Author Topic: Filipino Actors and Actresses Who Became Politicians (Read 11439 times)

MikeLigalig.com · « **on:** August 19, 2012, 12:16:00 PM »

from Wikipedia:

Joseph Estrada (13th President of the 2nd Republic; Mayoral candidate of Manila)
Fernando Poe Jr. (Unsuccessful presidential candidate)
Vilma Santos (First female governor of Batangas)
Vicente "Tito" Sotto (Senator)
Lito Lapid (Senator)
Jinggoy Estrada (Senator)
Ramon Revilla Sr. (Senator)
Bong Revilla Jr. (Senator)
Herbert Bautista (Vice Mayor of Quezon City; Elected Mayor of QC)
Aiko Melendez (Councilor of Quezon City)
Joey Marquez (Former Mayor of Paranaque)
Richard Gomez (Unsuccessful senatorial candidate)
Nora Aunor (Unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate for Camarines Sur)
Isko Moreno (Vice Mayor of Manila)
George Estregan, Jr. (incumbent mayor of Pagsanjan, Laguna; Elected Governor of Laguna)
Alfred Vargas (Elected Councilor 2nd District QC)
Roderick Paulate (Elected Councilor 2nd District QC)
Lucy Torres-Gomez (Elected Representative Leyte 4th District)
Manny Pacquiao (Elected Representative Sarangani District)
Roselle Nava (Councilor 1st District of Paranaque)
Anjo Yllana (Former Vice Mayor of Paranaque)

please add the list...

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MikeLigalig.com · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2012, 12:17:31 PM »

Cesar Montano - ran for senator and governor but failed.
Lani Mercado - wife of Bong Revilla Jr., now congresswoman

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chicogon · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2012, 01:05:31 PM »

Yoyoy Villame and Anthony Castelo became councilors for Las PiÃ±as and Quezon City, respectively

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2012, 09:00:20 PM »

Politicians should be elected based on their experience and knowledge of the law , not on their popularity by the people because of some movie or song.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2012, 09:01:15 PM »

Who will we expect to run for the office of President of the Philippines next time? Si Kris Aquino?

Simbako.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2012, 09:02:14 PM »

Iyang tag line will be, "Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba?"

Ang response: "Hindi Pa!"

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cardinal · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2012, 11:04:27 PM »

And your point is . . . because they are actors and actresses they are not qualified? Knowledge in law? The government is full of elected officials who are supposed to have knowledge of the law - lawyers kuno sila. But they are the very persons who brought us to this mess in the first place! A person who wants to help his/her community by running for public office should not be ridiculed because he/she is an actor or an actress - specially if he/she wins. Ronald Reagan was "only" a former B movie actor and he proved to be one of the better US presidents of the second half of the twentieth century. Ferdinand Marcos was a bar topnotcher and you know what he did to us.

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islander · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2012, 01:43:11 AM »

i believe the point here is that in terms of preponderance, celebrities who win elections win not because they're qualified (it's a given for all takers as long as they're filipino citizens) but because they're charmed with name recall. i don't think people vote for them because they believe they can do better.

as for politics and law, well, these can be studied and crammed, which celebs-turned-politicians can do very well despite their lack of academic background and discipline. it is those years of a certain kind of lifestyle and attitude (like playing to the cameras) and having those pesky groupies around them that they carry over to their new jobs that become the bane. besides, they tend to continue acting. so we have elected officials who suddenly have movies during election time (holding 2 jobs?) and others who have tv appearances in cooking lessons or comedy shows. acting has been brought even to the august senate halls lately, as you may know.

yes, the u.s. had ronald reagan the great communicator. but we're not the u.s. besides, reagan is the exception rather than the rule. we can see that for every reagan there's a schwarzenegger and a sonny bono too. and i doubt if the u.s. will ever consider brad pitt or tom cruise for president. which brings me to the question of joseph estrada; do we really happen to miss him?

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2012, 11:49:49 AM »

And your point is . . . because they are actors and actresses they are not qualified? Knowledge in law? The government is full of elected officials who are supposed to have knowledge of the law - lawyers kuno sila. But they are the very persons who brought us to this mess in the first place! A person who wants to help his/her community by running for public office should not be ridiculed because he/she is an actor or an actress - specially if he/she wins. Ronald Reagan was "only" a former B movie actor and he proved to be one of the better US presidents of the second half of the twentieth century. Ferdinand Marcos was a bar topnotcher and you know what he did to us.

My point is that there should be some kind educational training prior to running for office. A thorough knowledge of the processes of the law and the workings of government will allow a politician to work responsibly with the power he or she received by public mandate. The instances of minute examples of exceptions to that particular rule does not negate the fact that knowledge and specific training is necessary for the proper dispensation of duties.

If one is suffering from a dilated coronary aneurysm, one would seek help from a Cardiothoracic Surgeon who has expertise in vascular surgery, which requires a minimum of 5 years general surgery surgical training, an additional 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery fellowship and additional 2 year fellowship in a supraspecialization in vascular cardiothoracic surgery. A patient with a dilated coronary aneurysm will receive treatment / care from the surgeon who is trained in cardiothoracic surgery, not from a dentist , or a podiatrist. Or should the patient with a vascular pathology consult the expertise of a pedicab driver?

The same context applies for the election of officials. One should be trained in the knowledge of the law and in the specifics of political science. A thorough knowledge of it is the basis for a proper understanding in the dispensation of duties as a politician.

The same way as how Medical Doctors require an understanding of Biology & Life Sciences in order to understand the complex processes of Medicine and its subspecialties. All Medical Doctors should demonstrate a solid proficiency of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology prior to acceptance into Medical School and in the practice of Medicine. The same should hold true for Politicians and the thorough understanding of political science, government policies, constitutional law, etc.

To reiterate Isles' point, Joseph Estrada was a prime example of how actors shouldn't join politics.

Sincerely,
Dr. Lorenzo Lucino

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:05:49 PM »

The government is full of elected officials who are supposed to have knowledge of the law - lawyers kuno sila. But they are the very persons who brought us to this mess in the first place!

It is erroneous to placate a blanket judgment that all attorneys are corrupt. There are a plethora of trial lawyers in this country who are not corrupt. Just as how there are some incorruptible judges in this country. One example is our very own Judge Gabriel Ingles, the Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals. He is a former trial attorney and a former Dean of College of Law at San Carlos University. There are many others like him throughout the Republic who are not corrupt or fall into that erroneous assumption that all lawyers are corrupt.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2012, 12:35:59 PM »

An example of how proper educational background in public policy and fiscal administration can help train a public servant was that of the late Secretary Jesse Robredo, who was the Director of the DILG [Department of Interior and Local Government]. Mr. Robredo, a community leader of Naga City and an effective administrator of the DILG, and was also the recipient of over 140 awards in good governance and the recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award of Government Service for his good governance. The late Mr. Robredo held a Master's degree in Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also held a Master's in Business Administration from UP Dilliman.

This is an example of how educational training prepares a public servant for the analytical, operational, tactical, and strategic decisions one must be expected to make in regards to public policy. An understanding of governmental policies and the laws helps in the evasion of breaking the law.

PS. The late Mr. Robredo was an opponent of Jueteng policies. To the dismay of his uncle, former Gov Luis Robredo Villafuerte of Camarines Sur, who was a proponent of Jueteng policies.

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2012, 03:07:43 PM »

acting has been brought even to the august senate halls lately, as you may know.

He he, you can take the boy out of showbiz but you can't take showbiz out of the boy...

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:27:33 PM »

He he, you can take the boy out of showbiz but you can't take showbiz out of the boy...

Speaking about Boy, i also hear that Boy Abunda wants to join politics; the Senate to be specific.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:41:40 PM »

besides, they tend to continue acting. so we have elected officials who suddenly have movies during election time (holding 2 jobs?) and others who have tv appearances in cooking lessons or comedy shows. acting has been brought even to the august senate halls lately, as you may know.

You're right, Isles, actor-turned-politicians tend to star in movies while still in office. It's just plain preposterous because its a Conflict of Interest. An example would be Manny Pacquiao, who is currently a congressman , yet at the same time still boxes. It's a conflict of interest.

When Arnold was governor of California he was not allowed to act or star in movies while he assumed the position of Governor; it was a conflict of interest. After his tenure ended, then he joined the Hollywood bandwagon.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2012, 10:43:01 PM »

He he, you can take the boy out of showbiz but you can't take showbiz out of the boy...

he he he, buaya tears pod...

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fdaray · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:51:03 PM »

Daghan na kaayo, kay gustog mahayahay, unya makakurakot ug ginagmay hangtud ma dinagko na.

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islander · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:23:41 PM »

Speaking about Boy, i also hear that Boy Abunda wants to join politics; the Senate to be specific.

well, he's an ex-seminarian from samar. perhaps we can at least say that his educational background is somewhat superior, unlike a couple or so senators at the moment.

a neighbor of his whom i've met said that he had to go out of the seminary because priesthood just doesn't suit him. the reason is obvious. will he make a good senator? we'll never know. but i won't be surprised if he wins, that is, if any current political party would want him. he won't get my vote, though. we have enough showbiz people in politics to fill our days with regret.

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:15:31 PM »

a neighbor of his whom i've met said that he had to go out of the seminary because priesthood just doesn't suit him. the reason is obvious.

Obvious? Ngano man, you need a full crop of hair to enter priesthood?

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2012, 03:54:11 AM »

Obvious? Ngano man, you need a full crop of hair to enter priesthood?

he he he, yes, isles, do enlighten us...

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chicogon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2012, 03:11:48 AM »

Boy "hair" Abundant bwahahaha

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islander · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2012, 12:28:12 AM »

he he he, yes, isles, do enlighten us...

aherm, this is not going to be easy... let's just say that you and ms da binsi meet him one day. chances are he's bound to look at you longer than he would look at ms da binsi. enlightened?

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islander · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2012, 12:29:54 AM »

Obvious? Ngano man, you need a full crop of hair to enter priesthood?

who sez? was there ever an orangutan who entered priesthood?

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2012, 09:52:45 AM »

who sez? was there ever an orangutan who entered priesthood?

My lips are sealed...

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