Iligan City: List of Candidates for 2019 Local Elections

Just a couple of days before this Monday’s elections! On May 13, 2019, as part of the Philippine general election, the resident voters of Iligan City will elect for the elective local posts in the city: the congressman, mayor, vice mayor, and twelve councilors. As residents of this city, it is our responsibility to cast informed votes.  We need to pay close attention to the candidates and make a decision we can be proud of. Read on for a full Certified List of Candidates for Local Positions from Comelec.  The names are hyperlinked to the candidate’s official website / Facebook fan page. Disclaimer:  Information on this page is based on online research only. Links to more information about the candidates are welcome. Please send relevant links in the comment section below.

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MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – LANAO DEL NORTE ILIGAN CITY LONE DISTRICT

1. ALDEGUER, JAMES (PFP)

2. GA, ROY (PDPLBN)

Educational Background:

• Master in Public Administration (2002-2006)
• Bachelor of Science in Public Safety (1988-1990) – Philippine National Police Academy – Class Tagapamayapa
• Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting (1983-1987)

Achievements/Awards:

• Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration (Nationwide) – 2017
• Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Operations (Regionwide) – 2010 & 2016
• Best Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration (Regionwide) – 2014
• Under Col. Roy Ga’ leadership, Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) received the following awards:
  • Best City Police Office Nationwide -2015 & 2016
  • Best City Police Office Regionwide -2015 & 2016

Platform of Government:

• H-Health: City Hospital’s fund, facilities, and equipment
• H-Hinterland Road Projects
• E-Education: Scholarship for the poor
• L-Livelihood for the poor
• P-Peace and Order
• S-Sports: Facility/Complex

3. SIAO, FREDERICK (NP)

Educational Background:

• Master of Public Administration, Bukidnon State University (March 2015)
• Special Program: Fellow, 2nd Cohort, Mindanao Bridging Leaders Program, Asian Institute of Management-Center For Bridging Leadership (July 2011 – November 2012)
• B.S.B.A. Major in Business Management, University of Sto. Tomas (UST)

Accomplishments: Legislative Accomplishments as of April 7, 2019: a. House Measures Authored = 99 b. House Measures Co-Authored = 112 Projects and Programs Accomplished : 199 projects lobbied ✓ 87 School Buildings/Facilities ✓ 23 Multi-Purpose Buildings ✓ 10 Drainage Projects ✓ 23 Road Projects ✓ 45 Water System projects ✓ 3 Bridge projects ✓ 6 projects completed for Day Care, Health Care, Sports Facilities Programs Implemented by the Office ✓ 15,556 Hope Scholars ✓ 6553 BMAP Beneficiaries ✓ 48 Oplan Kahag Beneficiaries ✓ 1,086 referred to Northen Mindanao Hospiyal for Medical Care and Operation ✓ 305 TESDA Scholarship for Local Farmers on Organic Agriculture Training ✓ 1305 students facilitated for CHED Scholarship ✓ 670 TESDA Scholarship Continue the following IMPACT Projects:: ✓ Iligan Mandulog Boulevard (Ongoing) ✓ Iligan Coastal Road Project (Ongoing Bridge Contraction from Bayug Island) ✓ Ilgan-Mandulog –CDO By-Pass Road (Ongoing, Almost Completed) Proposed Impact Projects for Iligan creating more business opportunities: ✓ Realize the Iligan Convention Center and Iligan Sports Stadium ✓ Develop Eco-Tourism Sites and Provide Infrastructure Support ✓ Iligan IT Park ✓ Iligan Boulevard at the vicinity of the Wet Market

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MAYOR

1. ALEMANIA, DODONG (NP)

• CPA
• Entrepreneur
• Most Outstanding Iliganon (2011)

10-Point Agenda:

1. Produktibo nga agrikultura
2. Himsog na panglawas
3. Edukasyon para sa tanan
4. Lig-on nga imprastuktura
5. Padayon na kalinaw ug kahapsay
6. Malahutayon nga kinaiyahan
7. Destinasyon primera sa turismo
8. Respeto sa pagkalain-lain sa kultura
9. Aktibo nga sports and youth development
10. Katilingbanon nga serbisyo sa katibuk-an

2. BATTUNG, BONG (IND)

3. QUIJANO, DINO (OIP)

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Laws, University of San Carlos – Cebu City (1985-1989)

Professional Experience:

• Private Law Practice, Quijano Law Office (2004-present)
• Legal Consultant, Iligan Medical Center Hospital (2009-present)
• Legal Consultant, Pailig Development Foundation (2004-present)
• Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor – Iligan City (2001-2004)
• City Government Department Head II, City Legal Officer – Iligan City (1999-2001)
• Legal Officer, Department of Agrarian Reform – Bacolod City (1991-1992)

Economic Agenda / Vision 2025

1. Peace and Order and Crisis Management Platform – Build a safe and secure city by taking advantage of advance technologies to crate a collaborative and engaged community
2. Governance Framework Platform – Build a strong governance framework that creates high-quality, efficient delivery of basic public service, responsible and cost-effective use of taxpayer’s money
3. Economic Development Platform – Implement economic policies that: (1) create a level playing field to attract local and international investors, especially from the IT and BPO sectors; (2) promote Iligan’s rich agricultural economy by introducing new agro-industrial platform; and (3) provide progressive tax structure for business that will drive job opportunities, achieve economic stability and improve the standard of living of every Iliganon.
4. Community Development Platform – Build a robust and vibrant community to live, work, and play for every Iliganon.
5. Diversity and Inclusion Platform – Embrace diversity and inclusion through multi-cultural, participative and transparent governance.

4. REGENCIA, CELSO (PDPLBN)

• City Mayor, Iligan City 2013-present
• City Director, Iligan City Police Office 2011- 2012
• Chief Regional Logistics Division RIO 2009- 2011
• Battalion Commander- Regional Mobile Group RIO 2004- 2007
• Company Commander – 911 PNP Company 2003-2004
• Satellite Officer, Presidential Anti – Organize Crime Task Force (PAOCTF) 1998- 2000
• Group Director – Iligan City Mobile Group 1996- 1998
• Chief Intelligence Division, Iligan City Police Office 1995- 1996
• Chief Patrol Division, Iligan City Police Office 1994- 1995
• Chief Intelligence and Operations Division, Lanao del Norte PPO 1991- 1994
• Station Commander, Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Police Station 1990-1991
• Station Commander, Maigo, Lanao del Norte, Police Station 1987-1990

6-Point Agenda:

1. Strengthen peace and order
2. Food security
3. Improve health and social services
4. Enhance educational system
5. Tourism
6. Infrastructure

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VICE-MAYOR

1. HUERTAS, SAMUEL (NP)

• City councilor (2016-present); Committee on Environment; Committee on Finance; Committee on Marginalized Sector, Persons With Disabilities and Special Children
• City councilor,(2013-2016); Committee on Marginalized Sector, PWDs and Special Children
• President of Iligan Fish Vendor Association, 1983-1985
• President of Iligan Fish Broker Association, 1985-present
• Owner/Manager of Tatay’s Grill ‘n Bar
• President, Tatay and Son’s Fish Brokerage, Inc.
• Member: Iligan Practical Shooters Assn, Rotary Club of Iligan, Knight of Columbus Mother of Life Chapter

2. VERA CRUZ, MONSI (PDPLBN)

• Vice Mayor (2016-present); Committee on Ways and Means, Committee on Permits and License, Committee on Legislative Enhancement Project
• Vicar general of the Diocese of the Roman Catholics in Iligan City

Accomplishments:

• Resolutions Made: 1,715
• Ordinances Passed: 398

• Nangulo sa 140 ka-sesyon sa Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) og nagduso sa mga ordinansa sa:
  • Tourism Code of Iligan
  • The Comprehensive Plastic-Ban Ordinance
  • Ordinance Imposing City-wide Curfew Hours
  • Ordinance Granting PhP 2,000 Annual Financial Assistance to Qualified Registered Destitute PWDs in the City
  • Ordinance Providing Culture Sensitive System of Registration Concerning the Higaonons and other Indigenous People in Iligan City
  • Ordinance Requiring Shopping Malls and Other Similar Commercial Establishments in Iligan to Provide Priority Resting Areas for the Pregnant Women, Senior Citizens, and PWDs
• Sa panahon pod ni Vice Mayor Monsi Vera Cruz napanindot ang SP Building —bag-ong pintal sa tibuok building, bag-o ug dagko nga cubicles, nindot na mga comfort rooms.
• Siya usab usa sa kusganong nagsuporta ni Mayor CGR sa mga tinguha alang sa dakbayan lakip niini ang College Scholarship alang sa mga estudyanteng kabus.

3. ZALSOS, BETSY (PDPLBN)

• CPA Lawyer

 

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MEMBER, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

1. ABRAGAN, BONG (NP)

• Elected as Councilor of Iligan City for the term of 2010-2013

2. ALIBANGGO, KUYA ART (NP)

 

3. ANCIS, RENATO (PDPLBN)

Educational Background:

• AB Political Science (Southwestern University)
• Baccalaureate Degree on Public Administration (University of Makati)

Professional Experience:

• Barangay Captain of Brgy. Buru-un for 6 years (2010-2016)
• Barangay Kagawad of Brgy. Buru-un for 23 years (1984-2004; 2007-2010)
• Unit Head, Rescue 811 for 3 years (2004-2007)
• City councilor (2013-present); Committee on Water works, Committee on Community Planning and Development, Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure

Accomplishments: Top 3 Most Productive Committee for the Year 2018 ◾️Resolutions Filed: 166 ◾️Ordinance Passed: An Ordinance Regulating the Operation of Car Wash Business Operating besides National Highway and other Streets in Iligan City (City Ordinance No. 17-752) ◾️Public Infrastructure: Road Concreting at Doña Juana Subdivision, Pala-o Road Concreting at Kalubihon, Dalipuga Road Concreting at Purok 17, Dalipuga Road Concreting at Permites Road Extension, San Miguel Road Concreting at Sheker Avenue, San Miguel Road Concreting between Purok Ilang-Ilang and Orchids, Acmac Road Concreting, San Miguel Village, Pala-o Road Concreting, Zone Aries 1, Suarez Road Concreting at Orellana Road Concreting at Olas (going to slaughterhouse) Ubaldo Laya Road Concreting at Purok Orchids, Tubod Improvement of Bleachers at Townsite Gym, Barangay Dalipuga Rehabilitation of Pala-o Steel Bridge Road Concreting from Bishop’s House to Del Carmen Road Concreting at Employer’s Village, Puga-an Repair of Drainage at Purok San Francisco, Villaverde Road Concreting at Digkilaan Road Concreting at Sitio Tongo, Buru-un Concreting of Tourism Road leading to Tinago Falls Concreting of Tourism Road leading to Mimbalot Falls Road Concreting at Purok Acasia Doña Maria City Hall Canteen ◾️Water Supply Improvement: Water Supply Project at Sitio Mimbalot, Buru-un Water Supply Project at Ampucao, Mainit Installation of Water Pipeline Distribution at Caritas Village, Upper Tominobo Water Supply Improvement, Barangay Pala-o Water Reservoir at Purok Palmera, Barangay Santa Filomena Repair of Water Pipeline at Hinaplanon Bridge Installation of Distribution Pipeline at Purok 1C, Abandoned Road, Dalipuga Installation of Commonl Faucet for Magnolia Women’s Association of Purok 3A, Saray Creation of Task Force Bantay Agas ◾️Community Planning and Development: Inspection at the Barangay Mahayahay’s affected residents regarding the Road Right of Way for Iligan River Project Task Force Road Right of Way for Mandulog and Iligan Rivers

4. BACSARPA, ATE SOL (PDPLBN) 

Educational Background:

• Master’s in Business Management, Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City
• Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Information Management, St. Michael’s College, Iligan City.
• Earned units in the Bachelor of Laws of MSU-IIT College of Law Iligan Extension

Professional Experience:

• City councilor (2013-present); Committee on Tourism, Committee on Youth, Committee on History, Arts and Culture; Committee on Domestic and International Sister city Relationship
• Youth Affairs Head of the City Government of Iligan from February 2014 to April 2015.
• The current President of Iligan City East National High School (ICENHS) of Sta. Filomena Alumni Association.
• District Rotaract Representative of Rotary International District 3870 during the Rotary Year 2011-2012. 
• A Convener of Youth Advocators Productive Integrated Service, Inc. simply called as YAPIS and a Convener of TINGOG IIT a premier socio-political organization of MSU-IIT. 

Accomplishments:

• 18 ordinances filed
• 10 ordinances passed
  • City Ordinance 16-6503 – Youth Welfare Code of Iligan City
  • City Ordinance 17-6607 – Tourism Code of Iligan City
  • City Ordinance 17-6589 – Renaming Public Library to City Public Library and Historical Museum
  • City Ordinance 17-6587 – Tourism Promotional Video
  • City Ordinance 18-6745 – Regulating the Entry of Individuals to Various Caves, Waterfalls, Mountains
  • City Ordinance 18-6770 – Recognizing Tartanilya as Transportation Heritage
  • City Ordinance 16-6504 – Youth Participation in the LDRRMC
  • City Ordinance 17-6606 – Institutionalizing Diyandi as the Official Festival of Iligan City
  • City Ordinance 18-6771 – Granting Group Personal Accident Insurance for all members of the Barangay Tanod (co-author)
  • City Ordinance 19-6813 – Implementing Guidelines for the Collection of Eco-Tourism Fees of the Iligan Tinago Mountain Resort
• 50 resolutions filed

5. BALANAY, JAKE (PDPLBN)

Educational Background:

• Chemical Engineering (1995-1997) – Xavier University
• Metallurgical Engineering (1992-1994) – MSU-IIT
• Computer Science (1997-1999) – DBS Computer Center Inc.

Professional Experience:

• City Councilor (2013-present); Committee on Energy, Committee on Housing Development and Urban Poor, Committee on Solid Waste Management, Committee on Cooperative Development
• Former Barangay Captain, Brgy. Maria Cristina (2010-2013 & 2013-2016)

Awards/Accomplishments:

• Kaabag sa Kooperatiba Award 2018
• Committee on Solid Waste Management ✔️ Massive education and information campaign to Purok Presidents on the implementation of the Iligan City Solid Waste Management Plan ✔️Comprehensive Plastic Ban Ordinance (On-going)
• Committee on Cooperative and Livelihood ✔️ List of CLAP LOAN Released 2018 a. Cooperative Union of Iligan City b. First Iligan City United Vendors Association c. Iligan Food Terminal MPC d. Fil-Vinyl MPC e. Gamma Epson MPC
• Committee on Housing and Urban Planning ✔️List of granting lot tiles a. UBHAI Buru-un Resettlement Project b. SUAREZ Townsite Project c. Upper Bara-as Resettlement Project d. POLHAI Onsite Project at Brgy. Saray e. Zone 3B Home Dwellers Ville Del Carmen f. Bliss Village Upper Hinaplanon g. PALMERA Hills Project Sta. Filomena h. Bayview Project Dalipuga i. Dalipuga Townsite
• Committee on Cooperative & Livelihood ✔️Enabled Livelihood Program through Information Communications Technology (ICT)
• Others: ✔️Gift giving ✔️Blood donation ✔️Supports Brigada Eskwela ✔️Supports Pamaskong Handog of SAC of ICPS2

Plataporma:

• Padayun pag supporta and promotion of Livelihood and Cooperative Development programs,
• Build, promote and cultivate our growing local IT BPO industry (call centers) og atoang freelancer community (online job generation). Pamaagi sa mga proyekto og programa na dugang tabang og supporta sa atoang mga homegrown call centers, local startups, og mga online job workers para mo daghan ang mga negosyo og mga trabaho diri sa Iligan.
• Maghimo og programa og proyekto to develop agricultural land sa kabukiran.
• Technical, financial og uban pang klase na tabang sa atong mga fishermen.
• Legislative ordinances for the protection of the environment.

6. BALLER, AMADOR (IND)

 

7. BARRIGA, EMZ (OIP)

8. BELMONTE, QUEENIE (NP)

• City Councilor (2013-present) – declined to accept any committee chairmanship
• Former chief of staff, Office of the Lone Congressional District of Iligan

9. BENEDICTOS, ATTY.PAENG (PDPLBN)

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Arts Major in Anthropology, 1983
• Bachelor of Laws, Mindanao State University, Main Campus 1993

Professional Experience:

• Museum Researcher at Aga Khan Museum, MSU for 9 years (1984-1993)
• City Legal Consultant (1994)
• Assistant City Legal Officer for 6 years (1998-2004)
• Worked abroad, particularlyy in US and in the Middle East for 7 years (2005-2012)
• Executive Assistant of Mayor CGR for 2 years (2013-2015)
• Chief of Staff of Mayor CGR for 3 years (2015-2018)

Platform of Government:

Improve social services for our:

• Puroks
• Fishermen
• Farmers
• Students

 

10. BUSICO, FRED (NP)

• City councilor (2010-2013), Committee on Laws, Rules, Ordinances and Resolutions, Good Governance and Ethics, Committee on Government Assets and Government Facilities, Committee on Franchise, Permits and Licenses
• Private Law Practice, Busico Law Office

11.  CABALUNA, DOCTOR EDSEL (OIP)

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Medicine, Southwestern University- Cebu City

Professional Experience:

• Junior Vice President for Medical Affairs, Head of Emergency Department, Head of Rehab Medicine Department, Lead Internal Quality Auditor (Adventist Medical Center)
• Trained hemodialysis physician, medical and naturopath practitioner
• Founding president and co-founder, Traditional Alternative Medicine Advocate (TAMA)

Agenda:

1. Maningkamot ug mupasar ug city resolution na ang atoang City Hospital maendorso ngadto sa National under DOH aron masmapadako and pundo sa maong hospital, masaktuhan sa medical equipment, mabudgetan ug daghang tambal aron daghan pang mga kabus natong igsuon ang maserbisyuhan.
2. Ibalik ang Botika sa Barangay aron maka-avail ang tanan katawhan sa matag kabarangayan sa baratong tambal. Ipakusog balik ang birthing clinic sa matag Brgy Health Center aron dili magtapok tanan sa City Hospital ug tanan maserbisyuhan.
3. Ipadayon ang libreng konsulta, libreng resita, ug libreng tambal sa tanang kabarangayan, puhon kung makalingkod na sa konseho

12. CAPITAN, ERIC (PFP)

• City councilor (2013-present); Committee on Transportation And Traffic Management, Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Economic Enterprise, Committee on Government Assets and Properties
• former barangay chairman of Brgy. San Miguel

13. DAJAO, FISCAL (IND)

14. DALISAY, MOISES JR. (IND)

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Laws at the Manuel L. Quezon University Batch 1967.
• Academy of American & International Law, International Comparative Law Center, Dallas, Texas USA, May 29 to July 18, 1983
• Program for Development Managers, Asian Institute of Management, February to March 1996.

Professional Experience:

• Provincial Secretary of the Province of Lanao del Norte from 1979 to 1980
• Senior Provincial Board Member in the same province from 1980 to 1986
• Third termer city councilor (1994-1998; 2004-2012), Committee on Water and Energy,  Committee on Police, Public Safety & Order, Good Government & Ethics
  • One Hundred Thirty Four (134) Ordinances and resolutions for the period from July 2004 to October 2006.
• One of his achievements is the approval of the following City Ordinance as follows:
  • City Ordinance No. 06-4925 entitled “An Ordinance Appropriating and Providing the Manner of the Disposition of the Eighty Percent (80%) Share of the City of Iligan of the Proceeds in the Utilization and Development of the National Wealth within its area,and for other related purposes”.
  • City Ordinance No. 06-4925 will benefit the 36,000 electric household consumers with the amount of P27 million by reducing their electric bills thru the application of Electric Subsidy using the 80% Share of the proceeds of National Wealth paid by the National Power Corp. to the City of Iligan.
• Another achievement is the improvement of services of the Iligan City Waterworks for the construction of the Luinab Water Reservoir which cost P36 million to include transmission lines and improvement of Pumping Station. This project will benefit about six (6) barangays and ease the water distribution problem of Iligan City.
• Also the passage of Resolution No. 06-645- A Resolution requesting for prior consultation and/or a plebiscite to be held in the affected Province, City or Town in mindanao before any application and/or enforcement whether the same be Transitory Temporary, or Permanent of any projected GRP-MILF PEACE AGREEMENT or any part, portion or side agreement thereof: and urging the concurrence therewith of the Philippine Councilors League in an Island Congrees assembled in Davao City from August 10-12, 2006.

15. ECHAVEZ, VERONICO (NP)

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, ICC

Professional Background:

• Negosyante
• Nagsugod ug purok leader
• Barangay Kagawad (1 term)
• Barangay Captain (3 terms)

Awards and Achievements:

• 2018 Most Supportive Brgy Captain awarded by Amai Pakpak Medical Center
• 2017 Most Outstanding Brgy. Peacekeeping Action Team Urban Category (Region 10) awarded by Police Chief Superintendent Timoteo Gascon Pacleb and DILG Regional Director Agabe
• 2016 Most Outstanding Brgy. Peacekeeping Action Team Urban Category (Region 10) awarded by Gen. Ronal dela Rosa
• Task Force Cerberus Commander
• 2015 Most Supportive Brgy. Chairman awarded by PNP-Iligan City
• 2014 Outstanding Brgy. Captain (Davao Media and Phil Media Award)
• 2012 Bida ng Barangay Region 10 awarded by Former Gov. Oscar Moreno sponsored by Talk N Text

16. ESCALONA, ELIZER (IND)

• Award of Anti-Dissidence Campaign (medal and ribbon; with small combat star) for having been engaged in combat operation/pacification against terrorist in Camarines Norte (1983); Southern Tagalog region (1985); and Mindanao-Sulu (1988)
• Award of Military Merit Medal (1991)

Advocacies:

• Peace and Order
• Environmental Protection

17. GENON, TATA (OIP)

 

18. LARRAZABAL, PISYONG (UNA)

• City councilor, Iligan City
• Committee on Infrastructure & Public Facilities
• Committee on Agriculture, Food & Fisheries

Platform / Advocacy:

• Peace and Order
• Indigency Program
• Social services
• Youth empowerment
• Ordinance implementation
• Netizen’s patrol
• Government transparency

19. LIM, DOC BUNZ (PDPLBN)

• City Councilor (2013-present); Committee on Health And Sanitation, Committee on Women, Committee on Census and Statistics
• Medical Officer V, Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital (GTLMH)

Advocacies:

1. Mapundohan ug saktong budget ang City Hospital
2. Indigent program nga nag-ila sa tinuod na kabos o timawa pinaagi sa color-coded indigent card
3. Mahatagan ug saktong pagtagad ang Barangay Health Center

20. MACAPAGAL, MACKY (PDPLBN)

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Trinity University of Asia, Manila)

Professional Experience:

• Territory Manager- Mead Johnson Philippines Inc.
• Area Specialist Manager- Novartis Healthcare
• Chief Executive Officer- MGM Multi-Business Enterprises Inc. (Homestay Ilihan)
• Owner of Macki’s Friedhouse
• Office of Civil Defense Member – Part of Incident Management Team During the Papal Visit in Tacloban (January 2015)
• Iligan City Sports Director (2013-2014)
• President- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Managers for Region X (2014-2015)
• Iligan City DRR and Management Officer (2014-2016)
• Special Operations Officer for DRR Management, Clean & Green, Solid Waste Management, Tourism and Traffic (2016-2017)
• Vice Chairman – Diyandi Festival (2016 & 2018)
• Special Operations Officer for Tourism & Traffic Management (2018)

Accomplishments/Achievements:

• Apart from these, Kuya Macky initiated and supported the following:
  • Procurement of two (2) new ambulances
  • No payment for transporting patients using our government ambulances
  • Establishment of Liga Iligan Basketball League

Platform of Government:

• S- Sports: Facility/Complex through coordinating with God-willing, our soon-to-be Cong. Leony Roy Ga
• T- Tourism Development
• D-Disaster Management on every barangay
• N- Negosyo para sa mga kabus

 

21. MAMINTA, TINGTING (OIP)

• Forester, student leader, community leader, business leader, School PTA leader

Priorities:

• In-situ biodiversity conservation
• Agri-tourism development
• Agri-fishery program to help uplift the socio-economic condition of our fisherfolk sector in Iligan.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like sari-sari store, bakery, internet cafe shops, barber shops, loading stations, etc.
• Backyard and urban gardening to address ongoing problems related to community health and household self-sufficiency

22. MARCELLA, ELMER (OIP)

Priorities:

• Law and order of city ordinances
• Brighter street lights
• HD CCTV in all areas
• Reduce traffic volume / rerouting
• Modern command center

 

23. MARZO, RUDY (OIP)

• Former Vice Mayor, Iligan City

24. MECARSOS, ASTERIO (IND)

25. MINAGA, ESAY GO (NP)

Priority: ‘We need to maximize land productivity even in the small lands owned by small farmers.The inclusive road to growth ‘Agriculture’ hinterland development to have economic strength for our community.’

26. NIEZ, BOY (NP)

27. ONG, RYAN (PDPLBN)

• City councilor (2013-present); Committee on Social Service, Committee on Science and Information Technology, Committee on Drugs and Moral Recovery, Committee on Research Project and Feasibility

28. PACAÑA, TETE (PDPLBN)

• City councilor (2013-present); Committee on Human Rights

29. PADILLA, VERNE (NP)

Educational Background:

• AB International Studies, Majors in Public and Private International Law, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

Professional Experience:

• Political Affairs Officer, House of Representatives, Office of Cong. Siao
• Head, BFF Media, Promotions and Communications
• President, St. Therese de Avila Learning Center
• Proprietor, Avilans School of Music
• Proprietor, Friends Radio
• President, JCI Iligan Inc (2015)

 

30. PARDILLO, NOLI (PDPLBN)

• City councilor (2013-present) –  Committee Chairman Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affair, Committee on Education, Committee on Good Governance
• Former Brgy Kagawad, Brgy Pala-o
• Council chairman, Boy Scouts of the Philippines

31. PLANDO, DEMY (PDPLBN)

Educational Background:

• Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering Tech, MSU -IIT (1975-1978)
• AB English Literature, St. Michael’s College (1981-1984)
• College of Law, MSU Main (1988-1993)

Professional Experience:

• City councilor (2013-present) – Committee on Rules, Laws and Ordinance, Committee on Labor And Employment, Committee on Trade, Commerce and Industries
• Attorney at Law, Demy Plando Law Office

 

32. QUIDLAT, ROEL (OIP)

33. REBLEZA, JEPOY (IND)

34. RUIZ, CHONILO (IND)

• City councilor, (1998-2001;2004-2013)
• Doctor of medicine
• Author of 6 major legislation: environment code; solid waste code, environmental health & sanitation code; animal welfare code; child welfare code; HIV/AID ordinance
• Responsible for construction of rehab center & CMRCF
• Worked for increased pay of BHW/BNS,DCW&CDW

 

35. RUIZ, JUN (IND)

• Professional mechanical engineer
• Certified vibration analyst (USA)
• Fire safety practitioner
• Has a wide experience in the water system

Priority Program:

• Water system

 

36. SABARRE, PHILAMER (NP)

• Founder/President and Senior Pastor Newlife Christian Center Iligan City Inc.
• President /Chairman of the board I.M.A. Iligan Ministers Association Inc.
• Honorary Member JCI – Junior Chamber International Iligan City Chapter Inc.
• Former City Consultant on Moral Recovery Program MRP-VF City of Iligan 2007-2013.
• Adviser Full Gospel Businessman Fellowship Iligan City Chapter
• Co-Convener No To Coal Movement Iligan City Chapter
• Co-Convener No To Casino Movement Iligan City Chapter
• Business Consultant/Co-Owner Villa Sabarre Catering and Allied Services
• National Philippine Coordinator JSMI Intl. U.S.A.
• Chairman Jesus Reigns Movement Iligan City and Lanao Del Norte
• Member Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iligan City
• Member United Iligan Movement
• Member IFP Intercessors for the Phil’s, Iligan Chapter
• Board Member Haggai Alumni Association School of Leadership Inc.
• Graduate LWBTC Living Word Bible Training Center
• Board Member Centrist Democratic Party (CDP) – Iligan City Chapter Inc.
• Organizer Bangon Pilipinas Movement Mindanao
• PNP -CHS Speakers Bureau City Coordinator Iligan City
• Founder Juan’s Kitchen Feeding Program
• Founder Iligan May Pag-Asa Ka Pa Movement
• Nominee for Cebuana’s Happiest Pinoy 2015
• Recipient – Outstanding Community Leader Award 2014 – Phil Media
• Recognized by General Alumni Association City Central School as Exemplary Achiever in Religion and Public Service 2015
• Committee Ways and Means for Gawad Kalinga Bayani Challenge Iligan City 2010
• Adviser – (MIPA) Metro Iligan Photographer Association
• Recipient -Outstanding Exemplary Leader-Press Freedom Award 2015
• Dr. Myles Munroe School of Leadership-Certificate / Trainee
• NLSM School of Leadership-Certificate / Trainee / New Life School of Ministry
• Xavier University Governance and Leadership Workshop and Seminar -Certificate / Trainee
• Dr. John Maxwell School of Leadership-Certificate / Trainee
• Spiritual Director AIM GLOBAL INC. Iligan City Branch Office
• Micro Leader AIM COOP INC. Iligan City Branch
• Board Member / Head Political Affairs of Mindanao Evangelical Leader’s Council
• Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Political Leadership-Certificate / Trainee

37. SWEET, MICHELLE (NP)

• City councilor, Iligan City (2010-2013) – Committee on Women, Committee on Tourism, Committee on History, Arts and Culture

 

38. TABINAS, JOAN (IND)

39. TAMULA, TATA (PDPLBN)

Professional Experience:

• Employed in a corporate job for 12 years (1980-1992)
• In 1992, he opened a bakery business in Kilumco Compound, Camague, Iligan City until he was able to put up a commissary in Bara-as named as Nikki’s Bread and Pastry Shop.
• His bakery supplies for the hotdog buns and burger buns for all Jollibee stores and refreshment stores in Iligan City.
• Had a calenderia/canteen in NSC, MSU-IIT, and Trendline Fastfood Center
• He developed subdivisions and built houses for the following: ▪️Phase IV -372 house & lot units in Bara-as ▪️Phase II-B- 160 house & lot units, 9 lot units in Bara-as ▪️Phase V-A -202 house & lot units in Tipanoy ▪️Phase V-B -333 townhouse units

◾️Voluntary Services

• Provided filling materials and developed the area for Malta Red Cross Housing in Digkilaan, Iligan City Offered his heavy equipment in clearing the affected areas during the Sendong Calamity

◾️As a retired businessman, Tata Tamula would want to help the people of Iligan through sharing his knowledge and experience:

• Livelihood programs (bread baking, heavy equipment operator, basic welding, among others)
• Land Use
• Socialized Vertical Housing & Cemetery
• Food Security – train people in every barangay with the Department of Agriculture’s (DAR) supervision on how to plant vegetables intended for retirees and senior citizens

 

40. UY, IAN (PDPLBN)

• City councilor (2013-present), Committee on Games and Amusement, Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction Management, Committee on Police and Public Order
• Iligan City Sports Office Head (Mayor Regencia’s admin)

41. VILLACIN, GLENN (NP)

Educational Background:

• Chemical Engineering, St Michael’s College
• Master in Business Administration, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

Professional Experience:

• Licensed Chemical Engineer, San Miguel Corporation
• Past national president, Filipino Teachers in Japan
• President, Iligan Hotels and Restaurants and Resorts
• Overall Chairman, Kasadya 2005
• Past president, PICHE Iligan

Priority Programs:

• Total water system development
• Comprehensive solid waste management plan
• Investment and promotions
• Private-Public partnerships