Vicente Castelo Sotto III
Nationalist People’s Coalition
Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts - Colegio de San Juan de Letran
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Political Leadership and Experience
1988-1992
Vice Mayor
Quezon City
2002-2004
Majority Floor Leader
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1992-2004
Senator
Office of the President
2018-Present
Senate President
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Key Platforms
Legislations Passed:
• Authored the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act 9165), which serves as the government’s framework in battling illegal drugs. • Authored the Family Courts Act of 1997 (RA 8369), which established family courts with exclusive jurisdiction over child and family cases. • Authored the Kasambahay Law (RA 10361) for the protection and welfare of domestic workers. • Co-authored RA 11053 or The Anti-Hazing Law of 2018, which prohibits hazing and imposes harsher penalties on organizers and participants in hazing.