Wilson Amad
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Wilson Caritero Amad | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1972 Dalaguete, Cebu, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Indpendent |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Concepcion Amad |
| Alma mater | University of San Jose–Recoletos (BA) Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary (MA) |
| Occupation | Accountant, Business Executive, Broadcaster, Preacher |
Wilson Caritero Amad (born June 9, 1972) is a Filipino activist, accountant, business executive, broadcaster, and preacher. He is married to Maria Concepcion Amad and resides in Barangay Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental.[1] [2]
Education
Amad earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of San Jose–Recoletos. He furthered his studies with a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Mater Dei College and a Master of Arts in Moral Theology from Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary. [1]
Professional Career
Throughout his career, Amad has held various positions. This includes being a Regional Manager at Philko Ubins LTD, member of the Board of Directors at Phividec Industrial Estate, General Manager of Boom Marine Corporation, and President of the Confederation of Exporters – Region 10A. He is listed as the head of Kampana Mass Media Production Apostolate, the spokesperson of the Plaridel Higaonon Tribal Council since 2019, and a lay evangelizer since 2000. [2]
In addition to his roles in business, he has been active as a Catholic preacher and broadcaster. [1]
Political Career
In October 2021, Amad filed his certificate of candidacy for Vice President in the 2022 Philippine presidential election. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) declared him a nuisance candidate, a decision he contested. In July 2022, the Supreme Court of the Philippines reprimanded COMELEC members over the exclusion, highlighting procedural lapses.[3]
Undeterred, Amad filed his certificate of candidacy for senator on October 6, 2024, for the 2025 Philippine Senate election. Among his platforms is the advocacy for an anti-dynasty bill.[4]
In December 2024, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) included Amad in its final list of 66 approved senatorial candidates for the 2025 elections.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Wilson Amad". PeoPlaid. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Wilson Amad". Rappler. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ↑ "G.R. No. 258448 - Wilson Caritero Amad vs. Commission on Elections". Supreme Court E-Library. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Singer Jimmy Bondoc, ex-VP bet Wilson Amad formalize senatorial bids for 2025 polls". GMA News Online. October 6, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ "List of approved 2025 senatorial candidates". Rappler. December 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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