Percival "Perci" Vilar Cendaña is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing Akbayan Party-list since September 25, 2024.
Perci Cendaña | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the Akbayan Partylist | |
| Assumed office September 25, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tomasito Villarin |
| Constituency | Party-list |
| Commissioner for Luzon of the National Youth Commission | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Chair | Leon Flores III (2011–2013) Gio Tingson (2013–2016) |
| Chair of the UP Diliman University Student Council | |
| In office 1997–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Barry Gutierrez |
| Succeeded by | Giancarlo Sambalido |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Percival Vilar Cendaña September 6, 1976 Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Political party | Akbayan |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Advocacy for youth rights, gender equality, and human rights |
Early life and education
editCendaña was born in the Philippines. He pursued higher education at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he completed his degree. His educational background laid the foundation for his future career in politics and activism.[citation needed]
Political career
editCendaña ran as the first nominee of Akbayan Party-list in the 2022 elections. Akbayan was proclaimed a winner in the party-list election after An Waray party-list was disqualified by the Philippine Commission on Elections on August 14, 2023.[1] Cendaña was sworn in on September 25, 2024.[2]
Advocacies
editLGBTQ+ rights
Cendaña has been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in the Philippines, focusing on key areas such as legal recognition, stronger anti-discrimination legislation, and the creation of inclusive spaces. He has consistently supported efforts to legally recognize the rights and identities of LGBTQ+ individuals while pushing for laws that protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, Cendaña is committed to fostering safe and inclusive environments for the LGBTQ+ community across various sectors.
Youth empowerment
Additionally, Cendaña is committed to fostering safe and inclusive environments for the LGBTQ+ community across various sectors. As a former commissioner of the National Youth Commission, he has also been deeply involved in empowering Filipino youth. His initiatives emphasize increasing youth participation in governance, advocating for accessible and quality education, and creating safe spaces for young people to engage and thrive in their communities.
Drug Policy
In November 2024, Akbayan's Cendaña authored House Bill No. 11044, the “Kian Bill,” which aims to ban “tokhang”, drug lists and torture among others in the Philippine drug war.[3]
References
edit- ^ De Leon, Dwight. "Comelec upholds cancellation of An Waray's registration". Rappler. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ De Leon, Dwight. "Akbayan back in the House after Comelec formalizes 2022 election win". Rappler. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Sarao, Zacarian (November 4, 2024). "'Kian Bill' seeking to ban 'tokhang' filed in House". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 4, 2024.