2010 Senatoriables Tentative Lists

As the growing tension for Philippine political supremacy builds up while election period is nearing, the chances of having a constitutional amendment (earlier planned by congressmen seeking extension of terms) and an election postponement are becoming slim. There are actually lots of indicators that the 2010 elections will come. Presidential wannabees are having side by side publicity stints, computerized election materializes, growth of media and citizens' political awareness and political parties announcements of their candidates.

Currently, there are still no clear presidential candidates per party and there is at least only one sure party announcing their vice presidential bet - KAMPI aims DILG Sec. Ronaldo Puno for VP shot. While parties are conservative in announcing their candidates for the top national positions, it seems that they are more willing to give information for their wishlist senatoriables. There are 2 parties who announced their tentative 2010 senatoriable list - Lakas-CMD and the United Opposition.

Here are the lists:

Lakas CMD - House Speaker Prospero Nograles, the party's president released this list last June 2, 2008:

1. Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.
2. Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid
3. Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap
4. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
5. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Bayani Fernando - but Bayani has announced his Presidential bid although it is not yet sure if he gets the party's support.
   
6. Quezon City Mayor Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte
7. Representative Ed Zialcita, 1st District Parañaque
8. Representative Edcel Lagman, 1st District Albay
9. Representative Monico Puentevella, Bacolod City
10. Former Senator Ralph Recto
11. Former Representative Prospero Pichay
12. Representative Art Defensor, Iloilo
13. Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson
14. Optical Media Board Chairman Edu Manzano
15. Representative Abraham Baham Mitra, 2nd District Palawan
16. Former Presidential Chief of Staff Michael Defensor

United Opposition - earlier released by Former Senate President, Ernest Maceda, the chairman emeritus of the party on January 23, 2008 their 2010 tentative senatoriables:

1. United Opposition spokesman Adel Tamano
2. former Cavite congressman Gilbert Remulla
3. incumbent Bukidnon congressman Teofisto Guingona III
4. incumbent Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada
5. incumbent Senator Maria Ana Consuelo "Jamby" Madrigal-Valade

Please take note that these lists are still tentative though announced publicly.