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THE ELECTORAL REFORM ADVOCATES’ SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR COMELEC APPOINTMENTS
For Chairman:
Atty. Carlos Medina is a graduate from the School of Law of Ateneo de Manila University. He earned his Master of Laws from the University of London and Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. Much of his professional career was spent on teaching, doing consultancies and advocacy work particularly on human rights, promotion of democracy and electoral reforms. He is currently the Executive Director of the Ateneo Human Rights Center. Atty. Medina is a Co-Convenor of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) that conducted electionmonitoring work in the May 14, 2007 elections. The Search Committee finds he best fits the qualities of passion, dynamism, reputation, track record and personal traits that will give the COMELEC the new face and new beginning that the public is clamouring for. His long experience and dedication as a human rights advocate and lawyer, and his most recent work in LENTE will guide him in his role at the Commission. His personal vision of reforms at Comelec, founded on the need to address the problem of eroded credibility and the return of professionalism and dignity to the institution’s bureaucracy, are particularly refreshing and inspiring. Endorsed by: Benjamin Barreto and Randy Tuano
Retired Justice Jose Melo earned his degree in Bachelors of Laws in Manuel L. Quezon University and took his Master of Laws at the University of Santo Tomas. He was a former Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission. In most his professional career, he served as an Associate Justice to the Intermediate Appellate Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. He was appointed by the President to head the commission to investigate the cases of extra-judicial and agrarian reform-related killings. Justice Melo is a much sought-after arbitrator because of his fairness and ability to bring people together toward a just resolution of disputes. As the chair of the Melo Commission, he showed independence by conducting a transparent investigative process and a forthright report on the issue. Endorsed by: Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
For Commissioner:
Judge Adoracion Avisado was a former Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 9, the only Special Drugs Court in Davao City, and was awarded by the three branches of the national government for her outstanding performance in Judiciary. After her retirement as Judge, she pursued her advocacy for the transformation of the justice system and the promotion of human rights particularly for women and children. She is currently the Executive Director of Transformative Justice Institute (TIJ). Judge Avisado is well-known for her honesty, integrity, credibility and competence. This could be attested by the recognitions she received for her work, and the endorsements she got from various sectors in the society including the local government, academe and the religious sectors for the Comelec post. The Search Committee considers her as a woman of passion and dedication who could help bring about change in the electoral process. Endorsed by: Archbishop Fernando Capalla; Mayor Rodrigo Duterte; City Council of Davao City; Hon. Pilar Braga; Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ; Ms. Remedios Rikken; MINCODE ; Womyn Network Group; Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc.; University of Immaculate Conception; Good Shepherd Sisters; Ateneo de Davao University ; and Transformative Justice Institute
Atty. Howard Calleja graduated with a Bachelos degree at the University of Santo Tomas and with a Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila School of Law. He earned his certificate in International Law at Hague Academy of International Law, Netherlands; and a Masters degree in International Law at Duke University, Durham, North California, USA. He is a professor of Law at the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, Far Eastern University Institute of Law and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Law. At present, he is the National Legal Counsel for the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV). While Atty. Calleja is short of experience in electoral reforms, he has been regarded by the people around him as a person of integrity and competence. His work with PPCRV exposed him to the problems of the present electoral system and equipped him in advocating for reforms in the Comelec. Endorsed by: Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER)
Atty. Luie Titao Guia is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Laws in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. He was an Executive Assistant on Legal Matters for the Office of the Chairman of the Commission on Elections during the time of Chair Christian Monsod. He has been doing consultancies to different organizations and institutions on election laws and processes. At present, he is the President and Founding Trustees of the Lawyer’s League for Liberty (LIBERTAS). Atty. Guia is known to the electoral reform advocates as a man of competence, compassion and character. His expertise in election laws and processes has been recognized by various sectors in the society. The Search Committee believes that his expertise and experience in Comelec would be beneficial in implementing genuine electoral reforms in the Commission. Endorsed by: Lawyer’s League for Liberty (LIBERTAS) and Consortium on Electoral Reforms (CER)
Atty. Teresita Herbosa is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Laws in the University of the Philippines. She is a partner of the Angara Abello Conception Regala and Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW). Among her professional achievements, during 30 years of law practice, is her having been the Head of the prestigious Litigation Department of ACCRALAW for more than ten years during which it was consistently recognized as the best in the field. She is also a professorial lecturer at the University of the Philippines College of Law on Remedial Law. She is also active in civic organizations like the Rotary Club of Makati and ZONTA Manila. Atty. Herbosa’s experience in ACCRALAW proves her competence, integrity and independence as she has been recognized as one of the top three litigation lawyers of the Philippines. Aside from her legal expertise, she has also held several administrative positions, which could be valuable in pursuing reforms in the Commission on Elections. Endorsed by: Sr. Sonia Aldeguer, rscj
Judge Gabriel Ingles is the Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 58 in Cebu City. Ingles finished his law degree in University of San Carlos College of Law in 1981 where he is now a Law Professor. He took up his LLM at San Beda Graduate School of Law. He topped the last Profile Taking of Judges covering all RTC and MTC Judges in the Cities and Provinces of Cebu City conducted by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines- Cebu Chapter where he garnered an average of 91.78% with highest score on integrity and competence. Judge Ingles is also active in civic organization such as Cebu-Citiizens Involvement and Maturation in People’s Empowerment and Liberation (C-CIMPEL). Judge Ingles’ experience, educational and professional qualifications would be of help in restructuring and renewing our electoral system. He is regarded as a man of competence, integrity, independence and humility by those he have worked with. Endorsed by: Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, DD and Sr. Sonia Aldeguer, rscj
Ms. Ma. Caridad Manarang earned her Master of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines. During the early parts of her career, she had focused on both the academic and research sectors. She started out as a mathematics instructor at the university and eventually became a research analyst and programmer at the National Computer Institute. Her background boasts of experience at the SGV & Co. / Arthur Anderson & Co. firm as the regional coordinator of the Institute of Advanced Computer Technology (I/ACT) and her eventual post as a member of its Consulting Division (now Accenture). She has also held the post of country principal for the Unisys Corporation and has been also a senior lecturer at the university’s Department of Computer Science. Ms. Manarang has an outstanding career in the field of information technology and is highly regarded by those inside and outside of the IT arena. She would add a critical competence and balance to the Comelec especially that the Commission is moving towards automation and election modernization. Endorsed by: Agusto Lagman
Atty. Marohomsalic has served the government as a commissioner of Human Rights from 1994-2001 and also had involvements in politics as founding deputy legal counsel of Lakas Christian-Muslim Democrats of the Philippines. He has been involved in civil society as member of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections, Muslim Legal Assistance Foundation, and Movement of Concerned Citizens for Civil Liberties. He has published books and articles on peace and human rights issues, as well as on Philippine laws. He was a member of the Special Mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Atty. Marohomsalic earned his Bachelor of Arts at the Far Eastern University and finished law at the University of the Philippines. Atty. Marohomsalic is a man of integrity and dedication to work. His experience in advocacy work equipped him in understanding the issues and concerns on the present electoral system. His being a Muslim might be of advantage in understanding and dealing with the ARMM electoral problems. Endorsed by: Feliciano Bautista and Mahar Mangahas
Undersecretary Enrique D. Perez placed 8th in the BAR exam in 1957. He then joined the Poblador Law Office,
and one year later went to the University of Michiganto obtain his Master’s Degree in Law. Upon completion,
he returned to the Poblador Law Office until 1965 when he was invited to join PLDT as its General Legal Counsel.
Rising to the position of Senior Executive Vice President, he retired in 1999. Spanky continued to serve in the
PLDT Board until 2003 when he was invited to join the RP Government as Undersecretary.
Usec. Perez’s integrity, competence and independence are known to the legal and business arena. Endorsed by: Amb. Albert del Rosario *************************
The
Civil Society Search Committee Request for Submission of
Nominees for Commission on Elections October 4, 2007-October 15,
2007 In view of the existing vacancies
for Commissioner and Chairman of the Commission on Elections, and the upcoming two vacancies for
Commissioners following the February 2, 2008 retirements of Commissioners Resurreccion Borra
and Florentino Tuason, the Civil Society Search Committee (CSSC) is open to receiving nominations
from civil society, business, professional or non-governmental organizations for the following
positions to the Commission on Elections: One (1)
Chairman (for appointment after February 2, 2008) Three
(3) Commissioners (one immediately, two after February 2, 2008) REQUIREMENTS The nominees must fulfill the
following requirements: Statutory requirements: • Natural born citizen of the
Philippines • At least 35 years of age at the
time of his/her appointment • Holder of a college degree • Must not have been a candidate
for any elective position in the immediately preceding elections • Applicants for the position of
Chairman and for at least three other members must be members of the
Philippine Bar who have been engaged in the practice of law for at least 10
years As additional requirements
as imposed by the Civil Society Search Committee, the applicant must have
demonstrated the following: • Integrity/Probity: a
track record of integrity and honesty in public and private life • Independence:
non-partisan, autonomous, a reputation for recognizing conflict of interest
situations and acting appropriately, exhibits loyalty to the duties and
functions of his/her office over and above personal loyalties • Competence: academic
qualifications, special training and technical qualifications, experience in
government service and private practice, record of positions held, and other
accomplishments SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS All nominations must be
accompanied by the following: • Cover sheet with the following
information: o Full name of nominee and
position being nominated to (i.e. chairman or commissioner) o Full contact information (home
and work address, and phone and fax numbers, email address, cellphone
number) o Position being nominated for
(i.e. Commissioner or Chairman) o Full contact information of the
person or organization making the nomination (name, position, office
address, telephone, fax and cellphone numbers, and email address) • Curriculum vitae/bio data • A disclosure on any material
relationship to any of the CSSC members (see below for list of members) • A statement that the nominee is
willing to be nominated and serve if appointed • Any other information the CSSC
may require A soft and/or hard copy of the
documentary requirements will be accepted from October 5, 2007 to the close of business on October 15,
2007, at the following The Civil Society Search
Committee Secretariat c/o Transparency and
Accountability Network Center for Social Policy
Building, Room 209 Social Development Complex,
Ateneo de Manila University Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City Telefax: (02) 426 5927 Email:
Additional guidelines: • In the spirit of full transparency, the list of all nominees and those endorsing them, once finalized, will be made public. • The CSSC strongly discourages organizations from actively campaigning for or publicizing the name(s) of their candidate(s) • The CSSC strongly encourages nominations from competencies other than law, such as information technology, accountancy or management. The Constitution allows three of the commissioners to be non-lawyers. • The Committee also encourages the search for female nominees.
Civil Society Search Committee Members: Sr. Sonia Aldeguer (Cebu Citizen’s Involvement and Maturation for People Empowerment and Liberation) Feliciano M. Bautista (Integrated Bar of the Philippines) Ramon C. Casiple (Institute for Political and Electoral Reforms) Edgar O. Chua (Management Association of the Philippines) Amb. Henrietta T. de Villa (Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting) Edward S. Go (Namfrel) Christian S. Monsod (One Voice) Tony G.M. La Viña (Transparency and Accountability Network) Bertie A. Lim (Makati Business Club) Sr. Rosanne Mallillin (Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines-NASSA) Mahar Mangahas (Social Weather Stations) Benjamin T. Tolosa (Volunteers for Clean Elections)
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