SENATORIAL CANDIDATE
12. CABONEGRO, ROY
PARTIDO LAKAS NG MASA

Roy Cabonegro, 48, the current national chairperson of Makakalikasan (Nature Party Philippines) has served in the Commission on Human Rights as Human Rights Observatory specialist and team leader for over a year.

He is campaigning on his experience conducting extensive sustainable development work and green governance advocacy.

Platform and Policy
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The candidate's top priorities if elected to office, tracked against previous promises and accomplishments, if any

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Socialized green communities
 
Renewable energy and green public works
 
Organic agriculture
 
Biodiversity and habitat conservation
 
Ecological economics
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Use of government lands and IPs’ ancestral domains for forest conservation and sustainable habitat area
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100% renewable energy for mass transportation
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100% shift to organic agriculture focusing on enhancing and conserving soil
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  1. Strict enforcement of laws
  2. Deployment of armed forces in permanent ecosystem rehabilitation works (75%)
  3. Mobilization of all public servants in scheduled rehabilitation works
  4. Mobilization of all students and 4Ps program beneficiaries in reforestation
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Partnership development efforts for the setting up and development of Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Center from 2019 to present
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Shift to a mixed service and industrial development

Upholding sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea and rights of Philippine fisherfolk to fish in the area through coast guard patrols and dialogue with other ASEAN members on how to conserve resources for future use
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Major Accomplishments
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The candidate's top five accomplishments and contributions for the last 15 years or so


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Cabonegro has focused his career on environmental protection, sustainable development and responsible governance.

Biodiversity conservation
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Partnership development efforts for the setting up and development of Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Center
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Partnerships and Resource Generation Consultant, September 2019 - present
“Green” program
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“Green” New Normal program of Nature Party PH (Makakalikasan)
Position/Date
Chairperson, Nature Party PH (Makakalikasan), April 2021 - present
Environmentalism
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Supporting environmental and developmental rights
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Policy Research and Advocacy Specialist to the CHR, from November 2016 - December 2017
Community-based programs
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Community-based approaches to agricultural biodiversity conservation
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Officer in Charge of Advocacy Campaigns - South East Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment (SEARICE), from Aug. 2013 - Aug. 2015
Actions and/or Proceedings
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Actions and/or proceedings pending against or resolved in courts or tribunals involving the candidate, based on publicly available information

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Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
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Also known as SALN, this document is a declaration of one's personal finances. Philippine Law requires the SALN to be submitted by all public officials and employees to the Ombudsman. Public officials and employees may opt to voluntarily disclose their SALN to the public.

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Campaign Details
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Key details about the candidate's campaign

Alliances and Endorsements: Running under the senatorial slate of Leody de Guzman
Party History:
Partido Lakas ng Masa
2021-present
Major Donors
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Candidate's major donors and campaign funding sources

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Major Advocacies
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The candidate's top advocacies in the last 15 years or so

 
Environment
Environment
MAKAKALIKASAN (Nature Party Philippines), an emerging national political party espousing deep communitarian ecologism as indicated in its manifesto and unifying principles, in pursuit of its 15-point political agenda
Position/Date
Chairman, 2021 - present
Status
It’s 15-point political agenda is also being promoted in Cabonegro’s 2022 senatorial bid
Personal Details
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Basic information on the candidate's family, background and work experience

Name to appear on the ballot: CABONEGRO, ROY
Full Name: Cabonegro, Roy Jerusalem
Birthdate: Mar. 19, 1974 (48 years old on election day)
Birthplace: Iligan city, Lanao del Norte
Residence: Silang, Cavite
Religion: NA
Languages Spoken: Filipino, English
Parents: NA
Siblings: NA
Marital Status: NA
Children: NA
Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, De la Salle University, Manila Philippines, 1993

Work Experience:

• Chairperson, MAKAKALIKASAN (Nature Party Philippines), April 2021 - present

• Grants and Governance Consultant, Health2Oceans, January 2021- November 2021

• Writer and consultant, Upwork, December 2020 - November 2021

• Partnerships and Resource Generation Consultant - Mindoro Biodiversity

• Conservation Foundation, September 2019 - January 2021

• Human Rights Observatory Specialist and Team Leader to the CHR, January 2018 - May 2019

• Policy Research and Advocacy Specialist to the CHR, November 2016 - December 2017

• Organizational Development Consultant - DENR Manila Bay Coordinating Office, November 2016 - March 2017

• Policy Officer in Charge of Advocacy Campaigns, South East Asia Regional Initiatives for Community Empowerment, August 2013 - August 2015

• Organization and Partnership Development Office, International Institute for Rural Reconstruction - Regional Center for Asia, August 2011 to August 2013

• Regional Facilitator for Asia, Sustainability Watch, January 2007 to July 2011