How this ‘nobody’ from Pasig defeated a beauty queen for city councilor

MANILA, Philippines – Riding on its members’ track record and, inarguably, Mayor Vico Sotto’s credibility, his slate Giting ng Pasig won a sweep in the local election. Even Paul Senogat, who may be considered the runt of the litter among its councilor bets, defeated better-known, better-resourced candidates, including a Miss Universe runner-up.

Senogat’s victory was, for Sotto, the most remarkable.

“Senogat is not a popular family name. Very small family. No political experience.