Willie Ong is a Filipino physician and politician. In the May 13, 2019 election, he ran for senator under Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas CMD) Party but he failed to win.
Latest Update
On September 22, 2021, Dr. Ong announced his intention to run for vice president in tandem with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno who is running under the Aksyon Demokratiko party.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> William Tan Ong
Nickname –> Willie
Birthdate –> October 24, 1963 (age 58)
Birthplace –> Metro Manila, Philippines
Spouse –> Dra. Anna Liza Ramoso
Educational Attainment
College – University of the Philippines Diliman
Degree – Bachelor of Science in Botany
College – De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (Cavite)
Degree – Medicine with specialization in internal medicine and cardiology
Graduate School – University of the Philippines Manila (2001)
Degree – Master in Public Health
Work Experiences
2010-2014 – Consultant, Department of Health (DOH)
2009-2017 – Host, Docs on Call, a radio prograom of DZRH
1999 – Chief Fellow, Philippine General Hospital
1996-1999 – Chief Resident Physicain, Manila Doctors Hospital
1991-present – Medical Director, Pasay Charity Health Center
* Columnist, Pilipino Star Ngayon
* Columnist, Philippine Star
Affiliations
* Founder, Movement of Idealistic and Nationalistic Doctors (MIND), a non-profit organization that seek to encourage and support doctors to stay in the country.
Achievements and Awards
2007 – Outstanding Filipino Physician Award by the Department of Health and JC International Senate
2003 & 2005 – Presidential Award by the Philippine College of Physicians
Advocacy
* Affordable Medicine and Free Consultation
* Improve Health Facilities
* Legalization of Marijuana
Scandals and Controversies
No information
See also: Philippine Election 2022: Candidates for Presidents and Vice Presidents
See also: Candidates for Senator in the May 13, 2019 Philippine Election
See also: Top Government Officials under President Duterte
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