Saturday, May 4, 2013

Know Your Candidates: Edward Hagedorn

Barely 8 days before elections and News Bits Online ventures into the Election Special, featuring senatorial candidates at random hopefully to help you with your vote for the 2013 Midterm Elections





EDWARD SOLON HAGEDORN
Born: October 12, 1946 (age 66) at Parañaque, Rizal
Political Party: Independent
Spouse: María Elena Marcelo
Children: Eva Christie, Elroy John
Residence: Puerto Princesa City, Palawan


Current Mayor of Puerto Princesa City (Capital of Palawan)
Recognized in his dedication to protect the environment.

Background:
He first served Palawan as mayor in 1992. Since then, He ransformed into one of the more famous eco-tourism destinations in the Philippines. It was also on his term that Puerto Princesa was attributed to have the lowest crime rate. Aside from this, he was able to have other initiatives that was able to help Puerto Princesa to the city it is today. He was also the Mayor of the city when  Palawan Underground River was promoted to be included in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Stand on Issues:
Divorce: PRO

Legislative Platform/Agenda:
  • Work that is sustainable
  • Opportunities For Everyone 
  •  National Healthcare System For All
  • Decentralization and Development of Infrastructure and Land Use
  • Renewable and Sustainable Energy
  • Social Policies and Advocacies

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