Campaign slogans have been a part of most Philippine presidential elections. Such slogans are either formulated by the candidates themselves or popularized by their own supporters which the candidate may later formally adopt.

List

Election Candidate Slogan English
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1953 Ramon Magsaysay Magsaysay is our guy Popularized via the campaign jingle "Mambo Magsaysay" [1]
1957 Carlos P. Garcia Filipino first! [2]
Manuel Manahan Manahan is my man [3]
1965 Diosdado Macapagal Poor boy from Lubao [2]
Ferdinand Marcos This nation can be great again [2]
1986 Corazon Aquino Tama na! Sobra na! Palitan na! lit. Enough! It's too much already! Time for change! The campaign slogan is a reference to Aquino's call for an end to her rival Ferdinand Marcos' administration. Aquino and her supporters accused Marcos of human rights violations, especially during the martial law period, and branded him as a dictator. [4][5][6]
Ferdinand Marcos Marcos pa rin! (We're) still for Marcos! The slogan was used by Marcos' supporters who expressed their desire for the then-incumbent president to remain in power. [4][6]
1992 Fidel Ramos Ed sa 92 Ed for 92 [4][6]
1998 Joseph Estrada Erap Para sa Mahirap lit. Erap for the Poor Estrada campaigned himself as a candidate for poor who seeks to address poverty in the country. His campaign appealed to populism which aimed to secure votes from the masa or masses. The campaign was also in sync with his image as an idol of the masses. "Erap" was his nickname and was also an actor. [7][8]
2010 Benigno Aquino III Kung Walang Corrupt, Walang Mahirap lit. If no one is corrupt, no one will be poor
Main article: Benigno Aquino III 2010 presidential campaign

Aquino's campaign slogan to emphasize his platform against corruption. His campaign is a response to the previous administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo which faced many political scandals some of which implicated the President herself. The slogan proposes that with the eradication of corruption, poverty is likewise addressed.

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Manny Villar Sipag at Tiyaga lit. Diligence and Perseverance Villar's campaign highlighted his roots in an effort to relate to the masses. A billionaire, Villar emphasized on his campaign that he grew up poor, as exemplified in his campaign jingle "Naging Mahirap", and that the diligence and perseverance led him to his current standing and that he is willing to use the same traits to address the issue of poverty. His campaign slogan as reflected with his other campaign materials such as his campaign jingle asserts that he will "end poverty". [8][10][11]
Gilbert Teodoro Sulong lit. Onward
2016 Jejomar Binay Competence and Experience, Only Binay
Main article: Jejomar Binay 2016 presidential campaign

Binay stated that his campaign would focus on "Competence" and "Experience". He says that his critics should not make an issue of his platform and that his campaign slogan is referring to himself; presenting himself as someone who possesses these traits.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Si Miriam Ang Sagot lit. Miriam is the Answer
Main article: Miriam Defensor Santiago 2016 presidential campaign
Rodrigo Duterte Tapang at Malasakit lit. Fearlessness and Compassion
Main article: Rodrigo Duterte 2016 presidential campaign

Even before Duterte formally launched his presidential bid, his supporters have been using the slogan to campaign for their candidate. Duterte's campaign presented him as a candidate with courage and empathy to the Filipino people.

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Grace Poe Gobyernong May Puso lit. Government with a Heart
Main article: Grace Poe 2016 presidential campaign
Mar Roxas Ituloy ang Daang Matuwid lit. Continue the Straight Path
Main article: Mar Roxas 2016 presidential campaign
2022 Ernesto Abella Bagong Pilipino, Bagong Pilipinas lit. New Filipinos, New Philippines [15]
Leody de Guzman Manggagawa Naman! lit. Workers' turn!
Main article: Leody de Guzman 2022 presidential campaign
Norberto Gonzales Puso, Giting at Dangal ng Pilipino lit. Heart, Courage and Honor of the Filipino
Panfilo Lacson Aayusin ang Gobyerno, Aayusin ang Buhay Mo lit. [We'll] fix the government, fix your life
Main article: Panfilo Lacson 2022 presidential campaign
Bongbong Marcos Sama-sama tayong babangon muli. lit. Together, we shall rise again.
Main article: Bongbong Marcos 2022 presidential campaign
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Jose Montemayor Jr. Sa gabay ng Diyos, ang Bansa ay aayos lit. With God's guidance, the nation will be orderly. [17]
Isko Moreno Tunay Na Solusyon, Mabilis Umaksyon! lit. Real solution, quick to take action!
Main article: Isko Moreno 2022 presidential campaign
Manny Pacquiao Panalo ang Mahirap, Panalo ang Pilipino! lit. The poor win, the Filipino wins!
Main article: Manny Pacquiao 2022 presidential campaign
Leni Robredo Gobyernong Tapat, Angat Buhay Lahat lit. [With an] honest government, a better life for all
Main article: Leni Robredo 2022 presidential campaign
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See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c "Campaign slogans". Retrieved 2021-01-26 – via PressReader.
  3. ^ "Can a third force win? - Filipino Journal". 5 August 2015. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  4. ^ a b c "The Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos". An Online Guide About Philippine History. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  5. ^ Timberman, David (1991). A Changeless Land: Continuity and Change in Philippine Politics (illustrated ed.). Singapore: ISEAS. p. 124. ISBN 9813035862. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  6. ^ a b c Tadiar, Neferti Xina M. (2004). Fantasy Production: Sexual Economies and Other Philippine Consequences for the New World Order (illustrated ed.). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press. p. 323. ISBN 9622096271. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  7. ^ De la Rosa, Rolando (22 August 2015). "Slogans and politics". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  8. ^ a b c Inoguchi, Takashi; Blondel, Jean (2012). Political Parties and Democracy: Contemporary Western Europe and Asia (illustrated ed.). New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 200–203. ISBN 978-1137277206. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  9. ^ Lillie, Stephan (29 November 2012). "More than a slogan". London Eye. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  10. ^ Santolan, Joseph (26 March 2010). "A tense election campaign in the Philippines". World Socialist Web Site. International Committee of the Fourth International. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  11. ^ Montlake, Simon (30 April 2010). "Manuel Villar's Run for President". Forbes. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  12. ^ Moraleda, Jane (6 June 2015). "Binay's campaign slogan: Competence and Experience". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  13. ^ "'Tapang at malasakit' na slogan ni Duterte; nagtrending sa social media" [The Tapang at malasakit slogan of Duterte, trending in social media] (in Filipino). Bandera Inquirer. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  14. ^ Lopez, Alexander; Santes, Jonathan (29 September 2015). "Cayetano to run as vice president in 2016". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  15. ^ "Count them in as presidential bets: Abella, Gonzales, Mangondato, Montemayor". INQUIRER.net. 2022-02-08. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  16. ^ BusinessMirror (December 1, 2021). "UniTeam supporters join forces on San Juanico Bridge". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021. ((cite web)): |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ Ombay, Giselle (2022-02-07). "Jose Montemayor Jr. to launch presidential campaign in Pasay City". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  18. ^ "Robredo's new campaign tagline: 'Gobyernong Tapat, Angat Buhay Lahat'". Rappler. June 19, 2022. Archived from the original on March 28, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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