Moreno's “two joints” hand sign during his campaign events went viral unknowing that the sign had a different meaning

Moreno was unaware that the “two joints” hand sign he had been doing during his campaigns was associated with the use of drugs. He later found out about its actual meaning. However, he explained that it has always been clear that he does not tolerate drug use. But he made his own spin to the hand sign sayimg, “Yorme, [Willie] Ong, two joints. Organic eh. Organic na lumaki eh. Kaya nga, don’t panic."

March

2022

Former Senator Sergio Osmeña withdrew his support for Isko Moreno's presidential candidacy

After knowing that presidential candidate, Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso disagreed on letting the ICC investigate on the deaths and abuses caused by the drug war implemented by the Duterte administration, former senator Sergio Osmeña withdrew his support for Moreno. Osmeña now backs Leni whom he sees qualified for the presidential position.

February

2022

Mayor Isko Moreno was claimed to have collected $15 million of campaign funds from Bill Gates

Presidential candidate Joey Montemayor raised the question whether Isko Moreno returned $15 million of campaign funds he collected from Bill Gates. Moreno, however said that he did not receive such amount of money. He also debunked the rumor saying, "There is no such thing as $15 million. It is prohibited by law."

February

2022

Moreno left out Doc Willie Ong from their 3-day campaign in the BARMM region

Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said it was the personal decision of his campaign manager, Lito Banayo not to bring Doc Willie in their campaign to prevent an awkward situation where many supporters paired Domagoso with Sara Duterte-Carpio in the areas they will be visiting.

February

2022

Moreno's donation to Cavite's fire victims was counted for vote buying

Mayor Isko's P7.9 million cash assistance for families affected by fire in Cavite was considered an election offense of vote buying based on Section 261 (a) of the Omnibus Election Code.

February

2022

Mayor Isko Moreno kept P50 million of excess campaign funds in 2016

Moreno admitted to have kept P50 million excess campaign funds from his 2016 senate run. This became a part of his income but he did not fail to pay the tax equivalent to the said amount. Also, the Philippines has no existing measures how to go about excess campaign funds.

January

2022

Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso criticized for being neutral on the dictatorship of late President Ferdinand Marcos

He said the public should be more discerning. "Para bang we are being dragged backwards by this situation again and again... We have to move forward. The real enemy is COVID-19, plus dadagdagan mo pa ng pulitika at away pamilya."

October

2021

Isko Moreno scorns #WithdrawIsko

The hashtag trended on Twitter calling on Domagoso to withdraw from the 2022 presidential race. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso scorned the trending call #WithdrawIsko, saying it is his right to run for the presidency.

October

2021

Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso issue vs Robredo

Domagoso called Robredo a "fake leader with a fake color" after she decided to to run as an independent candidate. The Manila Mayor was also called out online for using "yellowtards" (yellow retards) and "inidoro" (toilet) against Robredo and her suporters during a press conference.

October

2021

The DILG issued a show cause order against Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for failure to implement war on drugs in 2018

DILG Undersecretary for External and Legislative Affairs Ricojudge Echiverri explained the show-cause order was finalized and transmitted to Manila in 2019. The second order issued on July 9, 2021 and addressed to Moreno was an "inadvertent reissuance."

August

2021

President Rodrigo R. Duterte on the alleged disorder at Manila vaccination sites

The President said he would strip the city of its power to distribute government cash aid for the alleged chaos after photos on social media showed people jostling each other at the vaccination centers. Top MMDA officials visited the site and found it very orderly and very efficient.

August

2021

President Rodrigo Duterte taunted an unnamed Mayor who allegedly has bikini photos online

Domagoso said portraying sexy characters was just plain and simple work done without malice as an actor, because he had to portray a character. "Imbis na busy sila sa COVID-19, natingnan nila yung picture ko sa gabi kaysa yung picture ng mga namamatay, picture ng nagkakasakit."

August

2021

Isko Moreno urged Government to stop using face shields

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said it's time for the national government to scrap its policy of requiring Filipinos to wear face shields outside their homes. In an interview, Moreno said he had no idea why his pronouncements were taken to be politically motivated when people needed medication more than face shields to combat COVID-19.

June

2021

Late distribution and lack of financial assistance to former Manila residents who were relocated to Naic, Cavite

Moreno, commented on the late ECQ aid distribution for the relocates from Manila. Governor Jonvic C. Remulla defended Naic Mayor Jun Dualan asserting that those who moved to Cavite from Manila City were being treated as Caviteños and that the funds provided by the national government for the ECQ aid were not enough.

April

2021

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno emotional for being called 'Maepal'

A certain human rights lawyer, Atty. Fahima Tajar aired her sentiments against Moreno's product endorsement billboards in EDSA and not thinking about the illegal vendors he eliminated in the streets. Acccording to Isko, all his accepted endorsements were for the benefit of Taal Volcano and Batangas evacuees.

January

2020

Moreno was offered P5 million daily for his efforts to stop illegal sidewalk vendors and clearing roads

Moreno had set out to clear roads and sidewalks of illegal vendors early on his term. He did not acknowledge the existence of death threats but said that these had no impact on his implementation plans in Manila. He previously disclosed that he also received a daily offer of P5 million to stop his drive against illegal vendors.

July

2019

Isko Moreno was called 'walang utang na loob' for running against Estrada in 2019

Estrada supposedly promised Moreno that he would only stay for one term, to pave the way for Moreno to launch his mayoral bid in 2016 but did not keep his promise. In 2019, Moreno ran against him as Mayor of the City of Manila.

March

2019

Plunder complaint filed against Isko Moreno

Five barangay chairpersons filed a plunder complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman against Moreno and other Manila local executives for allegedly pocketing over P77 million in real property taxes. There has been no official report or publicly available update from the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the complaint.

September

2014

Alleged death threat against Isko Moreno

In 2012, Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno filed a police blotter against Mayor Alfredo Lim after he allegedly threatened his life and several city councilors. Lim, however, denied the threat saying that his reputation of being a tough law enforcer may have caused misunderstanding.

June

2013

Alleged illegal gambling filed against Isko Moreno

In 2013, Moreno and other council members were arrested due to Bingo, an illegal form of gambling. The investigating prosecutor dismissed the rest of the charges because of vague allegations on how the acts were committed and the complainant also did not cite a particular provision of RA 6713 that was violated.

February

2013

As long as there is search warrant and warrant of arrest. Under the law you can do that any time of the day. As I have said, tuloy ang war on drugs. Tapos kikilalanin natin yung mga batas na umiiral at yun ang ipatutupad natin. Basta ako, tuloy-tuloy lang yung war on drugs. At ito yung war on drugs kung saan hindi natin tino-tolerate yung pagbebenta ng droga. But the thing is, we must go to the source. Tayo, we’ll go after the source.

March

2022

In fairness kay Pangulong Duterte, talagang halos hirap na hirap kung hindi nawala, halos mawala ‘yung droga sa kalsada. Second thing that I have to give to President Duterte, nawala ‘yung manufacturing sa Pilipinas. Dati meron nahuhuli sa posh subdivision. Nawala nga ang manufacturing, the thing I found out, bulk na ang dumarating dito. So, there must be something wrong with our borders. There must be something wrong with our ports kasi kung wala na ‘yung manufacturing, hirap na magbenta, bakit kung dumating at mahuli namin, 48 kilos, 40 kilos, 5 kilos? So, I think it’s high time for us to address our boundaries, our entries – the port or entries. Then, pag wala nang nagpaplanta, wala nang nagpapasok, naturally walang available na drugs.

January

2022

Drugs are the enemy of the state and the society. It destroys the society. In our time it’s not really acceptable, there is no elbow room here. Yet, there are so many ways to address it based on my own experience in the streets. As you can see in Manila, we apprehend them (drug suspects), we continue to believe in the system, and send them (drug suspects) to the courts.

December

2021

We will support the war on drugs in a manner that is within the bounds of the law. Unfair naman 'yun sa enforcement unit who are putting their lives on the line confronting this ready-to-kill individual. Nilalagay nila sarili nila sa alanganin then you'll hear these type of statements...We have to give an 'A' for the effort kasi hindi 'yan biro. Ang lalim ng droga, noong panahon pa ng dekada '80 lumala 'yan.

January

2020

We will support the war on drugs in a manner that is within the bounds of the law.

May

2019

Same sex union yes but, marriage no.

February

2022

Ang instruction kasi ni Jessica Soho, yes or no (ang sagot). At tsaka instruction ni Jessica Soho, one word. Basta sa Maynila, pantay-pantay. Walang lalaki, walang babae, walang bakla, walang tomboy and you know that very well in Manila equal ang lahat. Ngayon at the same manner, meron din silang opportunity maglingkod sa syudad at makikita nyo ‘yan paglabas ng opisina ko.

January

2022

DISAGREE according to Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews

January

2022

Previous Stance: AGREE If Congress will pass it, I will sign it.

September

2021

I made it clear: rule of law. If Congress gives you such privilege and approves it, I will sign it.

September

2021

Siguro matanong natin sa ating sarili ito kung nasagot natin in a positive way, baka pwede nyo na pag-isipan ‘yan: ‘Ilan ang nakakulong ngayon na tunay na walang kasalanan. Yung ika’y pagkaitan ng isang araw na laya, napakasaklap, mano pa ika’y pagkaitan ng mamuhay o mabuhay dala ng pagkakamali ng pagsesentensya, pagsisiyasat, pagaakusa sa iyo...Dyan sa usapin na ‘yan, no to death penalty.

February

2022

If we have death penalty, I think before we implement death penalty, I think we should address our judicial system.

April

2016

Layunin natin na makabalik nang matiwasay sa trabaho ang mga Manileño upang sila'y makapag hanapbuhay habang tinutulungan natin bumangon ang mga negosyo sa lungsod.

October

2021

Hindi ko naman sila kaaway. I cannot blame Xi Jinping thinking that West Philippine Sea is theirs. But in the same manner, the kind of thinking, the kind of respect must be given to us. No, it’s also ours...Yung perang ibibili ko ng kanyon, bala na ipuputok ko sa kapwa ko Pilipino, ibibili ko na lang ng barko. Mga barkong pandagat na nakatutulong pa in any given tragedy… na makabili tayo ng Navy ship, Coast Guard ship at saka mga air assets for our navy and our coast guards so that we will reinforce what Israel did."

February

2022

We will be fearless in dealing with the West Philippine Sea; at the same time, we will prepare in terms of trade with other countries, that includes China. We must coexist in economic relations. But we will always be loyal to the Philippines. As far as we are concerned it’s ours, and under existing rules and laws it is ours.

January

2022

We will be fearless in fighting for what is ours. We will insist on the Hague Ruling. But at the same time as being fearless, we are going to be fair with our discussion and management of the situation on both sides. We will be faithful to our farmers and fisherfolks. Ang mga mangingisda, dapat makapangisda sa loob ng ating teritoryo sa dagat. At iyon ang magaganap: undeterred, peaceful, and productive fishing opportunities under our rules. Filipino fishermen first.

November

2021

Dapat yan talaga hindi puro press release. They have to show to the people that there is proof behind the claim.

April

2021

Basta papapanagutin natin ang mga nanggahasa sa atin na bahagi ng gobyerno pati pribadong kompanya na nagkasala, nagnakaw, nang-abuso, at sila ay papapanagutin natin sa mata ng batas.

September

2021

Walang ha-harass sa inyo na pulis. Hindi ninyo kailangan ng permit sa barangay.

April

2021

Filipino first is my standard. What benefits will the Philippines and its citizens have? That’s the important foreign policy. If we would join, sign a contract, an organization or trade for that matter, Filipinos should always benefit.

February

2022

We will prepare in terms of trade with other countries, that includes China. We must coexist in economic relations.

January

2022

Why not? What is the difference entering into a contract with a German company developing our facility, this is just regular contracts that we can engage.... So if we can do it with other nations, then I think we can do it with China.

September

2021

AGREE according to PNA News

June

2020

There are many things that need to be adjusted- the distribution of cash assistance (ayuda) which should have been more efficient.

January

2022

Hindi man perpekto ang naging COVID-19 response ng bansa, hindi natin maisasantabi ang mga naging tagumpay ng bansa laban sa pandemya dahil sa pamumuno ni Pangulong Duterte. Hindi madali mamuno sa gitna ng isang pandemya. But our government did its best to respond to the challenges of our time. We must give credit where credit is due.

December

2021

Pangamba at takot sa impeksyon, pangamba at takot sa hanapbuhay, dahil dito, nagdulot ito ng konting pagkakalito. But life must go on. We give credit where credit is due.

December

2021

Kung sila ay merong akusasyon o merong mga kaso, we as a state must pursue those cases to give justice to the victims, whether it is abusing power, corruption, or maybe up to the point, mga pumatay sa mga tao noong araw. Para matahimik naman ang mga kaluluwa nung mga biktima, dapat managot yung dapat managot sa ilalim ng batas. But again, we will not forget, we will continue to remember, and we will always give value to the Filipino people.

February

2022

Don’t forget who killed your kin. Remember that. We know how bloody it was in 1974-1981 in the lives of Muslims in Mindanao. For some of you, your grandfathers, siblings could not be found until now.

February

2022

Let's heal. Ang dami nang umabuso sa bansa natin. Mas mabigat pa ang ginawa sa atin, pinatay ang mga lolo at lola natin ng mga Hapon pero nakuha natin silang patawarin. Nag-move on tayo, but we will not forget so we will not make the same mistakes later on.

October

2021

Yung reforestation program...parang two-pronged yan. Isa ang ginagawa, dalawa ang tumatama. So this is how we are going to address the next generation, to have more clean air, more trees, more greeneries...We will do that in the mountains, in far-flung areas - provide more jobs, create more open green space, and produce more trees for the next generation to enjoy.

February

2022

Unang-una we will acquire more technology available in this world, we will acquire more equipment that is available in this world. Magtatatag tayo ng mga pasilidad na nakatitiyak na iying ating mga kababayan hindi naman maging basang sisiw pagkatagulan, pagkabinagyo, pagkanasunog, pagkabinaha. Itong mga bagay paulit-ulit ng nangyayari, eh, I think we've learned our lesson very well.

January

2022

For decades, government has borrowed and spent billions of pesos in government-led reforestation programs that has had limited success because of the absence of strong support and engagement with LGUs, communities and private sector.

November

2021

The bulk of its budget reverted to treasury year in and year out due to lack of vision for digital transformation.

February

2022

After all, the information highway is itself a very important part of infrastructure development where the Philippines is a laggard compared to many countries.

November

2021

Instead of having a plastic-free city, the mayor is encouraging his constituents to reduce, reuse and recycle non-biodegradable products.

September

2019

Hindi mo masisisi ang tao na tumatanggap ng pera sa hirap ng buhay. Ngunit matalino ang Pilipino. Alam nila kung sino ang tunay na lider na may malasakit sa kanila at kung sino ang fake. Hindi kayang maliitin ng mga pulitiko ang pag-unawa ng tao. Matalino ang Pilipino.

October

2021

Kailangan natin ng mina at given resources to us, fortunately meron tayo. Nowadays, meron ng mga ways and don'ts na kailangan ipapatupad sa mga minero, or what you call responsible mining. So may ways na naproproteksyunan yung ating kapaligiran. At the same time, we can co-exist and help economically in getting these resources at mapakinabangan.

February

2022

Tayo hindi lang tayo nagbibigay ng raw material. We are now being competitive in the world. Selling and delivering products already. We must go in that direction.

February

2022

Pagtitibayin ko. Because isa sa pinakamagandang asset ng bansa ay ating mga minerals. There is also what you call responsible mining and there is the gold standard and world standard for mining. It has to be applied to everyone, to anyone.

January

2022

Okay lang mag mina, basta may disiplina!

December

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

What will be the major reason to stop? And what are we going to gain when we stop? It is long overdue. Let us be fair to environmentalists who fought for this for 20 years. Nakipaglaban ang environmentalists na linisin ang Manila Bay and fortunately for them, Supreme Court decided on the matter.

September

2020

Dapat lang, eh baka mamaya may adik na kandidato, can you imagine kapag may adik na presidente? I mean let's be honest to ourselves, how can we go and campaign against drugs eh even the president eh nagda-drugs. We have to, why not? Ako okay ako, call ako.

October

2021

Modesty aside, you will notice, no one in my family has a government position. You don’t even know my wife. I didn’t allow them to join the government because I was the one elected. You know, I believe in democracy, democracy is okay. The bad dynasty is when it seems like a clan is just eating from the same plate or they just pass it on to each other. I believe it’s better to avoid dynasties. I hope to implement an anti-dynasty law, which has not been implemented for a long time. Hopefully, that can be implemented in the next generation, after this administration.

February

2022

I am uneasy about bad dynasties. While it’s true technically that they are being elected, in fairness to them, we also have a term called ‘delicadeza.' That’s why I don’t like dynasties in national office. Can you believe that you will preside over 100 million people, and then, once you’re done, you want your partner or children to get hired next?

January

2022

Huwag kayong aasa na may bagong mangyayari bukas kung ang ginawa mo ngayon ay katulad ng kahapon. Pareho pa rin ang resulta noon, ‘pag sila pa rin alam ‘nyo na ang finals, tama mali? Sa akin, magbabakasakali pa kayo. Sa kanila, tiyak na – tiyak nang walang mangyayari…. Kaya nga ganyan ang buhay ‘nyo ngayon eh.

December

2021

Hindi lang isang pamilya ang magaling… Let’s find the next generation of leaders who will be better than the leaders that we already had.

August

2021

Hindi ako naniniwala na ang posisyon sa gobyerno minamana in a democratic government. Ang demokrasya, ang taongbayan ang pumipili; hindi ipinipilit 'yung mga kalahi niya pagkatapos na niya...I am not gonna vote for that as a voter and I disagree as a citizen of this country,

June

2021

I trust everyone to follow the health protocols. Mas gusto ko yung kayo ang magkusang disiplina.

June

2021

Ito, idea...sisiguraduhin ko ang mga Ifugao, magkakaroon sila ng senador, ang mga Muslim, magkakaroon ng senador...I don’t know if you’re amenable with that, but I do believe (that) if we want equal opportunity, equal representation, if we wish for those things, if we wish that every body will (have) felt inclusive, felt that they belong, there will be voice for Bangsamoro, there will be somebody there that would understand their culture and history, in the same manner with the northern region.

January

2022

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1547931/isko-moreno-prefers-2-party-system-more-senators-to-represent-all-ph-regions

Dapat ang constitutional change, from the bottom up, doon nanggagaling ang demand. If there’s no demand from the people. Why touch it? Why fix something that is not broken?

July

2020

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1311397/isko-moreno-clamor-to-amend-constitution-must-come-from-the-people

DISAGREE according to Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews

January

2022

Basta ako, ang focus ko, kumbinsihin kitang magpabakuna, kumbinsihin kitang maproteksyunan mo sarili mo, kumbinsihin kitang maproteksyunan pamilya mo, kumbinsihin kitang maging responsableng indibidwal sa kapwa mo, sa pamayanan mo, at sa bansa mo.

January

2022

Tingin ko ‘wag na nating i-ano, mandatory. Pasayahin na lang natin ang tao. Pasko ngayon eh, ‘wag na nating pabigatin ‘yong buhay nila.

December

2021

Definitely it will happen. If there is a need to have a law, then so be it. We will try to be sensible and explain to Congress and Senate that this thing must be attended to. Yung isa sa mga kahilingan ninyo, mga pangarap niyo, ‘yung kapanatagan sa empleyo ay nasa radar din naman natin.

February

2022

Previous Stance: NEUTRAL Naku, that’s the least of my problem. What I want is for you to have jobs, jobs, jobs. Temporary, immediate, basta magka hanapbuhay ka muna. Pag umuunlad na tayo, balikan natin ‘yung issue na ‘yun. For now, we must find a way how to stimulate, as government, businesses so that they can sustain jobs.

October

2021

Basta ako ang loyalty ko sa tao. Kapakinabangan ng tao ang mahalaga sa akin, hindi kapakinabangan ng pulitiko. Kung mabuti ka at tinupad mo ang sinabi mo sasamahan kita, pero kung hindi ka totoo sa sarili mo at sa tao, hindi ako para maging tapat sayo dahil ang katapatan ko, sa taong bayan.

January

2022

Loyalty ko sa tao no matter what.

January

2022

You come here and investigate, do what you have to do. Welcome kayo rito. Wala naman tayong tinatago. Our justice system continues to work, and it’s effective. Gumagana, nothing to hide. We must continue to recognize and welcome these people. Para sa ganun bumalik ulit tayo sa status na, ah wala naman tayong ikinukubli. Saka walang dapat kabahan ang sinuman, kung wala ka namang ginawang kasalanan.

January

2022

I will not prevent anything. Rule of law will be observed under my watch. If there is nothing to hide. Anyway, they are just investigating. It does not mean you are guilty or not. Why not? Wala namang mawawala. We could also gain some level of respect in neighboring countries and makita nila that we are certain about our rules, bakit hindi?

September

2021

When there is life already, nobody should take it away kasi pinagkaloob ng Diyos 'yun. Yung bata na 'yun walang kakayanan ipagtanggol ang sarili niya . . . It may have a bad effect on society, sa katatayuan ng ina, sa katatayuan ng bata but life is life.

January

2022

AGREE according to Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews

January

2022

Yes, why not. E 'di maglabasan kaming lahat. Sabay sabay. Sabihin mo sa kanila sabay sabay. Kung sabay-sabay kami, okay lang, walang problema. Kasi ang ginagawa ngayon, did you allow somebody to be destroyed and create a spin on something that is not true or just to create an impression? Sa akin, dapat pantay pantay.

February

2022

Why, of course. Isn't it a requirement to submit? That should be submitted. Mine is with the government.

January

2022

Kayo po ngayon ang HR Department, kami po ay aplikante sa trabaho. Gusto mo naman bang mag-hire ng isang empleyado na hindi mo nakausap, hindi mo nakita? You deserve to know what’s in our minds. What matters is marinig niyo mismo sa bibig namin ang tunay na layunin namin para mapataas ang pamumuhay ng isang tao.

February

2022

I want to seek any peaceful means or ways to achieve stability...I will believe in peace talks because I believe in one flag, one country.

March

2022

The insurgency, it boils down to livelihood. If people don’t have a livelihood, they are forced to the wall. I think if people have a livelihood, access to education, better health care, nobody in his right mind will go against the government.

December

2021

I think as long as the person has a job, has access to education, better health care, nobody in his right mind will go against the government. I think that’s the way to do it, to give opportunity to our countrymen, especially in far-flung areas, because they are the ones who are easy to convince.

November

2021

Have you heard the commentaries I made earlier? What’s good here is all I have to do is to copy. I will just implement it, right? In effect, there’s a meeting of minds, and technically and specifically, there’s already an agreement. So, all I have to do for the people to get the benefits of the law is to be a leader or implementor — and that’s my commitment.

February

2022

Kung talagang naghahanap tayo ng pambayad utang, kita, at trabaho, kailangan natin itong i-push through because this is a new source of income without giving burden sa ating taxpayers. New source of possible income for everyone.

February

2022

As of writing, no statement available.

Ano naman ang kapakinabangan ng ating bansa? Noong kasali tayo sa ICC, pinipilit nila tayo na tupdin ang ating mga kasunduan under ICC. Ako naman ang maniningil, bakit hindi niyo naman ipatupad 'yung Hague ruling sa WPS? Bakit wala tayong kakamping mga bansa na nagsasalita na signatory naman doon?

November

2021

I'll make the owners of social media companies answer for it. No one is trying to go after them. They allow their system to become an outlet for misinformation...Even the owners of those big companies must be held accountable by the state.

January

2022

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

It will be subject to abuse. We have to fix our system first as a government and our mindset as a citizen. Someday, somehow that science will prove it, as long as makikinabang ‘yung kalusugan ng isang tao, ano mang uri ng gamot, na pwedeng makatulong sa kanya na mabuhay siya, then so be it.

March

2022

The NTF-ELCAC's intelligence funds will be used in job creation programs because

December

2021

As of writing, no statement available.