Joint Statement of Former Philippine Government Officials in Support of VP Leni Robredo
We are former Cabinet members, senior government officials, former chiefs of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, retired Ambassadors, and career civil servants who served under various administrations, most particularly that of President Benigno S. Aquino III. We believe that in the May 2022 elections, the Filipino people will make a choice that will shape our future and that of future generations. We share our people’s aspirations for a government led by a President who is competent, experienced and committed to the principles of integrity, democracy, and genuine public service. A leadership with a vision of greatness, prosperity, independence and self-respect for our country and our people; A leadership that is inclusive and consultative and that will respond to criticism with an openness to dialogue; A leadership that ensures the safety and well-being of all its citizens while respecting human rights and the rule of law and where law enforcers thus evoke trust and a sense of security; A leadership that is committed to protecting our national sovereignty and one that earns the respect of the community of nations; A leadership that takes charge in a crisis – one that is capable, decisive and able to lead by example; A leadership that is committed to serving the people with empathy and compassion – one that listens, one that is able to be with the poor, the voiceless, and the weary; A leadership that is committed to what is right and true, and one that runs an honest and responsive government that inspires confidence and pride. We believe that the best candidate who embodies these aspirations is a true leader who brings with her a solid track record of serving the public; one who possesses all the qualities of an ideal Chief Executive and Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces. We commit ourselves fully to Vice President Leni Robredo’s bid for the presidency to lead the Philippines on an upward path of recovery and greatness. We thus enjoin the Filipino people to give our country the leader that we all deserve. February 01, 2022.
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Julia R. Abad PMS
Florencio B. Abad DBM
Joseph Emilio A. Abaya DOTC
Maria Rosario C. Aguinaldo Retired Ambassador
Delia D. Albert Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Proceso J. Alcala DA
Jose Rene D. Almendras OP - Cabinet Secretary
Luwalhati R. Antonino MinDA
Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon Retired Ambassador
Jorge V. Arizabal Retired Ambassador
Rosalinda D. Baldoz DOLE
Victoria S. Bataclan Retired Ambassador
Emmanuel T. Bautista Former CSAFP
Estrella A. Berenguel Retired Ambassador
Eva G. Betita Retired Ambassador
Sonia C. Brady Retired Ambassador
Jose S. Brillantes Former Secretary of Labor
Blesila C. Cabrera Retired Consul General
Orlan A. Calayag NFA
Emmanuel L. Caparas DOJ
Honorito D. Chaneco LRTA
Maria Zeneida Angara-Collinson Retired Ambassador
Esteban B. Conejos Retired Ambassador
MacArthur F. Corsino Retired Ambassador
Adrian S. Cristobal Jr. DTI
Claro S. Cristobal Retired Ambassador
Leila M. de Lima DOJ
Virgilio R. de los Reyes DAR
Teresita Quintos-Deles OPAPP
Jessie D. Dellosa Former CSAFP
Albert F. del Rosario DFA
Laura Q. del Rosario Retired Ambassador
Gregory L. Domingo DTI
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Emmanuel F. Esguerra NEDA
Antonio A. Fleta DA
Euclides G. Forbes PCA
Cesar P. Garcia NSA
Petronila P. Garcia Retired Ambassador
Leslie B. Gatan Retired Ambassador
Voltaire T. Gazmin DND
Danilo T. Ibayan Retired Consul General
Hernando A. Iriberri Former CSAFP
Eleanor L. Jaucian Retired Ambassador
Edwin Lacierda Presidential Spokesperson
Reynaldo P. Laguda DepEd
Patricia B. Licuanan CHED
Alberto A. Lim DOT
Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC DepEd
Ernesto Lopez DOTC
Eduardo M. Maglaya Retired Ambassador
Bayani V. Mangibin Retired Ambassador
Maria Regina Martin SRA
Manuel C. Medina PRA
Mario G. Montejo DOST
Clemencio F. Montesa Retired Ambassador
Lourdes Gutierrez-Morales Retired Ambassador
Roberto T. Muldong PRA
Imelda M. Nicolas Commission of Filipinos Overseas
Eduardo S. Oban Jr. Former CSAFP
Cristina G. Ortega Retired Ambassador
Alexander A. Padilla PhilHealth
Luz. R. Palacios DFA
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Emerson U. Palad Retired Ambassador DA
Olivia V. Palala DENR Ambassador Re#red
Ramon P. Paje PCDSPO DENR
Manuel L. Quezon III PCDSPO
Zenaida Tacorda-Rabago Retired Ambassador
Jose C. Reaño DA
Cecilia B. Rebong Retired Ambassador
Roland S. Recomono DOTC - OTS
Crescente R. Relacion Retired Ambassador
Susan D. Reyes Office of the President
Virgilio Reyes Jr. Retired Ambassador
Reynaldo B. Robles PRA
Joel Rocamora NAPC
Delia Meñez-Rosal Retired Ambassador
Mar Roxas DILG
Maria Rowena M. Sanchez Retired Ambassador
John “Sunny” P. Sevilla BOC
Rogelio L. Singson DPWH
Alfonso Tan Jr. LTO
Aurora Navarro-Tolentino Retired Ambassador
Melita Sta. Maria-Thomeczek Retired Ambassador
Abigail dela Fuente-Valte Deputy Presidential Spokesperson
Alejandro Vicente Retired Consul General
Hector K. Villaroel Retired Ambassador
Jaime J. Yambao
Peter Anthony A. Abaya PRA
Marilyn J. Alarilla Retired Ambassador
Belen F. Anota Retired Ambassador
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Susan O. Castrence Retired Ambassador
Melchor V. Cayabyab DOTC
Sahid S. Glang Retired Ambassador
Asis G. Perez BFAR
Uriel Norman R. Garibay Retired Ambassador
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