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Jesse Robredo was a Filipino politician best remembered for his service as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government from 2010 until his death in 2012. He is also remembered for his service as the Mayor of Naga on two occasions. In 2000, Jesse Robredo became the first Filipino mayor to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service.

Francis Pangilinan is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and farm owner. He is best known for his service as a Senator of the Philippines on two occasions between 2001 and 2022. Francis Pangilinan is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Liberal Party.

John Gokongwei began supporting his family as a street peddler at 13, after his father’s death. The billionaire Filipino businessman is the owner of JG Summit. Over the course of his successful business career, he has owned a host of businesses, from a corn-milling plant to an instant coffee brand.

The 8th vice-president of the Philippines, Salvador Laurel had also served as the country’s 5th prime minister. Initially part of the New Society Movement, he later joined the multi-party UNIDO alliance. A Yale alumnus, he also had a successful career as a lawyer, before he stepped into politics.

Iya Villania is a Filipino-Australian actress, television presenter, and host. She is best known for working as a video jockey in the Philippine TV channel MYX. Villania is also known for portraying the role of Sydney Torres in the popular television drama series Click.

Monsour del Rosario is a Filipino actor, producer, martial artist, and politician. He is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1985 World Championships in Seoul. The following year, he won a bronze medal at the Asian Games. Monsour del Rosario has also appeared in popular films like Demonstone, When Eagles Strike, and The Hunt for Eagle One. 

Joseph Emilio Abaya is a Filipino politician, military officer, and lawyer. He is best known for his service as the Secretary of Transportation and Communications from 18 October 2012 to 30 June 2016. Prior to his political career, Joseph Emilio Abaya served in the Armed Forces of the Philippines as well as in the Philippine Navy.

Armin Luistro is a Filipino Lasallian Brother who served as the Secretary of Education from 2010 to 2016. He is also known for his association with De La Salle University, where he served as the president and as chancellor from 2006 to 2010.

Arnold Atienza is a Filipino Taekwondo athlete, politician, and newscaster. He came into prominence in 1994, when he won a gold medal for the Philippines at the Asian Championships. A prominent political figure, Arnold Atienza served as a member of the Manila City Council from the fifth district from 2013 to 2016.