1-Utak to ATS
FOLLOWING a Supreme Court ruling, the Commission on Elections has made public the names of the nominees of the 91 accredited party-list organizations:
1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-Utak)
- Vigor Ma. D. Mendoza II
- Homero A. Mercado
- Zenaida J. De Castro
- Efren A. De Luna
- Ryan Benjamin C. Yu
(Akong Ako Kasosyo Party) Kasosyo Producer- Exchange Association, Inc. (AA-Kasosyo)
- Dionisio G. Magpantay
- Felix A. Brawner, Jr.
- Caridad R. Delgado
- Luis R. Casimiro
- Alberto L. Ong, Jr.
- Francis T. Afulugencia
Aangat Tayo (AT)
- Daryl Grace J. Abayon
- Eden Debulgado Rivera
- Meriam Lasta Paylaga
- Jean Andaca Bautista
- Dannelyn J. Letran
Abakada-Guro Party (Abakada)
- Jonathan A. dela Cruz
- Samson S. Alcantara
- Cecilia M. Dy
- Jose Floro P. Crisologo
- Jerry D. Alfonso
Abanse Pinay (Abanse Pinay)
- Teresa Banaynal Fernandez
- Kalayaan Pulido-Constantino
- Yasmin B. Lao
- Rebecca N. Tanada
- Isabelita Solamo Antonio
- Lucia Evelina O. Melecio-Tan
- Paulina Lawsin Nayra
- Mary Ann Duran-Dino
Abante Ilonggo Inc. (ABA Ilongo)
- Aguinaldo L. Miravalles
- Arturo P. Mejorada
- Robert C. Doromal
- Anecito B. Magbato
- Rogelio S. Setubal
Abono Party List (Abono)
- Roberto Raymund M. Estrella
- Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega
- Ramon M. Morden
- Rosendo O. So
- Fa Sison Almasan
Action for Democracy and Development – Tribal People (ADD-Tribal)
- Dr. Abdurahman U. Amin
- Dr. Najemah Mokiin S. Malna
- Datu Tayan P. Sangki
- Atty. Hasan G. Alam
- John Albert E. Cerveza
Action for Dynamic Development Inc. (ADD)
- Robero M. Mutia
- Sanipa R. Camid
- Nonoy G. Maunting
Action for Teacher Empowerment through Action Cooperation and Harmony Towards Educational Reforms ( A TEACHER )
- Mariano U. Piamonte Jr.
- Ulpiano P. Sarmiento III
- Carolina C. Porio
- Nenita V. Habulan
- Julieta R. Cortuna
Advocates for Special Children and the Handicapped Movement (ASAHAN MO)
- Oscar G. Yabes
- David Jonathan V. Yap
- Lino Siao Ong
- Jose L. Lipa, Jr.
- Voltaire Dela Cruz Mauricio
Agbiag! Timpuyog Ilocano, Inc. (AGBIAG)
- Marcelo T. Farinas II
- Samuel V. Tomas
- Rogelio G. Mendoza
- Ruth Joy L. Guinid
- Alex M. Manalo
Aging Pilipino Organization, Inc. (Aging Pinoy)
- Edwin L. Lisondra
- Ernesto M. Camaino
- Rosalinda V. Dacanay
- Alma A. Lood
- Esther B. Sales
Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines (AGAP)
- Nicanor M. Briones
- Cesar A. Cobrador
- Rico B. Geron
- Albert Roque T. Lim
- Victorino Michael I. Lescano
Ahon Pinoy (Ahon)
- Dante Francis M. Ang II
- Bernardo F. Ople
- Ernesto C. Herrera III
- Alfredo M. De La Rosa
- Ricardo S. Arevalo
Ahonbayan (Ahonbayan)
- Edgar A. Catarongan
- Edgardo C. Manda
- Raden C. Sakaluran
- Antonio Mariano C. Almeda
- Erlindo L. Modar
Akbay Pinoy OFW – National, Inc. (APOI)
- Melchor P. Rosales
- Floyd M. Feraren
- Adelaida S. Lazaro
- Alexander S. Galura
- Zenaida D. Toledo
Akbayan Citizens’ Action Party (AKBAYAN)
- Ana Theresia Hontiveros-Baraquel
- Walden F. Bello
- Enrico G. Dayanghirang
- Byron D. Bocar
- Vicente A. Fabe
Aksyon Sambayanan (AKSA)
- Elizabeth C. Angsioco
- Timoteo A. Aranjuez
- Mao K. Andong, Jr.
- Fernando D. Gana
- Donna Antoinette A. Casio
- Hadji A. Balajadia
Alagad (Alagad)
1st set of nominees:
- Rodante D. Marcoleta
- Alberto M. Malvar
- Sergio C. Manzana
- Renato S. Cabling
- Miguelito C. Bajas
2nd set of nominees
- Diogenes S. Osabel
- Julian C. Mislang, Jr.
- Ric O. Domingo
- Henry A. Asistin
- Hermenegildo T. Encierto, Jr.
Alay sa Bayan ng Malayang Propesyonal at Repormang Kalakal (ABAY PARAK)
- Nilo L. Geonzon
- Datu Michael A. Kida
- Virgilio M. Acabal
- Mervin S. Natalicio
- Nilo R. Quiros
Alliance for Barangay Concerns (ABC)
- Rafaelito N. Villavicencio
- Josephine G. Herrera
- Jovita Tuela Z. Ouano
- Emmanuel Thomas H. Neria
Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (ANAD)
- Pastor M. Alcover, Jr.
- Ruben R. Platon
- David S. Odilao, Jr.
- Provo B. Antipasado, Jr.
- Domingo M. Balang
Alliance of Associations of Accredited Workers in the Water Sector (AAWAS)
- Ranulfo C. Feliciano
- Isidro G. Lapuz
- Lope B. Santos III
- Atty. Ranulfo P. Verian
- Engr. Ascencion G. Fonte Jr.
Alliance of Neo-Conservatives (ANC)
- Gamaliel A. Cordoba
- Quirino D. Dela Torre
- Emilio B. Cayadona
- Manuel C. Reyes, Jr.
- Rene P. De Asis, Jr.
Alliance of People’s Organization (APO)
- Oscar A. Marmeto
- Val Adriano Guevara
- Remigio C. Agustin
- Allan M. Maasir
- Cesar Y. Palma
Alliance for Rural Concerns (ARC)
- Narciso D. Santiago III
- Oscar D. Francisco
- Kashmir B. Leyretana
- Basilio P. Propongo
- Isidro A. Suedad
Alliance of Vendors & Traders of the Phils. (Vendors)
- Yussuf C. R. Macalangcom
- Naguib A. Munder
- Saidamen M. Tabao
- Hilda Sacay-Clave
- Narciso G. Quiogue
Alliance of Volunteer Educators (AVE)
- Eulogio R. Magsaysay
- Jose C. Baesa
- Adelaida R. Magsaysay
- Percival J. Macapagal
- Aladino L. Leccio
Alliance Transport Sector (ATS)
- Jaime S. Domdom
- Sarcawi H. Nasser
- Leopoldo M. Villarena
- Floro S. Arceta
- Benjamin E. Rubio
The Comelec justifies and argues its position of not revealing the names of the nominees on the supposed ground that revealing the names would shift voters’ focus away from platform-based politics, into personality-oriented politics.
Sounds noble …
In actual practice, however, we all know that platforms could be deceptively and beautifully crafted, deodorized and packaged to reflect popular and high ideals.
The only way for the people not to be misled by false propaganda is for the Comelec (or any concerned public or private watchdog) to provide information on a partylist group’s real commitment to its avowed lofty ideals and advocacies, including reports on its activities, actual projects and contributions to society; leadership; internal organizational processes that reflect basic democratic values of representation and consultation, transparency, and accountability, within their own organizations, etc.
Even the devil will preach God’s word to get elected!