“Before my term [as Antique’s house representative], Antique lived in the shadows of our neighbouring provinces; but in a span of just less than three years, we were able to revive its glory and steer resilience and sustainability in the province.”

“I have never understood that concept [historical revisionism] simply because I have yet to read a book that actually tells the story of the Philippines — as in a singular book.”

Hontiveros’ energy agenda is to lower the electricity cost while ensuring that the energy supply remains reliable, secure, and of quality for Filipino consumers.

“... if there will be a platform for me to speak out, if there are issues that need to be [spoken about], then I would. I won’t hesitate to do that.”

The greatest lesson that he learned from service was that a politician can be honest, even in our dirty and problematic political atmosphere. That lesson on honesty truly speaks for his stances and himself.

Teddy Baguilat is vying for a seat in the Philippine Senate under the slate of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, advocating for the rights of oppressed peoples — especially the indigenous groups of the Philippines.

In a written interview for Fascinating Features’ Candid Candidates election series, Senator Leila De Lima expressed that she still is still championing justice for herself against unfavourable odds and defamatory allegations.

Aspiring senatorial candidate Samira ‘Ate Sam’ Gutoc-Tomawis is attempting to prove that public trust should stem from one’s political contributions, not by family reputation.

“So I think it’s not me who is limiting myself, but it’s people who limit me because of what they see,” Carmen Zubiaga said.

He believes that his independence for this political race is challenging and yet liberating because his independence causes a lack of a mechanism for him to hold massive campaigns; yet, he also has the freedom to be indebted only to the public he wishes to serve and no one else.

BG asserted that although he may have been born near the turn of the 21st century, he packed those 25 years with as many relevant experiences as he can to prepare him to serve Cebu City’s South District.

“My children asked me if I would be corrupt since I will enter politics, and I told them, ‘You should remind me not to engage in corruption because we have a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, and God does not want corruption.’”

Matula’s early exposure to blue-collar jobs made him realize the struggles of every Filipino worker and the need to fight for their rights as an essential part of society and as human beings.

This article presents a virago’s journey from being an ordinary doctor to landing herself in the ballot boxes as Cebu’s possible Vice Governor, fighting alongside the prominent Governor Garcia to fulfill their willful desires to unceasingly reach out to those who are in need.

In an interview with Congressman Argel Cabatbat of the Magsasaka Partylist, he discussed the troubling aspects of Filipinos’ over-reliance on imported produce and the unsustainability of the currently utilized food system. 

“I am going to use my profession, my knowledge, my expertise to do something bigger, something that would affect the entire country. So that’s the reason why I joined politics.”

“We [the AKO-OFW party-list] are focused sa aming direksyon. We are focused sa aming adhikain. We are focus sa aming adbokasiya na tulungan ang bawat OFW na nangangailangan pati na rin ang kanilang mga pamilya.”

“My duty is to serve the people of Lapu-Lapu City,” Degollacion Jr. said.

“No, hindi ito politica. Ito ay party-list na nag susolog ng karapatan ng bawat pilipino musikero sa ating bansa. Ito ay party-list na gustong i-uplift ng buhay ng mga musicians.”

“Sometimes, when I’m asked who is my major [political] opponent, I say that I am actually opposing the political practice in the Philippines. That means [the] majority of politicians are my opponents.”