MANY Filipinos trust former military officers as public officials due to their strong leadership, extensive experience, and advanced education in handling both military and civilian matters. Their calm decision-making in crises and ability to stay focused under pressure enhance confidence in their leadership. Known for their mission-oriented dedication, they often work long hours to achieve their goals. Several former military officers, including current and former legislators, are running for public office in the upcoming May elections.
For Mayor, Artemio Abu PMA Class 1992 (Malvar, Batangas), Oscar Albayalde ’86 (Angeles City, Pampanga), Rolando Anduyan ’90 (Iligan City), John Aying ’84 (Sara, Iloilo), Abraham Bagasin ’83 (Sanchez Mira, Cagayan), George Banzon ’92 (Mainit, Surigao del Norte), Edward Carranza ’86 (Silang, Cavite), Vic Castro ’82 (Labrador Pangasinan), Rodrigo De Gracia ’82 (Sta. Teresita, Cagayan), Conrado Dieza ’92 (Pinukpuk, Kalinga), Ronnie Evangelista ’86 (Rodriguez, Rizal), Eduardo Ladao (Mamburao, Oriental Mindoro), Joseph Llopis ’92 (Kalayaan Island, Cagayan), Vicente Loot ’82 (Daanbantayan, Cebu), Benjamin Magalong ’82 (Baguio City), Marcos Mamay ’04 (Nunungan, Lanao del Norte), Ricardo Padilla ’77 (Bongabon, Nueva Ecija), Edward Albert Prades ’98 (Tinambac, Camarines Sur), Elmer Soria ’82 (San Marcelino, Zambales), Victor Tangcawohn Jr ’91 (Pinukpuk, Kalinga), Norwin Romeo Tolentino ’91 (San Luis, Aurora), and Antonio Trillanes IV ’95 (Caloocan City, Metro Manila)
For senator, Allen Capuyan ’83, Ronald Dela Rosa ’86, Arnel Escobal ’87, Gregorio Honasan ’71, Panfilo Lacson ’71, and Ariel Querubin ’79.
For district representative, Romeo Acop ’70 (Antipolo City), Gerardo Barrientos Jr. ’83 (1st District Polomolok, S. Corabato), Leopoldo Bataoil ’76 (2nd Dist. Pangasinan), Romeo Caramat Jr. ’92 (Pangasinan), Valeriano De Leon ’89 (Nueva Vizcaya), Owen Jacques Demoni ’06 (Baguio City), Edgardo Ladao (Mamburao. Occ. Mindoro), Reynaldo Lopez ’92 (1st Dist. Negros Oriental), Steve Ludan ’92 (Kalinga), Fermin Mabulo ’95 (1st Dist, Camarines Sur), and Graciano Mijares ’88 (Iligan City).
For Party List representative, Rodolfo Batang ’89 (1 Rider Party List), Amado Espino Jr ’72 (API Partylist), Benny de Leon ’81 & Mar Mejia ’83 (HEAL PH PARTY LIST), Noel Detoyato ’90 (Laang Kawal Party List), Garry Alejano ’95 (Magdalo Party List), Rhodel Sermonia ’89, and Connor Anthony Canlas ’89 (United Frontliners Ph Partylist).
For Governor, Edgar Aglipay ‘71 (Cagayan), Macairog Alberto ’86 (Catanduanes) and Hermogenes Ebdane Jr ’70 (Zambales); for Vice Governor, Thomas Dumpit ’85 (La Union); and for Provincial Board Member, John Mendez ’86 (3rd Dist. Bulacan), and Elmo Francis Sarona ’86 (Quezon Province).
For Vice Mayor, Noel Tomonglay 2000 (Claveria, Mis. Occ.), Ferdinand Tubban ’86 (Tabuk City, Kalinga), and Nilo Vinluan ’89 (Binmaley, Pangasinan); for Councilor, Alan Arrojado ’84 (Poro, Camotes, Cebu), Melvin Ramon Buenafe ’86 (Naga City, Cam. Sur), Benizer Escaniel ’98 (Pavia, Iloilo), Carlo Lagasca ’91 (Sta. Maria, Pangasinan), Rey Lyndon Lawas ’87 (Dumaguete City), Alexis Noble ’03 (Tadian, Mt. Province), and Nicholas Suemith ’89 (Surigao City).
