Many individuals have confidence in former military officers as public officials due to their strong leadership skills and extensive experience. They have worked not only in the military but also with civilians and other government agencies. Many of them have also earned master’s or doctorate degrees, which helps them handle both military and civilian issues.
These officers are experienced in handling crises, having faced dangerous situations and tough challenges with calm and effective decision-making. Their ability to stay focused under pressure boosts people’s confidence in their leadership during difficult times. They are also mission-oriented, often working long hours to accomplish their goals, which makes them seen as dependable leaders. Several former military officers, both current and former legislators, are running for public office in next year’s 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).
