List of Philippine presidential campaign slogans

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Campaign slogans have been a part of most Philippine presidential elections. Such slogans are either formulated by the candidates themselves or popularized by their own supporters which the candidate may later formally adopt.

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ElectionCandidateSloganEnglish
translation		DetailsReference
1953 Ramon Magsaysay Magsaysay is our guyPopularized via the campaign jingle "Mambo Magsaysay" [1]
1957 Carlos P. Garcia Filipino first! [2]
Manuel Manahan Manahan is my man [3]
1961 Carlos P. Garcia Filipino first! [2]
Diosdado Macapagal Poor boy from Lubao [2]
1965 Diosdado Macapagal Poor boy from Lubao [2]
Ferdinand Marcos This nation can be great again [2]
1986 Corazon Aquino Tama na! Sobra na! Palitan na!lit. Enough! It's too much already! Time for change!The campaign slogan is a reference to Aquino's call for an end to her rival Ferdinand Marcos' administration. Aquino and her supporters accused Marcos of human rights violations, especially during the martial law period, and branded him as a dictator. [4] [5] [6]
Ferdinand Marcos Marcos pa rin!(We're) still for Marcos!The slogan was used by Marcos' supporters who expressed their desire for the then-incumbent president to remain in power. [4] [6]
1992 Fidel Ramos Ed sa 92Ed for 92 [4] [6]
Miriam Defensor Santiago Kay Miriam kamiWe're for Miriam
Imelda Marcos Marcos parin!(We're) still for Marcos!
1998 Joseph Estrada Erap Para sa Mahiraplit. Erap for the PoorEstrada campaigned himself as a candidate for poor who seeks to address poverty in the country. His campaign appealed to populism which aimed to secure votes from the masa or masses. The campaign was also in sync with his image as an idol of the masses. "Erap" was his nickname and was also an actor. [7] [8]
Jose de Venecia Victory, Joe!
2004 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Go, Go, Gloria!
Fernando Poe Jr. Bagong UmagaNew Morning
Ping Lacson Si Ping ang PanguloPing is the President
Raul Roco Bangong PilipinasNew Philippines
Eddie Villanueva Bangon Pilipinas, Bangon!Rise Philippines, Rise!
2010 Benigno Aquino III Kung Walang Corrupt, Walang Mahiraplit. If no one is corrupt, no one will be poor

Aquino's campaign slogan to emphasize his platform against corruption. His campaign is a response to the previous administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo which faced many political scandals some of which implicated the President herself. The slogan proposes that with the eradication of corruption, poverty is likewise addressed.

 [8] [9]
Manny Villar Sipag at Tiyagalit. Diligence and PerseveranceVillar's campaign highlighted his roots in an effort to relate to the masses. A billionaire, Villar emphasized on his campaign that he grew up poor, as exemplified in his campaign jingle "Naging Mahirap", and that the diligence and perseverance led him to his current standing and that he is willing to use the same traits to address the issue of poverty. His campaign slogan as reflected with his other campaign materials such as his campaign jingle asserts that he will "end poverty". [8] [10] [11]
Gilbert Teodoro Sulonglit. Onward
2016 Jejomar Binay Competence and Experience, Only Binay

Binay stated that his campaign would focus on "Competence" and "Experience". He says that his critics should not make an issue of his platform and that his campaign slogan is referring to himself; presenting himself as someone who possesses these traits.

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Miriam Defensor Santiago Si Miriam Ang Sagotlit. Miriam is the Answer
Rodrigo Duterte Tapang at Malasakitlit. Fearlessness and Compassion

Even before Duterte formally launched his presidential bid, his supporters have been using the slogan to campaign for their candidate. Duterte's campaign presented him as a candidate with courage and empathy to the Filipino people.

 [13] [14]
Grace Poe Gobyernong May Pusolit. Government with a Heart
Mar Roxas Ituloy ang Daang Matuwidlit. Continue the Straight Path
2022 Ernesto Abella Bagong Pilipino, Bagong Pilipinaslit. New Filipinos, New Philippines [15]
Leody de Guzman Manggagawa Naman!lit. Workers' turn!
Norberto Gonzales Puso, Giting at Dangal ng Pilipinolit. Heart, Courage and Honor of the Filipino
Panfilo Lacson Aayusin ang Gobyerno, Aayusin ang Buhay Molit. [We'll] fix the government, fix your life
Bongbong Marcos Sama-sama tayong babangon muli.lit. Together, we shall rise again. [16]
Jose Montemayor Jr.Sa gabay ng Diyos, ang Bansa ay aayoslit. With God's guidance, the nation will be orderly. [17]
Isko Moreno Tunay Na Solusyon, Mabilis Umaksyon!lit. Real solution, quick to take action!
Manny Pacquiao Panalo ang Mahirap, Panalo ang Pilipino!lit. The poor win, the Filipino wins!
Leni Robredo Gobyernong Tapat, Angat Buhay Lahatlit. [With an] honest government, a better life for all [18]

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