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Group-6-presentation-Philippine-Politics-and-Governance-Vico-Sotto.pptx
- 1. ABOUT PRESENTED BY GROUP 6 PASIGCITY VICO SOTTO
- 2. WHO IS HE? EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: •ATTENDED PRESCHOOL AT THE PHILIPPINE MONTESSORI CENTER • ATTENDED BRENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR MOST OF HIS GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL • GRADUATED FROM THE ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY IN 2011 WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, AND EARNED A MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT FROM THE ATENEO SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT IN 2018 • IN 2018, SOTTO RECEIVED THE YSEALI PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP AWARD. • HE DID HIS PROFESSIONAL RESIDENCY AT THE IOWA PUBLIC INFORMATION BOARD AS PART OF THE FELLOWSHIP • BEFORE ENTERING POLITICS, SOTTO TAUGHT SOCIAL SCIENCE AT ARELLANO UNIVERSITY FOR ONE SEMESTER NAME: VICTOR MA. REGIS "VICO" NUBLA SOTTO DATE OF BIRTH: BORN JUNE 17, 1989 PLACE OF ORIGIN: PASIG CITY
- 3. HIS POLITI CAL • SOTTO WASELECTED AS A MEMBER OF SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD (CITY COUNCIL) OF PASIG IN 2016,SERVING A SINGLE TERM BEFORE HE WAS SWORN IN AS MAYOR ON JUNE 30, 2019. AS AN INDEPENDENT COUNCILOR, SOTTO FACED STIFF OPPOSITION TO HIS INITIATIVES, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION. HE FOCUSED HIS ATTENTION ON "THE PASIG TRANSPARENCY MECHANISM ORDINANCE," WHICH SEEKS THE DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC RECORDS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACTS, UPON REQUEST BY ORDINARY CITIZENS. • HE CAMPAIGNED ON A PLATFORM HE REFERRED TO AS THE "BIG V" (BIG FIVE) AGENDA, WHICH PROMOTES UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE, HOUSING PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, PUBLIC CONSULTATION, AND ANTI- CORRUPTION EFFORTS
- 4. KEY CONTRIBU Major programs &public-service projects • SCHOLARSHIP EXPANSION AND EDUCATION SUPPORT. • COVID-19 response programs (mobile kitchens, community kitchens, frontline support). • Mobile Palengke / Mobile Market trucks (food access during lockdowns). • Transport & active mobility initiatives (bike lanes, protected lanes plan). • Disaster preparedness & flood control planning. • Emergency response upgrades (mobile kitchen fleet & emergency cabinets / ‘Go Bag’ transparency). • Solid waste / sustainability pilots (refill soap station prototype with Ecowaste Coalition). NGO partnerships, advocacy & recognitions • Anti-corruption advocacy & international recognition. • Environmental & waste-reduction groups
- 5. GROUP ANALYSIS Strengths Integrity and Anti-corruptionstance • He has emphasised that corruption stems from weak institutions and cultural acceptance, and he claims his administration in Pasig City has tackled entrenched practices like “palakasan”. Youthful, progressive leadership and reform-mindedness • He is relatively young for a city mayor in Manila (born 1989) and broke a long-standing political dynasty in Pasig, which gives his leadership a “fresh face” appeal. Transparency & institutional reform • Under his administration, Pasig passed its own local version of a Freedom of Information ordinance: the “Pasig Transparency Mechanism Ordinance” Public service focus on social sectors • He increased scholarship beneficiaries in Pasig and made health services more accessible. Weaknesses Vulnerability to allegations / legal complaints • Even clean-profile leaders are vulnerable to legal complaints (some of which may be politically motivated). He has had graft complaints filed against him. That opens him to criticism and risks of distraction or resource diversion.
- 6. GROUP ANALYSIS Leadership style His styleis described as leading by example: he emphasises personal integrity so he can hold others accountable. Controversy Political harassment / resistance • Some articles suggest that his strong anti-dynasty and anti-corruption stance make him a target of political push-back, which itself is a kind of controversy (or risk) in governance in the Philippines. High expectations & perception management • Because his brand is “clean, reformist, transparent”, any misstep (or even perceived misstep) is more heavily scrutinised. The high bar his administration has set can be a double-edged sword.
- 7. REFLECTION: Vico Sotto haschanged the way Filipinos view leadership by proving that honest, transparent, and people-centered governance is possible. Unlike many traditional politicians, he leads with humility and integrity, focusing on service rather than power. His reforms in Pasig City—such as the local Freedom of Information ordinance and open procurement system—show that transparency and accountability can rebuild people’s trust in government. What makes Vico Sotto inspiring is his genuine concern for citizens and his refusal to engage in corrupt or patronage-based politics. He listens to ordinary people, values data and evidence in decision-making, and always reminds others that public office is a public trust. Through his example, he teaches that real leadership is not about fame or wealth but about serving others with honesty and empathy. The lesson we can draw from him is clear: change begins when leaders choose integrity over influence, and when citizens demand good governance. Vico Sotto proves that even one principled leader can inspire a generation to believe again in clean, transparent, and compassionate public service.
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