Francisco “Vico” Moreno Sotto
Mayor
Pasig City
About
Pasig City councilor elected in 2016, then won the 2019 mayoral election, becoming known for governance reforms and COVID‑19 response measures in Pasig; re‑elected in 2022.
Career Timeline
Election Win as Pasig City Councilor
Vico Sotto topped the councilor race in the 1st District of Pasig City as an independent candidate.
Election as Mayor of Pasig City
Vico Sotto defeated incumbent Robert "Bobby" Eusebio, ending the 27-year rule of the Eusebio family in Pasig City.
Elimination of the Kickback and Procurement Reform
Sotto officially mandated a minimum 10 percent reduction in the cost of all city government contracts to eliminate the culture of bribery and kickbacks in public bidding.
Expansion and Reform of the Pasig City Scholarship Program
Sotto rebranded the city's scholarship program to remove political ties and expanded its reach to a record number of students, reaching 25,000 scholars by 2025.
Support for Regent Foods Workers during the 2019 Labor Strike
Sotto intervened in a labor dispute by helping 23 arrested workers post bail and condemning the company's use of force to disperse a peaceful picket line.
Mass Regularization and Human Resource Reform Program
Sotto launched a multi-year initiative to regularize long-time contractual and job order employees based on seniority and merit rather than political patronage.
Comprehensive COVID-19 Response and Social Amelioration Programs
Sotto implemented a tech-driven and socially inclusive pandemic response featuring disinfecting drones, mobile markets, and various financial aid programs.
National Bureau of Investigation Summons over Quarantine Policy
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) summoned Sotto to explain an alleged violation of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act regarding tricycle operations during the pandemic.
Pasig Socialized Housing and Urban Community Development
Sotto established a comprehensive housing code and the Pasig Urban Settlements Office (PUSO) to prioritize "in-city" relocation and social justice for informal settlers.
Re-election as Mayor of Pasig City
Sotto secured a second term in a landslide victory against Vice Mayor Iyo Bernardo, receiving approximately 88% of the total votes.
The Rise of the Pasig City Sports Program
Pasig City emerged as the overall champion of the 2023 Philippine National Games, signaling a major revitalization of the city's sports development and grassroots initiatives.
CFEI Special Permit Ordinance
Sotto enacted a landmark ordinance allowing urban poor residents to secure legal electrical connections through a simplified Special CFEI process.
Major Renovation and Conversion of Pasig City Hope Medical Center
Sotto led the groundbreaking for the 315 million pesos renovation of the Pasig City Children’s Hospital (Child's Hope) to convert it into a Level 2 General Hospital.
Reform and Support for Pasig Mega Market Vendors
Sotto institutionalized the Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market as a Local Economic Enterprise (LEE) and implemented a reduction in presumptive income levels to provide financial relief to vendors.
Giting ng Pasig
2021 - Present
Aksyon Demokratiko
Representative • 2018 - 2022