Manuel Morato
Encyclopedia
Manoling Morato is an infamous public servant in the Philippines
.
Mayor and Quezon City
's first appointed mayor Tomàs Morató, a blond
and blue-eyed Spanish
settler in the Philippines. He graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Economics
at the Loyola University
in Los Angeles, California
. He never managed to succeed in any business of his own, so his family generously gave him the post of President in their family companies T.F. Ventures Inc., Philippine Plywood Corporation and Sta. Cecilia Sawmills.
Fidel Ramos. During his incumbency, the PCSO launched the very first 'On-Line lottery
' in the Philippines. Like similar games run in other parts of the world, this online lottery, better known as lotto
, proved extremely popular with the Philippine public. Its legality was questioned, but the Supreme Court ruled that the new lottery was legal. Since then, more lottery game forms have been added.
In 2004, he was appointed by President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
as director/ member of its board of trustees.
, Morato ran for the position of Philippine senator
but he lost.
In the 1998 elections
, he founded Partido Bansang Marangal (National Dignity Party) and ran for the position of President
with Camilo Sabio
as his running mate, but he lost. He lost to his nemesis, then Vice President
Joseph Estrada
, earning last place in the results.
In the 2001 elections
, together with Sabio, he ran for the position of senator
and lost.
. The show was initially for lotto draw results but he decided to add his commentaries and viewer phone calls. One of its episodes featured a security camera video showing Joseph Estrada
gambling in a casino
. The show was cutoff in 1998 when Estrada ascended to the presidency and was returned in 2004 when Arroyo appointed him as board director of the PCSO.
His life was filmed in 1998, before the Philippine centennial celebrations, with the role portrayed by actor Joel Torre.
It is said that he planned on making a new show with Tony Calvento, a renowned journalist and host on TV and radio. But Tony Calvento did not want to be partners with Morato. Tony Calvento picked DOJ Secretary of Justice Raul Gonzalez instead.
In August 2011 he was charged with 4 counts of election offences, accusing him of using his television show to campaign for Gilbert Teodoro.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
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Early life and career
Morato is the son of Calauag, QuezonQuezon
-History:Originally, what now forms Quezon was divided among the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Nueva Ecija. The area was first explored by Juan de Salcedo in 1571-1572, during his expedition from Laguna to Camarines provinces....
Mayor and Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
's first appointed mayor Tomàs Morató, a blond
Blond
Blond or blonde or fair-hair is a hair color characterized by low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. The resultant visible hue depends on various factors, but always has some sort of yellowish color...
and blue-eyed Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
settler in the Philippines. He graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at the Loyola University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions located in Los Angeles, California, United States...
in Los Angeles, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. He never managed to succeed in any business of his own, so his family generously gave him the post of President in their family companies T.F. Ventures Inc., Philippine Plywood Corporation and Sta. Cecilia Sawmills.
Censors board
He gained the most visibility during his tenure as chairman of the Philippines' censorship agency (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, MTRCB) from 1986 to 1992. Many movie producers, actors and directors held protests in front of his office due to his strict application of censorship, majority of which were considered excessive.Sweepstakes office
In 1995, Morato was appointed chairman of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) by PresidentPresident of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
Fidel Ramos. During his incumbency, the PCSO launched the very first 'On-Line lottery
Lottery
A lottery is a form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize.Lottery is outlawed by some governments, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery. It is common to find some degree of regulation of lottery by governments...
' in the Philippines. Like similar games run in other parts of the world, this online lottery, better known as lotto
Lottery
A lottery is a form of gambling which involves the drawing of lots for a prize.Lottery is outlawed by some governments, while others endorse it to the extent of organizing a national or state lottery. It is common to find some degree of regulation of lottery by governments...
, proved extremely popular with the Philippine public. Its legality was questioned, but the Supreme Court ruled that the new lottery was legal. Since then, more lottery game forms have been added.
In 2004, he was appointed by President
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
as director/ member of its board of trustees.
Senate Hearings on PCSO Corruption
In 2011, the Philippine Senate uncovered the fact that under Morato, the PCSO never assisted any non-Catholic religious organizations. Morato said that other religions are also allowed to request the same type of assistance from the PCSO, but could not name any non-Catholic religious organizations or leaders who received similar donations from the PCSO.Political life
In the 1992 electionsPhilippine general election, 1992
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 11, 1992. This was the first general election under the 1987 Philippine Constitution. An estimated 80,000 candidates ran for 17,000 posts from the presidency down to municipal councilors...
, Morato ran for the position of Philippine senator
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
but he lost.
In the 1998 elections
Philippine general election, 1998
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 11, 1998. The two main competing coalitions in the senatorial election were the Lakas-NUCD-UMDP and the Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino -led coalition composed of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino , Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino , the...
, he founded Partido Bansang Marangal (National Dignity Party) and ran for the position of President
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
with Camilo Sabio
Camilo Sabio
Camilo Sabio is a public lawyer and past chairman of the Philippines' Presidential Commission on Good Government. He previously held the position of Secretary-General in the Philippine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998 under Jose de Venecia....
as his running mate, but he lost. He lost to his nemesis, then Vice President
Vice President of the Philippines
-Description:The Vice-President is the first in the Philippine line of succession, assuming the Presidency upon the death, resignation, or removal by impeachment and subsequent conviction of the incumbent. The position was abolished by Martial Law in 1972, and was not included in the original text...
Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada
Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
, earning last place in the results.
In the 2001 elections
Philippine general election, 2001
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 14, 2001. Independent candidate Noli de Castro, a former television anchor of TV Patrol of ABS-CBN was announced as the topnotcher...
, together with Sabio, he ran for the position of senator
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
and lost.
TV Shows and Movies
Morato hosts a weekly talk show Dial-M with former actress Maggie de la Riva on state owned National Broadcasting NetworkNational Broadcasting Network
People's Television is the flagship government television network owned by the Philippine Government through People's Television Network, Inc. . Its head office, studios and transmitter are located at Broadcast Complex, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City .-History:The country's government...
. The show was initially for lotto draw results but he decided to add his commentaries and viewer phone calls. One of its episodes featured a security camera video showing Joseph Estrada
Joseph Estrada
Joseph "Erap" Ejercito Estrada was the 13th President of the Philippines, serving from 1998 until 2001. Estrada was the first person in the Post-EDSA era to be elected both to the presidency and vice-presidency.Estrada gained popularity as a film actor, playing the lead role in over 100 films in...
gambling in a casino
Casino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
. The show was cutoff in 1998 when Estrada ascended to the presidency and was returned in 2004 when Arroyo appointed him as board director of the PCSO.
His life was filmed in 1998, before the Philippine centennial celebrations, with the role portrayed by actor Joel Torre.
It is said that he planned on making a new show with Tony Calvento, a renowned journalist and host on TV and radio. But Tony Calvento did not want to be partners with Morato. Tony Calvento picked DOJ Secretary of Justice Raul Gonzalez instead.
In August 2011 he was charged with 4 counts of election offences, accusing him of using his television show to campaign for Gilbert Teodoro.