Carlos Gelacio Serapio, otherwise known as Kuya Charlie (born April 11, 1950), is a former Consultant of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs and also as Consultant of the Office of the Executive Secretary under President Benigno Aquino III[1] and was a candidate in the 2022 Philippine vice presidential election running under Faisal Mangondato with the party Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi.
Carlos Serapio | |
|---|---|
| Consultant, Office of the Executive Secretary | |
| In office 2010–2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Consultant, Office of the Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs | |
| In office 2010–2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Born | Carlos Gelacio Serapio April 11, 1950 Sta. Cruz, Manila, The Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Kuya Charlie |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editSerapio was born on April 11, 1950, in the district of Sta. Cruz, Manila.[2]
Serapio was detained under Martial Law from 1978 and 1980 because he was linked to the Legal Department of the Federation of Free Workers.[3]
Serapio also founded a law firm called Serapio and de Castro Law Offices.
Career
editSerapio was once the Consultant of the Office of the Executive Secretary and the Consultant of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs under President Benigno Aquino III.
In 2022, Serapio was a candidate in the 2022 Vice Presidential elections under Faisal Mangondato with the Party Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi.[4]
Political policies
editDomestic policies
editPolitical dynasties
editSerapio says that political dynasties will be not tolerated and that a new constitution will "take care" of the political dynasties.[5]
Criminal activities
editSerapio says that he will re-join the International Criminal Court, which Duterte exited because they attempted to investigate him.[6]
References
edit- ^ Lando, Roy (April 4, 2022). "Carlos Serapio Biography, Achievements". PeoPlaid Profile.
- ^ news
.abs-cbn .com /halalan2022 /candidates /carlos-serapio (subscription required) - ^ "PROFILE: Carlos "Charlie" Serapio | Candidate for Vice President - 2022 elections". PHVOTE.
- ^ Ismael, Javier Joe (December 19, 2021). "VP bet Serapio to push federalism". The Manila Times.
- ^ Leon, Dwight de (February 26, 2022). "In CNN PH vice presidential debate, survey laggards get chance to present stand on issues".
- ^ Abad, Roderick (February 27, 2022). "THE CNN DEBATES | VP aspirant Serapio to change system of government | Roderick Abad".