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Roxas was the standard-bearer of the Liberal Party for the 2016 presidential election. He was officially endorsed by President Aquino to continue the present administration's reforms, collectively dubbed Daang Matuwid ("straight path"), which he formally accepted on July 31, 2015.
Learn about the life and achievements of Senator Mar Roxas, a prominent Filipino politician and leader. He served as a congressman, trade secretary, and senator, and advocated for consumer welfare, education, and IT-BPO industries.
Manuel " Mar " Araneta Roxas II ( Tagalog pronunciation: [ ˈɾɔhas]; born May 13, 1957) is a Filipino politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines. He is the grandson and namesake of former Philippine President Manuel Roxas.
Mar 26, 2022 · Former senator and interior chief Mar Roxas appeared in his hometown to endorse his former running mate, Vice President Leni Robredo, dispelling rumors that he backed another candidate. He praised Robredo's capacities, love, and honesty, and recalled their 2016 victory in Capiz and Bicol.
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- Politics wasn’t originally part of the plan. Roxas’ entry to politics is a tale shared by many politicians, including his running mate Camarines Sur Representative Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo.
- Ateneo, Wharton, ‘adopted’ PMA. Roxas is an alumnus of the best schools both here and abroad. He graduated from the Ateneo de Manila in 1974 then studied economics at the Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania 5 years later.
- Plants vs Zombies and economics. When he finds down time, Roxas toys around with his iPad. His game of choice? The popular Plants vs Zombies. While most people (the reporters covering him included) like the game for its action-packed pace and fun upgrades, Roxas says it’s his favorite because it’s all about economics – specifically, making the most of limited real estate (the lanes where you can put plants and fungi) and maximizing your upgrades.
- Thesis defense Wednesdays. As interior secretary, Roxas paid extra attention to the Philippine National Police (PNP) – particularly when it came to reducing crime in Metro Manila.
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Nov 3, 2015 · A profile of Mar Roxas, the Liberal Party's presidential candidate and Aquino's anointed successor, who faces the challenge of finding his authentic voice and balance between control and trust. The article explores his management style, crisis response, and platform for 2016 elections.
Si Mar Roxas ay isang dating senador, kalihim ng kagawaran ng interior at lokal na pamahalaan, at kandidato sa pagkapangulo ng Pilipinas. Sundan siya sa Twitter para sa kanyang mga opinyon, balita, at mga proyekto sa pagsusulong ng demokrasya, katarungan, at kaunlaran sa bansa.
