Local Celebrities aspiring for a position in the government is very common in the Philippine politics. They said to have an advantage against their opponents because they possess the fame needed to get the votes. But credibility-wise, not all celebrities possess the quality of a good leader.
One proof of this is the result of the May 10, 2010 election. The 2010 election is said to be start studded because celebrity-politicians are in from the highest position to the lowest position. If election is a movie, we can have a complete cast from President to Municipal Councilor.
However star studded the election is, not all celebrities have made it to the position. This only shows that Filipino people are not casting their votes based on the personality or the fame of the candidate, but also based on how they interact with people and the desire to serve the Philippine governance.
Here are the celebrities who won the May 10, 2010 election starting from the highest position to the lowest:
WINNERS
Senator:
Ramon “Bong” Revilla
Jinggoy Estrada
Vicente “Tito” Sotto III
Manuel “Lito” Lapid
Congressman/Congresswoman:
Dan Fernandez – Laguna
Lucy Torres – Ormoc City
Lani Mercado – Cavite
Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao – Saranggani
Governor:
Vilma Santos – Batangas
ER Ejercito – Laguna
Vice-Governor:
Daniel Fernando – Bulacan
Mayor:
Herbert Bautista – Quezon City
Guia Gomez – San Juan
Maita Sanchez – Laguna
Vice-Mayor:
Isko Moreno – Manila
Provincial Board Member:
Angelica Jones – Laguna 3rd District
Christopher de Leon – Batangas 4th District
Gary Estrada – Quezon Province
Teri Onor – Bataan 1st District
Councilor:
Robert Ortega – Manila 5th District
Lou Veloso – Manila 6th District
Yul Servo – Manila
Precious Hipolito-Castelo – Quezon City 2nd District
Alfred Vargas – Quezon City 2nd District
Roderick Paulate – Quezon City 2nd District
Gian Sotto – Quezon City 3rd District
Marjorie Barretto – Caloocan City
Alma Moreno – Parañaque 1st District
Roselle Nava – Parañaque 1st District
Jason Webb – Parañaque 1st District
Val Sotto – Parañaque 2nd District
Maybelyn dela Cruz – Dagupan
Monsour del Rosario – Makati
Daisy Reyes – Pateros
But of course, like star awards, if there are winners, there are also losers. Here are the names of the celebrities who lost the 2010 election.
LOSERS:
President:
Joseph “Erap” Estrada
Vice-President:
Edu Manzano
Jay Sonza
Senator:
Imelda Papin
Governor:
Cesar Montano – Bohol
Vice-Governor:
Rommel Padilla – Nueva Ecija
Congressman:
Jestoni Alarcon – Rizal
Tito Varela – Caloocan City
Dingdong Avanzado – Siquijor
Mayor:
Joey Marquez – Parañaque
Ed Zialcita – Parañaque
Vice Mayor:
Anjo Yllana – Parañaque
Rico J. Puno – Makati City
Jobelle Salvador – Makati City
Aiko Melendez – Quezon City
Councilor:
Ryan Yllana – Parañaque 2nd District
Ara Mina – Quezon City
Arnell Ignacio – Quezon City
Jaime Fabregas – Quezon City
John Lesaca – Quezon City
Ogie Diaz – Quezon City
To all the winners, congratulations. For those who lost the election, better luck next time.