vice presidents of the Philippines, 13th Vice President of the Philippines, vice president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016, under President Benigno Aquino III. A human rights lawyer during the Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, Martial law period under President Ferdinand Marcos, Binay provided free legal services to political prisoners before being arrested and detained at the Ipil Rehabilitation Center. He also helped found the Movement of Attorneys for Brotherhood, Integrity, and Nationalism, Movement for Brotherhood, Integrity and Nationalism, Inc. (MABINI) along with other human rights lawyers. Binay was appointed by President Corazon Aquino as Officer in Charge (Philippines), officer-in-charge (OIC) of Makati as mayor from 1986 to 1987. After his tenure, he became the appointed OIC governor of Metro Manila from 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santanina Rasul
Santanina Tillah Rasul (born Santanina Centi Tillah; September 14, 1930 – November 28, 2024) was a Filipina politician and the first Muslim woman member of the Senate of the Philippines. Early life and education Rasul was born in Siasi, Sulu, on September 14, 1930. She attended elementary school in South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi and high school in Jolo, graduating in first place on both occasions. In 1952, Rasul earned a BA in Political Science ''cum laude'' from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, in Quezon City. She also obtained a master's degree in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines. In 1978, Rasul earned doctoral credits in public administration from the University of the Philippines' College of Public Administration. Political career Rasul, together with Senator Leticia Ramos-Shahani, was one of the first women senators in Congress reestablished during the Fifth Republic. Her first experience in government and publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Philippine Local Elections
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Elias Tolentino
Elias Viray Tolentino Jr. (November 5, 1942 – November 19, 2017) was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics. He also served as councilor in the lone district of Makati from 1988 to 1995 and in the city's 2nd district from 1995 to 1998 and again from 2001 to 2010. He was also known as "The Mikado Man" because he became a product endorser for the Mikado noodle. Playing career Elias was a five-time national player and one of the major faces in Philippine basketball in the 1960s and early 1970s. Tolentino played with champion teams in his junior to senior years. He was a proud player of the Jose Rizal College junior squad in 1959 that took the NCAA juniors basketball crown. He went on to try his mettle with the JRC Heavy Bombers in 1960 where his team lost to Freddie Webb and the Letran Knights for the NCAA seniors title. Tolentino played for Crispa Redmanizers in the MICAA for the 1961–62 season as Crispa won a title in 1962. From 1963 to 1974 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jejomar Binay Jr
Jejomar "Jojo" Cabauatan Binay Sr. (born Jesus Jose Cabauatan Binay; November 11, 1942) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the List of vice presidents of the Philippines, 13th Vice President of the Philippines, vice president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016, under President Benigno Aquino III. A human rights lawyer during the Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos, Martial law period under President Ferdinand Marcos, Binay provided free legal services to political prisoners before being arrested and detained at the Ipil Rehabilitation Center. He also helped found the Movement of Attorneys for Brotherhood, Integrity, and Nationalism, Movement for Brotherhood, Integrity and Nationalism, Inc. (MABINI) along with other human rights lawyers. Binay was appointed by President Corazon Aquino as Officer in Charge (Philippines), officer-in-charge (OIC) of Makati as mayor from 1986 to 1987. After his tenure, he became the appointed OIC governor of Metro Manila from 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butz Aquino
Agapito "Butz" Aquino (May 20, 1939 – August 17, 2015) was Filipino politician and human rights activist who previously served as Senator of the Philippines from 1987 to 1995, congressman from Makati and a part-time film and television actor. He was born to former senator Benigno S. Aquino Sr. and Aurora Aquino. He was the brother of former senators Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and Tessie Aquino-Oreta, as well as the uncle of former President Benigno S. Aquino III and former senator Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino IV. In 2024, Butz Aquino was honored by having his name inscribed at the wall of remembrance of the Philippines' Bantayog ng mga Bayani memorial, which honors the martyrs and heroes who fought against the Martial Law regime of Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Early life Aquino was born at May 20, 1939. His parents were former senator Benigno Aquino Sr. and Aurora A. Aquino. His siblings were: Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., Paul Aquino, Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armida Siguion-Reyna
Armida P. de Siguion-Reyna (born Armida Ponce-Enrile; November 4, 1930February 11, 2019) was a Filipina singer, film and stage actress, producer and television show host. She was the chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board during the Estrada administration from 1998 to 2001. Early life and education Armida Siguion-Reyna was born as Armida Liwanag Ponce Enrile on November 4, 1930, in Malabon, the daughter of Alfonso Ponce Enrile, her Spanish ''mestizo'' father who was a lawyer and regional politician, and Purita Liwanag, her mother who was one of the early graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Music. Siguion-Reyna spent her childhood with her parents and siblings in their house in Malabon. She studied at the Far Eastern University and Philippine Women's University, which are both in Manila. She also studied at the United States for her high school and college education. She completed high school at Academy of St. Joseph in New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movie And Television Review And Classification Board
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB; ; is a Philippine government agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines that is responsible for the classification and review of television programs, motion pictures and home videos. Unlike other organizations worldwide (such as the BBFC), the Board does not rate video games. Thus, both the ESRB system used in the United States, and IARC system are the '' de facto'' rating systems used in the Philippines, although there have been attempts at formulating an independent local rating system. Certain video game vendors ask for a valid ID or any other verification to be able to buy M- and AO-rated games. The Board also does not rate literature. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board also serves as a '' de facto'' censorship body. History The MTRCB was initially created as the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures by virtue of Republic Act 3060 signed by President Carlos P. Gar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rico J
''Rotonda'' () is an EP by Filipino rapper Gloc-9. It is Gloc-9's second EP after the EP '' Limang Kanta Lang'' which was released independently in 2006. Also, this EP is his comeback record on Universal Records after his one-project deal with Star Music. The album includes the track "Rotonda" which features Joey Ayala José Íñigo Homer Lacambra Ayala (born June 1, 1956), professionally known as Joey Ayala, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and former chairman of the music committee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. He is well known for his ... and the album's carrier single " Ice Tubig", a collaboration with Mike Luis. Track listing References {{Authority control Gloc-9 albums 2017 EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iglesia Ni Cristo And Philippine Elections
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is noted for its role in elections in the Philippines. Bloc voting The Iglesia ni Cristo is known for its practice of bloc voting during elections. The INC is known for issuing directives to vote for certain candidates endorsed by the church under the tenet of obedience and the advocacy of a united unit. INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala has stressed the importance of unity of its members with the church leadership. As a consequence, candidates often attempt to secure endorsement from the INC. According to pollster Mahar Mangahas, the INC usually announces its endorsements around a week before election day "when the rankings of the candidates in the polls have stabilized" and concludes that candidates' ranking in opinion polls are a factor on how the INC chooses candidates to support. Endorsements (National candidate) The following is the list of candidates who have been elected by the Iglesia ni Cristo. The list is limited to candidates running for pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iglesia Ni Cristo
The (INC; ; ) is an independent Nontrinitarianism, nontrinitarian Christianity, Christian Christian denomination, church founded in 1913 and registered by Felix Manalo, Félix Manalo in 1914 as a corporation sole, sole religious corporation of the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, Insular Government of the Philippines. The INC describes itself to be the one true church and the Restorationism, restoration of the Christian Church, original church founded by Jesus, whereby all other Christian churches are Apostasy in Christianity, apostatic. According to INC doctrine, the official registration of the church with the Philippine government was on July 27, 1914, by Felix Y. Manalo—who is upheld by members to be the Last prophet, last messenger of God—was an act of divine providence and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy concerning the re-establishment of the original church of Jesus in the Far EastPalafox, Quennie Ann J.First Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joker Arroyo
Ceferino "Joker" Paz Arroyo Jr. (; January 5, 1927 – October 5, 2015) was a Filipino statesman and key figure in the 1986 EDSA Revolution, EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos. He was a Congressman for Makati from 1992 to 2001 and Senator of the Philippines, Senator from 2001 to 2013. Arroyo received various awards and commendations for his significant contributions to the law profession and public service. Among these are the Philippine Bar Association's Most Distinguished Award for Justice as a "man beholden to no one except to his country" and Senate Resolution No. 100 enacted in the 8th Congress of the Philippines, 8th Congress citing his invaluable service to the Filipino people. He was also known for being the thriftiest legislator, earning the title of "Scrooge of Congress", as he only had few staff members without bodyguards and did not use his pork barrel funds. In 2018, Arroyo was identified by the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
