Isko Moreno

Francisco Moreno Domagoso (born October 24, 1974), also known by his screen name Isko Moreno, is a Filipino politician and former actor who currently serves as the 27th Mayor of Manila since 2019. Prior to becoming mayor, he served as a former three-term councilor of the city's first congressional district from 1998 to 2007 and more recently as the Vice Mayor of Manila from 2007 to 2016. As an actor, Isko Moreno started as a matinee idol and later became known for his mature roles during his short stint in the "titillating films" genre that was prevalent in the country during the 1990s.[3]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Moreno and the surname or paternal family name is Domagoso.
The Honorable

Isko Moreno
27th Mayor of Manila
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Vice MayorMaria Sheilah Lacuna-Pangan
Preceded byJoseph Estrada
Undersecretary of Social Welfare and Development for Luzon Affairs
In office
May 11, 2018 – October 11, 2018
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Chairman of the Board of the North Luzon Railways Corporation (NorthRail) 
In office
July 1, 2017 – October 27, 2017
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Vice Mayor of Manila
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
MayorAlfredo Lim (2007–2013)
Joseph Estrada (2013–2016)
Preceded byDanilo Lacuna
Succeeded byMaria Sheilah Lacuna-Pangan
Member of the
Manila City Council
from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Personal details
Born
Francisco Moreno Domagoso[1][2]

(1974-10-24) October 24, 1974
Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Political partyAsenso Manileño (1998–present)
Other political
affiliations		NUP (2016–present)
PMP (2014–2016)
UNA (2010–2014)
Nacionalista (2006–2010)
Spouse(s)
Diana Lynn Ditan
(
m. 2000)
Children5
ResidenceSanta Cruz, Manila
EducationPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (BS)
Arellano University
OccupationActor, politician

Early life

Domagoso is the only child of Joaquin Domagoso (a stevedore at Manila's North Harbor from Antique province) and Rosario Moreno (from Allen, Northern Samar).[4] At age 10, he found alternative sources of income by pushing a cart and going house-to-house to gather old newspapers and used bottles, then reselling them to a local junk dealer.[5] He also rummaged through restaurant garbage bins for leftover food, which his mother would recook for dinner.[3]

Acting career

Domagoso caught the attention of talent scout Wowie Roxas in 1993 while attending a funeral in Tondo and was then persuaded to join show business.[4][6] He was part of That's Entertainment, a daily variety show featuring German Moreno's stable of aspiring teenage actors, under the screen name Isko Moreno.[3] His major break came in 1993 when he was cast in a cameo role in the romantic movie May Minamahal and became a leading man to Claudine Barretto in Muntik na Kitang Minahal a year later.[6]

He appeared in Siya'y Nagdadalaga, and has appeared in movies such as Exploitation, Mga Babae sa Isla Azul and Misteryosa .[7]

In 2005, during his third term as a councilor of Manila, he returned to acting as a kind-hearted priest in the television drama series Mga Anghel na Walang Langit .[6] He also had a brief appearance in 2007 in the television drama series Bakekang.[7] The following year during his first term as vice mayor, Domagoso had a supporting role in the afternoon soap opera Ligaw na Bulaklak.

In 2014, he was featured as himself in a Japanese Lifestyle Variety Show, Homecoming in his Vice-mayoralty ruling days. He was a proud godfather of AKB48's half-Filipina half-Japanese member from the 2nd generation, Sayaka Akimoto according to the pictures documented by her Mother. He was interviewed by that show, along with Sayaka and her mom and also Sayaka's co-member Mariko Shinoda and a comedian Hiroshi when they visit Manila.

In 2019, He appeared in the movie 3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon! as Yorme who was the former Mayor of Balete, Batangas and the leader of the horse ranch and also an old friend of the President.

Political career

Domagoso started his political career when he was elected and sworn as councilor for Manila's first congressional district in 1998 and reelected in 2001 and 2004 respectively. In 2007, he later became vice mayor of the city. He took a crash course in Local Legislation and Local Finance at University of the Philippines Diliman.[4] He then studied public administration in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) while fulfilling his alderman duties.[3]

Moreno also attended short courses in leadership and governance at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and at the Said Business School, University of Oxford.[8]

During his election campaign in 2007, he criticised what he called "black propaganda" by opponents, but did not pursue any charges.[9] Domagoso eventually won the elections, beating the closest rival by about 80,000 votes.[4]

Domagoso also serves as vice chairman of the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission and studied law in Arellano University, but did not obtain a degree.[4][10]

In May 2012, Joseph Estrada, the former President of the Philippines, announced his intention to run for Mayor of Manila but only for one term in 2013. He ran with Domagoso, who was running for re-election as Vice Mayor.[11] Estrada said, "I’m done with the presidency in Malacañang. Now, I will be moving to the city hall of Manila." He drove his famous “Jeep ni Erap” from San Juan to his new house at Altura, Sta. Mesa, Manila to ceremonially launch his candidacy. He was joined by his wife, former Senator Loi Ejercito and Domagoso.[11] Domagoso said Manileños welcomed Estrada and his wife, adding that they will try to make their stay in Manila comfortable. "We are humbled that the former president of the Philippines will live and stay in Manila," Domagoso said. "We are thankful he had chosen Manila," he added.[11]

On February 16, 2013, Domagoso and other five councilors was arrested by the police, due to alleged bingo operations held in a public place, Domagoso denied the bingo game is in a public place in Sta. Cruz, Manila, and he believed that Mayor Lim was involved in his arrest, and the bingo game was not illegal. The day before, Lim and Estrada signed a "Peace Covenant" to prevent any election related violence in the City of Manila.[12]

In 2016, Domagoso announced that he would run for Senator of the Philippines. He lost in his bid, placing 16th overall.

In July 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed him as the chairman of the board of the North Luzon Railways Corporation (NorthRail) until his resignation in October 2017.[13] In May 2018, he was appointed by Duterte as Undersecretary for Luzon Affairs at the Department of Social Welfare and Development. On October 11, 2018, he officially resigned from his post to run for Mayor of Manila in the 2019 elections.[14]

Mayoralty

Moreno served as the mayor of Manila from 2019 up to present.

City services

Moreno signed an ordinance that gives monthly allowance of PHP 1,000 to each student of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Universidad de Manila. Likewise, all Grade 12 students in all public schools in Manila will get PHP 500 monthly allowance. They will receive it via "cash cards". In order to qualify, the student must be a resident and registered voter of the city, and that they do not incur a failing mark or commit misconduct in school. If the student is not yet of legal age to vote, his or her parent or guardian must be a registered voter to claim the monetary benefit.[15]

Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and solo parents who reside in the capital are entitled to a PHP 500 monthly allowance. The elderly also receives PHP 800 and a cake as a birthday gift from the city government, on top of their PHP 500 monthly allowance.[16]

Infrastructure

Moreno's administration infrastructure projects include the redevelopment of the historic Jones Bridge to restore it to its near-original architecture,[17] the construction of a 10-storey 384-bed building at the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center,[18] and the redevelopment of Manila Zoo which is set to open in 2021.[19]

Public housing for the homeless and city employees was one of the campaign promises of Moreno, and his administration oversaw the construction of high-rise in-city housing projects such as the Tondominium 1 and 2,[20] and Binondominium.[21]

COVID-19 pandemic
Main article: COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila

Personal life

Domagoso is married to Diana Lynn Ditan since 2000. They have five children. One of them is Franco Domagoso, who has a Twitch channel named SirKnightIsMe.

Electoral history
Manila vice mayoral election, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Nacionalista Isko Moreno (Francisco Domagoso) 498,609 79.86
PMP Bonjay Isip-Garcia 119,380 19.12
Lapiang Manggagawa Francisco Pizarra 3,614 0.58
Independent Benjamin Riano 2,765 0.44
Majority 379,229 60.74%
Valid ballots 624,368 90.20
Invalid or blank votes 67,815 9.80
Total votes 692,183 100.00
Nacionalista hold
Manila vice mayoral election, 2013[22]
Party Candidate Votes %
UNA Francisco Domagoso (incumbent) 373,320 62.59%
Liberal Lou Veloso 222,933 37.41%
Total votes 596,253 100.00%
Manila mayoral election, 2019[23]
Party Candidate Votes %
Asenso Manileño Francisco Domagoso 357,925 50.44%
PMP Joseph Estrada (incumbent) 210,605 29.67%
PDP–Laban Alfredo Lim 138,923 19.57%
Independent Others 2,262 0.32%
Total votes 709,715 100.00%

References
  1. Sabillo, Kristine. "How 'Yorme' Isko uses street slang to engage Manileños, millennials". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  2. "'Mas mahusay kesa sa'kin': Duterte pinuri si Yorme Isko | Abante TNT Breaking News". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
  3. Ancheta, Michael (July 15, 2007). "Actor-turned vice mayor Isko Moreno pursues his true calling". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  4. Lo, Ricky (June 3, 2007). "The Saga of Super Isko". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  5. "The story of Isko Moreno on Maalaala Mo Kaya". SunStar. Sun.Star Manila. August 26, 2004. Archived from the original on February 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  6. Bautista, Mario (September 24, 2005). "part of "JEANETTE JOAQUIN: SHE PREFERS HER WOMAN LOVER"". NewsFlash.org. Archived from the original on April 25, 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  7. Isko Moreno's profile, IMDb.com
  8. "The humble beginnings and great ambition of Isko Moreno". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
  9. Hidalgo, Wheng (May 2, 2007). "Manila vice-mayoral bet hits foes' black propaganda". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 9, 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
  10. "Official website of the City of Manila, Vice Mayor section". Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  12. "Archived copy". Rappler. Archived from the original on 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2013-02-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. Ranada, Pia (July 19, 2017). "Isko Moreno is chairman of North Luzon Railways Corp". Rappler. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  14. Tomacruz, Sofia (October 11, 2018). "Isko Moreno resigns from DSWD, eyes running for Manila mayor". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
  15. Gonzales, Catherine (January 28, 2020). "Students of PLM, UdM start receiving P1,000 allowance from Manila gov't". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  16. "Manila mayor bares more benefits for senior citizens". BusinessMirror. October 12, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  17. Adonis, Meg (November 26, 2019). "Newly renovated Jones Bridge reopens". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  18. Gonzales, Catherine (June 24, 2020). "Manila City gov't breaks ground for 'Bagong Ospital ng Maynila'". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  19. Pedrajas, Joseph Almer (July 25, 2020). "Mayor Isko breaks ground for new Manila Zoo". [Manila Bulletin]]. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  20. Moaje, Marita (June 1, 2020). "'Tondominiums' soon to rise in Tondo". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  21. "NEWS FEATURE: Binondominium breaks ground". Manila City Government. June 28, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  22. http://election-results.rappler.com/2013/ncr/metropolitan-manila/manila-city
  23. https://ph.rappler.com/elections/2019/local/region/METRO-MANILA/MANILA/
Political offices
Preceded by
Danny Lacuna		 Vice Mayor of Manila
2007-2016		 Succeeded by
Ma. Sheilah H. Lacuna-Pangan
Preceded by
Joseph Estrada		 Mayor of the City of Manila
2019–present		 Incumbent
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