Tito Sotto

BASIC INFORMATION:

• Vicente III Castelo Sotto 

• Age: 76

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

• Bachelor of Arts in English, Colegio de San Juan de Letran 

PREVIOUS JOB/AFFILIATIONS: 

BUSINESSMAN/TV HOST

• Part of the Sotto political clan; also part of trio Tito, Vic, and Joey.

• Co-founded VST & Co., pioneers of Manila Sound.

• Vice mayor of Quezon City (1988–1992)

• Senator: 1992–2004, 2010–2022

• Senate President: 2018–2022

• Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board (2008–2009) under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

• Ran for Vice President in the 2022 national elections but was unsuccessful. 

PLATFORMS:

• Public Welfare. Sotto advocates for legislation that enhances public welfare, focusing on health, education, and social services.

• Anti- Drugs. He maintains a firm anti-drug stance, pushing for strict laws to combat drug abuse.

• Preservation of the Cultural Heritage. He supports the promotion of Filipino cultural heritage through ensuring the presence of a protective legislation.

• Ethical Governance and Transparency. His platform promotes ethical governance and transparency, including accessible financial disclosures.