a new member of Aksyon Demokratiko and made his last appearance on his programs. He subsequently filed his certificate of candidacy on October 8. However, on October 13, he withdrew his candidacy. References External links Official former Senator profile 1949 births Living people People from Oriental Mindoro People from Manila De La Salle University alumni Filipino television news anchors Filipino radio journalists ABS-CBN personalities ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs people Filipino Roman Catholics Vice presidents of the Philippines Senators of the 12th Congress of the Philippines University of the East alumni Tagalog people Chairpersons of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council of the Philippines Independent politicians in the Philippines Candidates in the 2004 Philippine vice-presidential election Arroyo administration cabinet members