Popular Name: Cesar Montano
Birth Name: Cesar Castro Montano
Birth Date: August 1, 1962
Spouse:
   - Sunshine Cruz
   - Marilyn Polinga †
Children:
   - Angela (with Polinga)
   - Christian Angelo (with Polinga) †
   - Caloy Diego (with Teresa Loyzaga)
   - Angeline Isabelle (with Cruz)
   - Samantha Angeline (with Cruz)
   - Angel Francheska (with Cruz)

ENTERTAINMENT DISTINCTIONS

Best Actor
   - Metro Manila Film Festival (1998, 2001, 2006)
   - Brussels International Film Festival (2004)
   - Gawad Urian Awards (2004)
Best Director
   - Metro Manila Film Festival (2004)
   - Film Academy of the Philippines Awards (2004)
   - Gawad Urian Awards (2004)

Hollywood Movies
   - The Great Raid (2005)
   - Another Deep Breath (2008)

POLITICAL PARTY

Team UNITY

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ran for Bohol Governor, but lost (2010)
Ran for Senator, but lost (2007)

OTHER AFFILIATION

- UNESCO Philippine Commissioner for Culture and the Arts

Popular Name: Adel Tamano
Birth Name: Adel Fadel Abbas Tamano
Birthdate: October 2, 1970
Spouse: Rowena Kapunan Tamano
Children: Santi and Mike
Father: Mamintal Tamano (former Senator)
Mother: Hadja Putri Zorayda Abbas Tamano
Email: adel@adeltamano.ph
Website: adeltamano.ph

EDUCATION

Masters: Harvard Law School
   - Masters of Laws
Masters: University of the Philippines
   - Masters in Public Administration
Law: Ateneo de Manila University
   - Bachelors of Laws (1996)
College: Ateneo de Manila University
   - AB Economics (1992)
High School: La Salle Greenhills
Elementary: Jose Abad Santos Memorial School

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Spokesperson of the United Opposition (2007)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Partner
   - Kapunan Tamano Javier & Associates
Univerisity President
   - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Law Professor
   - Ateneo Law School
   - Far Eastern University Institute of Law
   - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

Popular Name: Boy Nograles
Birth Name: Prospero C. Nograles
Birthdate: October 30, 1947
Spouse: Rhodora Bendigo
Children:
   - Kristine Elizabeth
   - Karlo Alexei
   - Jericho Jonas
   - Margarita Ignacia
Father: Erico Nograles
Mother: Vicenta Castillo
Email: boy_nograles@yahoo.com
          congress_nogie@yahoo.com
Website: speakernograles.com

EDUCATION

Post Graduate: University of Mindanao
   - Doctor of Laws (Honoris causa)
Law: Ateneo de Manila University Law School
   - Bachelor of Laws (1971)
   - Bar Topnotcher, 2nd Placer (1971)
College: Ateneo de Manila University
   - Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science (1967)
High School: Ateneo de Davao University (1963)
Elementary: Ateneo de Davao University
   - Valedictorian (1959)

POLITICAL PARTY

Lakas-Kampi-CMD

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Speaker of the House of Representatives (2008-2010)
Representative of 1st District of Davao City
   (1989-1992), (1995-1998), (2001-2010)

Popular Name: JC de los Reyes
Birth Name: John Carlos G. de los Reyes
Birth Date: February 14, 1970
Spouse: Dunia Valenzuela
Children: Gabriel, Santiago and Barbara
Father: Sonny de los Reyes †
Mother: Barbara Gordon
Uncle: Richard Gordon (brother of JC’s mother)
Website: www.angkapatiranparty.com

EDUCATION

Law: Saint Louis University (2005)
   - Bachelor of Law
Post-graduate: University of the Philippines (1999)
   - Public Administration
College: Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio)
   - Bachelor of Arts in Theology
High School: La Salle Green Hills
Elementary: Ateneo de Manila

POLITICAL PARTY

Ang Kapatiran Party

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

City Councilor of Olongapo City (1995-1998)
City Councilor of Olongapo City (2007-2010)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Philosophy Instructor
   - Center for Research and Communication
    (now University of Asia and the Pacific)
Proprietor
   - Legobrick Systems and Designs
Executive Director
   - Breaking the Yoke of Poverty Foundation

Popular Name: Nicanor Perlas, Nick Perlas
Birth Name: Nicanor Jesus III Pineda Perlas
Birth Date: January 10, 1950
Spouse: Kathryn Carpenter (separated)
Child: Christopher Michael
Father: Jesus C. Perlas, Sr.
Mother: Anunciacion M. Pinda
Website: www.nicanor-perlas.com

EDUCATION

Graduate: University of the Philippines Los Banos
   - MS Botany (Environmental Sciences) (1978)
College: Xavier University
   - BS Agriculture, Major in Agronomy (1972)
High School: Ateneo de Manila University (1968)
Elementary: Ateneo de Manila University (1964)

DISTINCTIONS

- Right Livelihood Award or Alternative Nobel Prize (2003)
- UN Environmental Program Global 500 Award (1994)
- The Outstanding Filipino Award (1994)
- William F. Masterson, S.J. Agriculture Award (1995)
- Public Service Award, Municipality of Maasin (1972)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Technical Consultant/Resource Person
   - UN bodies (UNDP, FAO, UNCSD, UNICEF),
   - Government (Office of the President, Senate, House of
      Representatives, NEDA, DSWD, DA,DENR, and Official
      Philippine Delegations to the UN and APEC)
   - Donor Agencies (Plan International, HEKS, NOVIB, CIDA,
      GTZ, others)
Author
   - Shaping Globalization: Civil Society, Cultural Power,
      and Threefolding

Popular Name: Richard Juico Gordon
Birth Name: Dick Gordon
Birth Date: August 5, 1945
Spouse: Katherine H. Gordon
   (Mayor of Olongapo City, 1995-2004)
Children: Marnie, Ali, LJ and Brian
Father: James Leonard Tagle Gordon
   (first elected Municipal Mayor of Olongapo)
Mother: Amelia Juico Gordon
   (first elected City Mayor of Olongapo)
Email: rjgordon@senate.gov.ph
Website: dickgordon2010.com

EDUCATION

Law: University of the Philippines
   - Bachelor of Laws (1975)
College: Ateneo de Manila University
   - AB History and Government (1966)
High School: Ateneo de Manila University
Elementary: Colegio de San Juan de Letran

DISTINCTIONS

Ateneo USA Award – Public Service
   - Ateneo USA Chicago All Ateneo Convention (2008)
Gold Humanitarian Award
   - Japanese Red Cross (2008)
Gold Humanitarian Service Cross Award
   - Philippine National Red Cross (2007)
Gawad Panday Award
   - Public Relations Society of the Philippines (2006)
Emilio Aguinaldo Outstanding Achievement in Public Service
   - Provincial Government of Cavite (2005)
International Awardee, Visit Korea Year
   - Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Korea (2003)
Aduana Awardee for Public Service
   - Aduana Foundation (2002)
Gintong Ama Awardee
   - Gintong Ama and Ina Foundation (2001)
Silver Humanitarian Award
   - Philippine National Red Cross (2001)
Upsilonian Noble and Outstanding (UNO)
   - Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association (2000)
Most Distinguished Alumnus
   - UP Alumni Association (1997)
Presidential Award for Relief and Disaster Management
   - Safety Organization of the Philippines (1997)
Outstanding Alumnus in Public Service
   - Letran College (1997)
The Outstanding Filipino
   - Philippine Jaycees Senate (1996)
Aurora Aragon Quezon Peace Award
   - Philippine National Red Cross (1991)
Gold Vision Triangle Award
   - National YMCA
Award for Outstanding and Dynamic Leadership in Government Service
   - International Lions Club National
Professional Award in the Public Administration
   - UP Alumni Association (1983)
Ten Outstanding Young Men in Public Administration
   - Philippine Jaycees Senate (1982)

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Senator (2004-present)
Secretary of Department of Tourism (2001-2004)
SBMA Chairman and Administrator (1992-1998)
Mayor of Olongapo City (1980-1986, 1988-1993)

PUBLIC SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

Chairman, Philippine National Red Cross

Popular Name: Edu Manzano
Birth Name: Eduardo Lorenzo Barrios Manzano
Birthdate: September 14, 1955
Spouse:
   - Maricel Soriano (2nd wife, separated)
   - Vilma Santos (1st wife, divorced)
Children:
   - Luis Manzano
   - Amanda Danielle
   - Lorenzo

ENTERTAINMENT DISTINCTIONS

Best Game Show Host
   - PMPC Star Awards for TV (2007, 2008)
President
   - Kapisanan ng mga Artista sa Pelikulang Pilipino (1995)
Best Supporting Actor
   - FAMAS (1991)
Best Male TV Host
   - PMPC Star Awards for TV (1986)

POLITICAL PARTY

Lakas-Kampi-CMD

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ran for Vice President of the Philippines, but lost (2010)
Chairman of Optical Media Board (2004-2009)
Ran for Mayor of Makati, but lost to Jejomar Binay (2001)
Vice Mayor of Makati (1998-2001)

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Co-founder of the non-profit organization called “Ako Mismo”
US serviceman for 4 years (starting age 17)

Popular Name: Jojo Binay
Birth Name: Jejomar Cabauatan Binay
Birth Date: November 11, 1941
Spouse: Elenita Sombillo Binay
      (Mayor of Makati, 1998–2001)
Children:
   - Maria Lourdes Nancy
   - Mar-Len Abigail
      (Representative of 2nd District of Makati City, present)
   - Jejomar Erwin
      (Councilor of 1st District of Makati City, present)
   - Marita Angeline
   - Joanna Marie Blanca
Website: www.jojobinay.ph

EDUCATION

Graduate: National Defense College of the Philippines
Law: University of the Philippines, Diliman
   - Bachelor of Laws
College: University of the Philippines, Diliman
   - BS Political Science
High School: UP Preparatory High School
Elementary: Philippine Normal College Training Department

DISTINCTIONS

Most Outstanding City Mayor of Makati and Consumer Advocate Award
   - Consumers Union of the Philippines (2003)
Leadership Award
   -Alpha Phi Omega International Philippines (2002)
Distinguished Service Cross Award
   - Scouts Association of Hong Kong (2002)
Presidential Special Recognition Award
   - Rotary Club of Makati (2001)
Most Outstanding Civilian Alumnus Award
   - National Defense College of the Philippines (1990)

POLITICAL PARTY

United Opposition
Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Laban (2001-present)

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Vice President of the Philippines (2010-present)
Mayor of Makati City (2001–2010)
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (1998-2001)
Mayor of Makati City (1986–1998)
Chairman of the Metro Manila Authority (1990-1991)

AFFILIATIONS

National President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee Chairman (2008)
Member of the Rotary Club of Makati
Colonel in the Philippine Navy Reserve Force

Popular Name: Ace Durano
Birth Name: Joseph Hotchkiss Durano
Birth Date: April 3, 1970
Spouse: Carmen Luzuriaga
Children: AJ and Cara
Father: Ramon Duterte Durano III
Mother: Elizabeth Hotchkiss
Email: jadurano@tourism.gov.ph

EDUCATION

Law: Ateneo de Manila University
   - Bachelor of Laws (1997)
College: University of Redlands, California
   - AB in Asian Studies
High School: in United States of America
Elementary: in Cebu City

POLITICAL PARTY

Nationalist People’s Coalition

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Secretary of Tourism (2005-present)
Representative of the 5th District of Cebu (1998-2004)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Lieutenant Colonel (Reserve) of the Philippine Air Force
Honorary member of PMA Class ‘79
Research Assistant (while in Law School)
   - Free Legal Assistance Group in Cebu City
   - Regional Trial Court Branch XXV in Davao City

Popular Name: Shalani Soledad
Birth Name: Shalani San Ramon Soledad
Birth Date: April 20, 1980

EDUCATION

College: De La Salle University, College of St. Benilde
   - BS in Human Resources Management
High School: PCTR and Marymount School
Elementary: Marymount School

POLITICAL HIGHLIGHTS

City Councilor of 2nd District of Valenzuela (2004-present)
Executive Staff
   - Office of Senator Panfilo Lacson (2002-2003)
   - Provincial Capitol of Virac, Catanduanes (2001-2002)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Special Event Organizer of The Big Picture (2001-2003)