Senate of The Philippines

Senate of the Philippines 15th Congress
JUAN PONCE ENRILE

SENATE PRESIDENT
JUAN PONCE ENRILE was elected unanimously by his peers to the third highest position in the country, the Senate Presidency, a position he is now serving for the second time. He is now on his fourth term as Senator. Juan Ponce Enrile earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines in 1953. He graduated cum laude and salutatorian. He took his oath as a member of the Philippine Bar in 1954. He ranked No. 11 among the successful bar candidates with a rating of 91.72%, one of the highest in the history of the Bar.
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Senate President Pro-Tempore
As the eldest son of President Joseph Marcelo Ejercito Estrada and Senator Luisa Pimentel-Ejercito Estrada, it is not surprising that like his parents, the Filipino masses have a special place in the heart of Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, along with siblings, Jacqueline Ejercito-Lopez and Jude Ejercito. Senator Jinggoy finished his primary and secondary education at the Ateneo de Manila University and earned a degree in A.B. Economics from the University of the Philippines. He took up Bachelor of Laws for four (4) years at the Lyceum University while serving as Vice-Mayor at the Municipality of San Juan at a young age of 25.
Vicente C. Sotto III

Majority Leader
Date of Birth: Hometown: Spouse: Children:
Languages and dialects spoken: Father : Mother : Religion :
August 24, 1948 Manila Helen Gamboa Sotto Romina Frances Diorella Maria Gian Carlo Ciara Anna English, Pilipino Marcelino O. Sotto Herminia Castelo Sotto, M. D. U.P. College of Medicine Class 1935 Catholic
Alan Peter "Compaero" S. Cayetano

Minority Leader
Post Graduate Juris Doctor, Ateneo School of Law Graduated in 1997 2nd Honors College B.A. Political Science University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Graduated in 1993 Birthday: October 28, 1970 Civil Status: Married to Rep. Maria Laarni Lopez-Cayetano
1995 1998 Elected Vice-Mayor of the Municipality of Taguig, Metro Manila
Senator Edgardo J. Angara

An educator, lawyer, banker, farmer, patron of the arts is the longest serving senator in the post-EDSA Senate. Except for a mandatory term break, he has been elected to four consecutive terms of six years each. Throughout his long and storied career as a legislator, Angara advocated for legislation that made a direct impact on the lives of millions of Filipinos.
Joker P. Arroyo
Seldom do we have a Filipino leader who has so much ardor and commitment both as a human rights lawyer and freedom fighter. Senator Joker P. Arroyo has a long history of these traits by handling more human rights cases than any other lawyer from 1972-1986. A graduate of the UP College of Law and the Ateneo de Manila, his meteoric rise to national consciousness started when he challenged before the Supreme Court of the Philippines the constitutionality of Proclamation No. 1081 imposing martial law. Senator Arroyos brilliant skills as a trial lawyer was demonstrated when he helped defend political detainees such as Ninoy Aquino, Eugenio Lopez, Jr., Serge Osmea III, Jose Ma. Sison, Jovito Salonga, Nene Pimentel, Eva Kalaw, Renato Taada, Eduardo Olaguer and many others.
Pia S. Cayetano
She is the youngest woman elected in the history of the Philippine Senate. A lawyer, triathlete and mother of two, Senator Pia S. Cayetano is continuously proving that there is no limit to what Filipino women can do and achieve Pia first ran for the Senate in 2004 as a complete newcomer in politics. The public knew little about her then apart from being the daughter of the late Senator Companero Rene L. Cayetano. But this was to change in the next six years, as Pia would prove herself worthy of the overwhelming mandate she received from the electorate on her neophyte term..
Miriam Defensor Santiago

Miriam Defensor Santiago became globally famous with her courageous and brilliant crusade against corruption in the Philippines. As a result, at 43, she was named Laureate of the Asian Nobel Prize, known as the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service. She was cited "for bold and moral leadership in cleaning up a graft-ridden government agency.Miriam was widely featured in the international press because of her charisma, flamboyant personality, and her signature witticisms, making her good copy. In 1997, the Australian magazine named her one of "The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World." In later years, Miriam was keynote speaker of the international anticorruption conference in Sydney, Australia. As senator, she sponsored and secured ratification by the Philippine Senate of the UN Convention Against Corruption.
Franklin M. Drilon
Born on November 28, 1945, in Iloilo City, to Cesar M. Drilon, Sr. and Primitiva M. Drilon, both deceased. He is married to Milagros Serrano Genuino from San Jose, Camarines Sur. He was formerly married to the late Atty. Violeta Calvo Drilon, with whom he has two children, Eliza Drilon-Luna and Patrick Drilon. Baluarte Elementary School, Molo Iloilo City, 1957 UP Iloilo College High School, 1961 University of the Philippines, Bachelor of Arts, 1965 University of the Philippines College of Law, Bachelor of Laws, 1969 3rd Place Bar Examinations, 1969 Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, Central Philippine University Examiner on Labor and Social Legislation, Bar Examinations, 1978 and 1984
Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero or Chiz was born on October 10,

1969, and studied at the University of the Philippines from kindergarten to college where he took up law. In 1994, he passed the Philippine Bar and went on to obtain a Masters degree in International and Comparative Law at Georgetown University in 1996. As a practicing lawyer and teacher, he decided to enter politics in 1998 and was elected Representative of the 1st District of Sorsogon and was voted by his peers as Assistant Majority Floor Leader.
Teofisto "TG" D. Guingona III
A man who has lived his public life in accordance with the principle that public office is a public trust. All government officials must at all times be accountable to the people. TG, as he is called by friends and colleagues, is presently a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines in the 15th Congress (2010-2016). TG is a lawyer and graduated from the Ateneo de Manila with a degree in Economics and Law. He is married to his Ateneo Law classmate, Atty. Maria Victoria Garcia Guingona and they have a son, Bobby.
Panfilo M. Lacson
Filipinos came to know him for his sterling and "no non-sense" leadership as Chief of the Philippine National Police. As chief policymaker of the police organization, Senator Panfilo M. Lacson was responsible for the serious reforms in the PNP that had won the confidence of businessmen and foreign investors and the cooperation of the general public when he initiated closer coordination with other law enforcement agencies, here and abroad, in the fight against narcotics trafficking through supply constriction and demand reduction.
Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid

Born on October 25, 1955 to a poor family in Porac, Pampanga, Senator Manuel Lito M. Lapid was immediately immersed in the rigors of life and hard work. As a former stuntman and movie actor whose parents never ventured into the world of politics, the call to serve the people never occurred to him until he was elected Vice Governor of the Province of Pampanga in 1992. It was during this time that Lito Lapid was entrusted a difficult task of rallying his Cabalens to fight the seemingly insurmountable adversity brought about by the devastating effects of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
LOREN BAUTISTA LEGARDA is the only daughter of Antonio Cabrera Legarda

of San Pablo, Laguna and Manila, and the late Bessie Gella Bautista of Antique and Malabon. She is the granddaughter of one of the late pillars of Philippine journalism, Jose P. Bautista, editor-in-chief of the pre-Martial Law Manila Times. EDUCATION. An achiever all her life, Loren completed her primary and secondary schooling at the Assumption with honors. She obtained a degree in broadcast communication, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines, the countrys premier university
Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr.

In his 17 years of public service, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has achieved for himself a distinguished record as a lawmaker, government official, and public administrator, most of which were accomplished away from the spotlight. Bongbong became drawn to the challenges of public service early on in life, having observed how both his parents devoted their lives to public service for more than two decades. At a very young age of 23, he was elected vice-governor of Ilocos Norte.
Sergio R. Osmea III
"Making lives better"
Tagged as the Senates Maverick for being fiercely independent, Senator Serge Osmea, who is of Cebuano-Negrense-llonggo ancestry, takes pride that his family has had the honor to have contributed three generations of direct descendants to serve in
the Philippine Senate. Both his grandfathers -- Sergio Osmea Sr. and Esteban dela Rama -- and his father, Sergio Osmea Jr., had been prominent lawmakers.
Senator Kiko Pangilinan

proved his mettle by championing the cause of the judiciary. He belongs to a breed of new legislators who possess vibrancy in spirit, dedication to work, and passion for the voiceless segments of Philippine society. He is acknowledged as one of the most hardworking and most productive senators in the country today. He filed the most number of committee reports during the 12th Congress.
Aquilino Martin Koko dela Llana Pimentel III

Birthday: January 20, 1964 Citizenship: Filipino Name of Parents: Father: Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. Mother: Lourdes dela Llana Pimentel Place of birth: Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines Profession: Lawyer (Admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1991.) Topped the 1990 Bar Exams with a grade of 89.85%. Occupation: Senator, Republic of the Philippines 2007 - 2013 Term (proclaimed August 11, 2011)
Ralph G. Recto
Senator Ralph Gonzalez Recto is an ultimate public servant - educated, dedicated, diplomatic, and honest. His devotion to family and community, unrelenting desire to make a better life for others, consummate passion for his work, and interactive leadership style serve as the firm foundation upon which he built a reputation as a young and committed leader whether as a legislator or a national executive.
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.

Date of Birth: 25 September 1966 Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines Religion: Roman Catholic Diploma Course Special Local Chief Executive Program On Local Governance Development Academy of the Philippines Pasig City October 1998 Post-Baccalaureate: Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa)
Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV

Antonio Fuentes Trillanes IV, or Sonny to his relatives and friends, was born and raised in Caloocan City. He traces his roots to Ligao, Albay in Bicol where his late father, Antonio Sr., grew up. His mother, Estelita, hails from the province of Capiz. Sonny is 35 years old; born on August 6, 1971. He is married to the former Arlene G. Orejana He formally entered into public service in 1991 as a cadet in the Philippine Military Academy where he graduated Cum Laude in 1995, while earning a degree in BS Naval System Engineering
Senator Manny Villar

Manny Villar was born to humble beginnings in Moriones, Tondo, Manila. His father, Manuel Montalban Villar, Sr., hailed from Cabatuan, Iloilo and his mother Curita Bamba came from Orani, Bataan.At an early age, he helped his mother sell seafood at the Divisoria market in order to support his siblings and himself to school. With the burning desire for a better future and strong determination to improve his familys lives, Manny finished his studies at the University of the Philippines (UP) where he earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration.
He started his professional career as an accountant and financial analyst for prominent corporations before venturing into his own business.
Zamboanga City Local Government
HON. CELSO L. LOBREGAT CITY MAYOR
City Mayor
District 1
HON. CESAR S. ITURRALDE City Vice MAyor
District 2
HON. MA. ISABELLE G. CLIMACO Congressional Representative
HON. ERICO BASILIO A. FABIAN Congressional Representative
HON. JAIME U. CABATO
City Councilor
HON. MELCHOR REY K. SADAIN City Councilor
HON. LILIA M. NUO HON. BENJAMIN F. GUINGONA III
City Councilor
City Councilor
CESAR L. JIMENEZ JR.
RODOLFO M. BAYOT
EDUARDO T. SAAVEDRA JR
REYNERIO S. CANDIDO
ROGELIO L. VALESCO JR.
LUIS R. BIEL III
ROMMEL S. AGAN MYRA PAZ V. ABUBAKAR VINCENT PAUL ELAGO
Ramos Percival
Rodolfo Lim
ALAVAR, Miguel

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Senate of the Philippines 15th Congress

JUAN PONCE ENRILE

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada

Vicente C. Sotto III

Date of Birth: Hometown: Spouse: Children:

Languages and dialects spoken: Father : Mother : Religion :

Alan Peter "Compaero" S. Cayetano

1995 1998 Elected Vice-Mayor of the Municipality of Taguig, Metro Manila

Senator Edgardo J. Angara

Miriam Defensor Santiago

Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero or Chiz was born on October 10,

Teofisto "TG" D. Guingona III

Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid

LOREN BAUTISTA LEGARDA is the only daughter of Antonio Cabrera Legarda

Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr.

Sergio R. Osmea III

"Making lives better"

Senator Kiko Pangilinan

Aquilino Martin Koko dela Llana Pimentel III

Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.

Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV

Senator Manny Villar

Zamboanga City Local Government

HON. CELSO L. LOBREGAT CITY MAYOR

HON. CESAR S. ITURRALDE City Vice MAyor

HON. MA. ISABELLE G. CLIMACO Congressional Representative

HON. ERICO BASILIO A. FABIAN Congressional Representative

HON. JAIME U. CABATO

HON. MELCHOR REY K. SADAIN City Councilor

HON. LILIA M. NUO HON. BENJAMIN F. GUINGONA III

CESAR L. JIMENEZ JR.

ROGELIO L. VALESCO JR.

LUIS R. BIEL III

ROMMEL S. AGAN MYRA PAZ V. ABUBAKAR VINCENT PAUL ELAGO

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