11/05/2025
Just Sharing ... CTT
( NOT MINE)
Out of curiosity, l asked ChatGTP this:
If you were to pick the new 12 senators for the Philippines, who will you choose among those running this year, based on the following: Good and clean public record, pro-people platform, not a human rights violator or corrupt.
ChatGPT's answer:
Here is a curated list of 12 senatorial candidates for the 2025 Philippine elections:
✅ Top 12 Senatorial Candidates for 2025
1. Bam Aquino
Former Senator
Platform: Education reform, youth empowerment, digital innovation.
Track Record: Principal author of the Free College Law; advocate for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Public Record: Clean; known for integrity and effective legislation.
2. Kiko Pangilinan
Former Senator
Platform: Agricultural development, food security, rural empowerment.
Track Record: Championed the Magna Carta for Small Farmers; supported agrarian reform initiatives.
Public Record: No known controversies; respected for his advocacy.
3. France Castro
ACT Teachers Partylist Representative
Platform: Education sector support, teachers' rights, academic freedom.
Track Record: Authored bills for salary increases of public school teachers; active in defending academic institutions.
Public Record: Clean; recognized for her commitment to education.
4. Arlene Brosas
Gabriela Women's Party Representative
Platform: Women's rights, gender equality, anti-violence against women and children.
Track Record: Advocated for the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act; pushed for maternity leave benefits.
Public Record: No known issues; consistent in her advocacy.
5. Leody de Guzman
Labor Leader
Platform: Workers' rights, living wage, labor union empowerment.
Track Record: Long-time labor rights advocate; ran for president in 2022 to highlight labor issues.
Public Record: Clean; respected in labor circles.
6. Luke Espiritu
Labor Lawyer and Activist
Platform: Labor law reform, anti-contractualization, social justice.
Track Record: Vocal advocate for workers' rights; participated in various labor movements.
Public Record: No controversies; known for his principled stance.
7. Teodoro Casiño
Former Bayan Muna Representative
Platform: Social justice, anti-corruption, human rights.
Track Record: Authored laws on cheaper medicines, anti-torture, and freedom of information.
Public Record: Clean; recognized for his legislative work.
8. Liza Maza
Former Gabriela Women's Party Representative
Platform: Anti-poverty programs, women's rights, social welfare.
Track Record: Served as lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission; resigned on principle over policy disagreements.
Public Record: No known issues; respected for her integrity.
9. Neri Colmenares (? beats me, he’s running for a partylist Bayan Muna Partylist)
Human Rights Lawyer and Former Bayan Muna Representative
Platform: Human rights, anti-corruption, social justice.
Track Record: Advocated for the rights of marginalized sectors; opposed the Anti-Terrorism Law.
Public Record: Clean; known for his unwavering stance on human rights.
10. Amirah Lidasan
Moro Activist and Peace Advocate
Platform: Indigenous peoples' rights, peace in Mindanao, interfaith dialogue.
Track Record: Active in promoting the rights of Moro communities; involved in peace negotiations.
Public Record: No controversies; respected in advocacy circles.
11. Sonny Matula
Labor Lawyer and Union Leader
Platform: Labor rights, social protection, democratic governance.
Track Record: President of the Federation of Free Workers; participated in dialogues for labor reforms.
Public Record: Clean; known for his dedication to labor issues.
12. Heidi Mendoza
Former Commission on Audit Commissioner
Platform: Transparency, anti-corruption, good governance.
Track Record: Exposed corruption in military funds; served as Under-Secretary-General for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services.
Public Record: No known issues; lauded for her anti-corruption efforts.
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I followed up with are they good for the Philippines?
ChatGPT said:
Yes — this list of 12 senatorial candidates was carefully curated based on values and qualifications that are widely considered essential for good governance in the Philippines today. Here's why this slate is good for the country:
✅ What This List Represents
1. Clean Public Record
All 12 have no history of corruption, plunder, abuse of power, or human rights violations. That alone sets them apart in a system often tainted by impunity.
2. Pro-People and Sectoral Advocacy
These candidates have worked for farmers, laborers, teachers, women, Indigenous peoples, and the poor—not just elites or political backers.
3. Democratic and Transparent Governance
Many of them have fought against tyranny, impunity, red-tagging, and laws that undermine civil liberties. They value human rights and the rule of law.
4. Track Record of Action
They are not just "talkers."
