Tito Sotto
Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. | |||||||||||||||
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Succeeded by | Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. | ||||||||||||||
Senator of the Philippines | |||||||||||||||
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board | |||||||||||||||
In office July 2008 – November 2009 | |||||||||||||||
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo | ||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Anselmo Avenido Jr. | ||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Antonio Villar Jr. | ||||||||||||||
12th Vice Mayor of Quezon City | |||||||||||||||
In office February 2, 1988 – January 1, 1992 | |||||||||||||||
Mayor | Brigido Simon, Jr. | ||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Amado Zabala (OIC) | ||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Alicia Herrera (OIC) | ||||||||||||||
Personal details | |||||||||||||||
Born | Vicente Castelo Sotto III August 24, 1948 Manila, Philippines | ||||||||||||||
Political party | NPC (2007–present) | ||||||||||||||
Other political affiliations | LDP (1988–2007) | ||||||||||||||
Spouse |
OPM, Manila sound | ||||||||||||||
Instruments | Vocals | ||||||||||||||
Years active | 1960–1988 | ||||||||||||||
Sports career | |||||||||||||||
Country | Philippines | ||||||||||||||
Sport | Bowling | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Vicente Castelo Sotto III (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈsɔtɔ]; born August 24, 1948), professionally known as Tito Sotto and also known as Tito Sen, is a Filipino politician, entertainer and athlete who served as Senate President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he had two stints each as Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader. He served a total of four terms in the Senate: 1992 to 2004 and 2010 to 2022, tying the record for the longest-serving Senator with Lorenzo Tañada and Franklin Drilon. In between his stints in the Senate, he led the Dangerous Drugs Board for a year. He became the Vice Mayor of Quezon City from 1988 to 1992, and later unsuccessfully ran for vice president in the 2022 elections as Panfilo Lacson's running mate.
Beyond politics, Sotto is an accomplished songwriter, known for founding the iconic musical group
In television, he is known as a co-host of Eat Bulaga!, the longest-running variety show in Philippine television history,[2] and has appeared in numerous television shows and films as an actor. He is colloquially dubbed as "Tito Sen" by audience viewers.
As an athlete, Sotto was also a member of the Philippine national bowling team, representing the country several times at the
Early life and education
Sotto[3] was born on August 24, 1948.[2] His parents were Marcelino Antonio Ojeda Sotto Sr. (1916-1999) and Dr. Herminia Castelo Sotto.[2] His siblings are Valmar (born 1945), Marvic Valentin (born 1954), and Marcelino Antonio Jr. (born 1951).[4]
Sotto's paternal grandfather and namesake was former senator Vicente Sotto (1877–1950), the main author of the Press Freedom Law, whose brother, Filemon (1872–1966) also served as a senator and was one of those who drafted the 1935 Constitution.[5][6]
Sotto studied at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros, Manila for his elementary, high school, and college education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in English.[7]
Entertainment career
Sotto's career started in the 1960s when he joined the combo Tilt Down Men; one of its members was his brother Val. The band played covers of
Political career
Vice Mayor of Quezon City (1988–1992)
Sotto was vice mayor of Quezon City from 1988 to 1992.[2] He founded the Vice-Mayors' League of the Philippines and served as its first president.[2] During this period, Sotto was also named Vice Chairman of Citizens' Drugwatch.[2]
First two terms in Senate (1992–2004)
Sotto was elected to the
From April 30 to May 1, 2001, together with Juan Ponce Enrile, Gregorio Honasan, Panfilo Lacson and Miriam Defensor Santiago, he led the EDSA III protests in support of Joseph Estrada.[9][10] On May 1, 2001, the protesters stormed Malacañang Palace.[10]
In spite of this, he ran for another term in the Senate in 2007 under the TEAM Unity coalition backed by the Arroyo administration, but was unsuccessful, finishing in 19th place.[11]
Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board (2008–2009)
Sotto was appointed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as a member of the board of directors and acting chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board on July 4, 2008, succeeding Anselmo Avenido whose term was expiring that day.[12] The appointment was just over one year after his failed 2007 senatorial bid. Philippine election laws forbid defeated candidates from being appointed to government posts within a year of the election.[12] He served until November 2009.[13]
Third term in Senate (2010–2016)
In late 2009, he resigned as chair of the Dangerous Drugs Board to file his certificate of candidacy as Senator, seeking a comeback to the Senate. He ran under the Nationalist People's Coalition party but campaigned alone because he was not included on any ticket. During the campaign period, he was notably endorsed by Kris Aquino.
After the conclusion of the 2010 Philippine Senate election, Sotto won a seat and placed ninth among twelve winning candidates with roughly twelve million votes, giving him his third non-consecutive term in the upper house.
Upon the commencement of the 15th Congress on July 26, 2010, he was elected by the majority of his fellow senators as the Majority Leader of the Senate as well as the Chairman of its
In July 2013, at the end of the 15th congress, Sotto resigned as the Majority Leader following the resignation of Juan Ponce Enrile, his staunch political mentor, as Senate President. Enrile resigned due to allegations of misusing the Senate funds. Then assistant majority leader Senator Gregorio Honasan became the acting Majority Leader following Sotto's resignation.[14]
On the commencement of the session of the
In 2013, Sotto filed a bill that would mandate all government and non-government employees to receive a 14th month of annual salary.[18] Responding to the Department of Labor and Employment claims that the bill would worsen unemployment if implemented, Sotto said that the existing 13th month pay is not truly a bonus because there are actually 13 months in a year.[18] "There are 52 weeks in a year divide it by four weeks in a month. Thirteen months."[18]
Fourth term in Senate (2016–2022): Senate presidency
Senator Sotto was re-elected in the
Sotto has expressed his support for the revival of the death penalty, but only for "high level drug trafficking".[25][26][27]
On May 3, 2017, during the
One of Taguiwalo's daughters demanded a public apology from Sotto over his offensive remarks, asserting that "no woman deserves that kind of treatment".
In an interview after the hearing, Sotto apologized and claimed that Taguiwalo was not offended by his remarks. He reasoned that perhaps people were just "overly sensitive" and did not "understand the joke".[29][39][40][41] He also added:
"I will be the last person in this country to disrespect a woman because my mother was one of the founders of the Women's Rights Movement … I have two daughters who are separated, single, and have children so I don't think there should be big fuss about it."[29][39][41]
On May 4, Secretary Judy Taguiwalo accepted Sotto's apology, but clarified that "the apology does not fully capture the extent of the gravity of what his 'joke' implied." She also asserted that despite accepting Sotto's apology, she will not tolerate misogyny, anti-women comments, and attacks towards solo parents. Taguiwalo also thanked Sotto for supporting her confirmation as DSWD secretary. She, however, also thanked those who expressed their condemnation of Sotto's statements, and those who supported her and all solo parents.[42][43]
Despite Sotto's apology, and Taguiwalo's acceptance thereof, eight women's and workers’ groups filed an ethics complaint against the senator on May 10, 2017. Among these groups were
On May 9, the Federation of Solo Parents in Luzvimin (FSPL) approached Senator Sotto in his office and requested his support for the passage of amendments to Republic Act No. 8972, or the Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000. These amendments included discounts on medicine, hospitalization fees, clothing, tuition, milk, and vitamins for solo parents and their children. In a statement, Sotto said that he is "ready and willing" to fight for the rights of single parents and assured the group that the amendments will be passed before December 2017.[47][48][49]
On August 7, 2017, Sotto filed a resolution for the
At the start of the
2022 vice presidential campaign
On March 23, 2021, Sotto stated that he and fellow Senator Panfilo Lacson were being persuaded to form a tandem, [52] but the two senior legislators were still reluctant on deciding if they will file a candidacy together or individually, and when he was asked in an interview if he would run for higher office in the coming elections since he is term-limited and barred from running a third consecutive term as Senator, Sotto said that he is still undecided.[52]
On May 2021, Sotto revealed his contemplation on running for vice president in 2022 during a television interview on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).[53][54] Later on June 7, Sotto declared that if Panfilo Lacson decides to run for president in the 2022 election, he will "definitely" run as vice president in tandem with Lacson.[54] By July 20, Sotto and Lacson made a press release revealing that they will run as a tandem in 2022,[55] with the formal launch of their candidacies being held on September 8, the first campaign launch to be taped and edited before broadcast in Philippine history.[56]
Sotto and Lacson's platforms include restoring trust in the government and a better lifestyle for Filipinos,[57] with solutions that revolved around addressing corruption. Sotto and Lacson planned to initiate an anti-corruption drive, reform the national budget, and digitalize government services.[58]
Sotto only placed 3rd in the unofficial tally, eventually losing to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.[59][60][61] On the next day, Sotto officially conceded, being quoted “The people have made their choice. I accept the will of the People,” he said.[62] Meanwhile his running mate Lacson, on the other hand, also lost his bid for president to Bongbong Marcos, placing fifth with nearly a million votes.[61]
Political positions
Sotto has been described as a conservative by the local media[63][64][65][66] because of his positions regarding social issues, owing to his Roman Catholic background. He has vocally expressed his opposition against measures on reproductive health and women's rights.[67][68]
Sotto had been pushing for the restoration of the
Controversies
Issues surrounding the Pepsi Paloma rape case
In 1982, the 15-year-old actress Pepsi Paloma accused Sotto's brother Vic Sotto and comedians Joey de Leon and Richie D'Horsie of gang raping and taking photos of her on June 21 in a room at the Sulo Hotel in Quezon City.[citation needed] On July 31, Rey dela Cruz, Paloma's talent manager, lodged a formal complaint with Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile. On August 18, Paloma filed charges of rape and acts of lasciviousness against the three television personalities before the Quezon City fiscal's office.[70] The crime of rape at the time, carried the death penalty in the Philippines, and to prevent his brother and cohorts from being sent to the electric chair, Sotto quickly went to see Paloma while she was still securing the services of Atty. Rene Cayetano. According to Paloma, Sotto coerced her into signing an "Affidavit of Desistance" to drop the rape charges against his brother and cohorts[71]—Sotto had allegedly placed a pistol on the table in front of Paloma when he went to talk to her.[72]
In exchange for the dismissal of the charges of rape, the accused issued a public apology towards Paloma, stating:
"We hope that you will not allow the error we have committed against you to stand as a stumbling block to that future which we all look forward to. We therefore ask you to find it in your heart to pardon us for the wrong which we have done against you."[73]
Three years later, Paloma was found dead in an apparent suicide.[74] Dela Cruz was murdered years later.[75]
On May 29, 2018, Sotto made a request to the online news site Inquirer.net to have the March 2014 articles by United States-based columnist Rodel Rodis removed: "The rape of Pepsi Paloma"[71] and "Was Pepsi Paloma murdered?".[74] The articles stated that he used his political connections to influence the outcome of the Pepsi Paloma rape case.[76] After 34 years, in March 2016, Sotto denied involvement in the Pepsi Paloma rape case, stating that it was a gimmick of dela Cruz.[77]
In response, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) asked, "Does he believe his status and authority as Senate President give him better chances of having the stories taken down?"[78]
On July 4, 2018, Inquirer.net took down the articles that Sotto had requested to be removed from their website.[79][80] The NUJP condemned the takedown and issued a statement calling it "one of the darkest days in the annals of Philippine journalism".[81]
As an unintended example of the Streisand effect, Sotto's takedown request of the Inquirer.net articles renewed public interest in the Paloma gang rape case.[82]
Accusations of plagiarism
In 2012, Sotto was accused of plagiarizing several passages
A few days later,
On November 9, 2012,
Sotto was one of the two senators who have inserted provision on
Personal life
Sotto is married to
Actors Oyo Boy Sotto and Miko Sotto (1982–2003) are his nephews.[4] Singer-actress Sharon Cuneta is also his niece.[117]
In the 2010 elections, his son Gian Carlo was elected councilor of Quezon City's 3rd District and served for three consecutive terms before being elected as the vice mayor of the city in the 2019 elections, while his daughter Diorella Maria "Lala" was elected in the 6th District of the same city before being appointed chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board in 2022.[118] His nephews Vico Sotto and Viktor Eriko "Wahoo" Sotto were elected mayor of Pasig and councilor of Parañaque's 2nd District, respectively.[119]
Sotto has enlisted in the military as a reservist in the
Presently, he is the chairman of the Philippine Bowling Federation (PBF).[120] Sotto also plays golf and has won several tournaments.[2]
Filmography
Film
As actor
Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
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1979 | Swing It... Baby! | |||
Al Magat's Mang Kepweng | A dwende | |||
1980 | Mr. One-Two-Three | Juan | ||
Iskul Bukol (Freshmen) | ||||
1981 | Age Doesn't Matter | Also composer | ||
Mr. One-Two-Three Part 2 | Juan | |||
Iskul Bukol 2 (Sophomore) | ||||
1985 | Ma'am May We Go Out? | Dennis Soriano | Also composer | |
I Have Three Hands | Jovito "Bitoy" Agatep | Also composer | ||
1986 | Horsey-Horsey, Tigidig-Tigidig | Johnny | Also composer | |
Send in the Clowns | Robin | |||
1987 | Ready!.. Aim!.. Fire!.. | Tyson | Also composer | |
1988 | Fly Me to the Moon | Carlo | ||
Wake Up Little Susie | David | [121] | ||
Smith & Wesson | "Special participation" | |||
1989 | Aso't Pusa | Pamboy | ||
1994 | Bawal Na Gamot | Himself | ||
2006 | Enteng Kabisote 3: Okay Ka, Fairy Ko: The Legend Goes On and On and On | Nador | ||
2008 | Iskul Bukol 20 Years After: The Ungasis and Escaleras Adventure | Tito Escalera |
As composer only
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (June 2023) |
Year | Title | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
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1974 | Bamboo Gods and Iron Men | ||
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad | "Esperanza" segment | ||
Dynamite Wong and T.N.T. Jackson | |||
Doctor, Doctor, I Am Sick! | |||
The Exit | |||
1976 | The System | ||
The Interceptors | |||
Makahiya at Talahib | |||
1977 | The Enforcer and the Pussycats | ||
Sgt. Dalanon | |||
1978 | Blind Rage | ||
Kampus? | |||
1981 | Kasalanan Ba? | ||
1982 | Bilanggo: Prison No. 10069 | ||
Just Say You Love Me | |||
1983 | Aguila sa Puting Bato |
Television
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (June 2023) |
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1975–1976 | OK Lang! | Host | IBC |
1975–1979 | Discorama | GMA Network | |
1976–1979 | Student Canteen | ||
1978–1988 | Iskul Bukol | Tito Escalera | IBC |
1979–2023; 2024-present[a] | Eat Bulaga! | Host | RPN/CNN Philippines (1979–1989; 2024-present); ABS-CBN (1989–1995); GMA Network (1995–2023); TV5 (2024-present) |
1987–1989 | Hapi House! | Hapi | IBC |
1991–1993 | TVJ: Television Jesters | Various | |
1992–1993 | TVJ on 5 | ABC
| |
1994–1995 | Rock and Roll 2000 | Himself | ABC
|
1994–1997 | Mixed N.U.T.S. (Numero Unong Terrific Show!) | Various | GMA Network |
1994–2000 | Brigada Siete | Host/Anchor | |
2023–present | Reality Check with Tito Sotto | Host | NET 25
|
2023–2024 | E.A.T. | TV5 |
- Notes
- ^ Appeared on special occasions only since 1992
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External links
- Senator Vicente C. Sotto III – Senate of the Philippines