Ballot Number: 2
Political Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan
Residence: Quezon City
Birthday: February 27, 1972 (AGE: 52)
Education:
*Left high school to support his family due to financial constraints
Professional experience:
Construction Worker (1988–1989)
Factory Worker (1988–1989)
Machine Operator, PNO Electro-Industrial Incorporated (1989–1992)
Bus Conductor, Pasvil-Pascual Liner (1992–1995)
Bus Conductor, Lipad Transit (1995–2002)
Labor Organizer, Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) (2002–2015)
Secretary General, Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) (2015–present)
2nd Deputy Secretary General, International League of Peoples’ Struggle (ILPS) (2024–present)
National Council Member, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) (2024–present)
Political career:
Active labor rights advocate and organizer with KMU since 2002.
Elected as Secretary General of KMU in 2015, and continues to serve in this capacity
Platforms:
Labor Rights: Advocates for the abolition of contractualization and the implementation of regular employment to ensure job security for workers.
Wage Increase: Proposes a significant wage hike to address the rising cost of living and improve the quality of life for Filipino workers.
Workers’ Welfare: Aims to strengthen labor unions and promote workers’ rights and welfare through legislative measures.
Stance on local issues:
In Favor
Legislation that promotes job security and fair wages for workers.
Strengthening labor unions and protecting the right to organize.
Against:
Contractualization practices that undermine workers’ rights and job security.
Policies that favor employers at the expense of employees’ welfare.
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