Popular Name: Margie Moran-Floirendo
Birth Name: Maria Margarita Roxas Moran
Spouse: Antonio Floirendo
   (former Congressman of Davao del Norte 2nd District)
Maternal Grandfather: Manuel Roxas
   (Philippine President, 1946-1948)

DISTINCTIONS

Miss Universe (1973)
Miss Photogenic in Miss Universe Pageant (1973)
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe (1973)

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: Mel Tiangco
Birth Name: Carmela C. Tiangco
Birth Date: August 10, 1955
Child: Wency Cornejo (lead singer, After Image band)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (JOURNALIST)

Executive Vice President of the GMA Kapuso Foundation
Host of Mel and Joey (GMA 7, 2004-present)
Anchor of 24 Oras (GMA 7, 2004-present)
Host of Magpakailanman (GMA 7, 2002-2008)
Anchor of Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco (GMA 7, 1999-2004)
Host of Partners: Mel and Jay (GMA 7, 1996-2004)
Host of Mel and Jay (ABS-CBN, 1988-1996)
Anchor of TV Patrol (ABS-CBN, 1987-1996)

DISTINCTIONS

Most Outstanding News Presenter of the Year
   - COMGUILD Center for Journalism (2006)
Outstanding Broadcast Journalist & Social Servant
   - Gusi Peace Prize Award (2004)
Outstanding Host for Partners Mel & Jay
   - Golden Screen Awards for Television (2004)
Woman of Distinction Award
   - Soroptimist International (2001, 2004)
Best Talk Show/Program Host for TV
   - KBP Golden Dove Awards (2002)
Best Female Newscaster
   - Star Awards for Television (multiple times)
Outstanding Citizen of Quezon City for Mass Media (2002)
Paralegal ng Bayan Awardee
   - Huwarang Pilipino Award for Media & Journalism (2001)
Best Female Broadcaster for Television
   - KBP Golden Dove Awards (2001)
Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award
   - KBP Golden Dove Awards (1998)
Gintong Ina Awardee, Single Parent of the Year
   - Golden Mother & Father Foundation (1995)

Popular Name: Korina Sanchez
Birth Name: Korina Baluyut Sanchez
Birth Date: October 5, 1964
Spouse: Manuel Araneta Roxas II
      (Senator, 2004-present)
Father: Ramon P. Sanchez
Mother: Celia Baluyut
Siblings: EG, Ramon Jr., Milano and Mickey

EDUCATION

Special Course: Alliance Francaise de Manille
   - French language (third level)
College: Maryknoll College Foundation
   - Communication Arts
High School: St. Theresa’s College
Elementary: St. Theresa’s College

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (JOURNALIST)

Chief Correspondent of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Host of Korina Today (ANC, 2006-present)
Anchor of Tambalang Failon at Sanchez (DZMM)
Anchor of Bandila (ABS-CBN, 2006–2009)
Host of Rated K (ABS-CBN, 2004–present)
Host of TV Patrol World (ABS-CBN, 2001-2004)
Host of Balitang K (ABS-CBN, 1996-2001)

DISTINCTIONS

Silver World Medal for Investigative Report
   - New York Festival (2009)
Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year
   - Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (2008)
Favorite Female Personality
   - Anak TV Seal (2006, 2007, 2008)
Women of Style and Substance
   - People Asia (2007)
Best Magazine Show Host
   - Philippine Movie Press Club (2007)
   - Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (2007)
Best Female Newscaster Award
   - UST TV Awards (2005)
Pipol of the Year (2004)