VERDEL S. DELOS SANTOS
Senior Political Strategist & Community Development Executive
021 Luna St., Bambang, Bocaue, Bulacan, Philippines
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Languages: English, Filipino, Cebuano
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A results-driven Political Strategist, Campaign Administrator, and Organizational Development Specialist with over 25 years of proven leadership across local and national landscapes in the Philippines. Expert in grassroots organizing, high-stakes campaign operations, public relations, and public administration. Adept at steering campaign strategy, managing cross-functional teams, executing airwar/groundwar campaigns, and leading multi-stakeholder initiatives for government entities, political parties, and civil society organizations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Political & Campaign Strategy: Campaign Architecture, Airwar (Social Media) & Groundwar Operations, Candidate Branding, Poll Watching & Legal Training
Public Administration & Community Development: Grassroots Organizing, Disaster Risk Reduction (BDRRMO), Open Governance, Policy & Ordinance Consultation
Executive Leadership & Training: Team Building, Leadership Formation, Public Speaking, Coaching, Resource Facilitation
Strategic Communications: Speechwriting, Concept Development, Media Analytics, Crisis Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Political Strategist / Senior Consultant / Analyst
Polemarch Strategies | National & Local Operations
2009 – Present
Formulate and execute comprehensive ground and airwar campaign strategies for national and local candidates across Central Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Conduct high-impact workshops on campaign dynamics, social media strategy, voter analytics, and field mobilization.
Manage candidate image framing, strategic messaging, and public positioning to maximize voter conversion.
Regional Chairperson (Region III) / Provincial Officer
Hakbang ng Maisug & Kilusang Pagbabago – LOI, Inc. | Central Luzon & Bulacan
2017 – Present
Spearhead regional operations, policy dissemination, and organizational expansion across Region III.
Organize regional conferences, national summits, and participatory governance dialogues with government agencies and civil society leaders.
Direct civic engagement programs promoting community welfare, transparency, and participatory leadership.
Barangay Administrator & BDRRMO Officer
Pamahalaang Barangay – Bambang | Bocaue, Bulacan
2018 – 2023
Oversaw daily administrative operations, local public services, and inter-agency coordination for Barangay Bambang.
Directed the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BDRRMO), formulating emergency response and disaster resilience frameworks.
Managed staff leadership formation, community outreach projects, and local legislative implementation.
Regional Political Officer
Vice President Sara Duterte Diehard Supporters (VPSDDS) Campaign | Region III
2022
Led campaign strategy and field operations across Central Luzon during the 2022 national elections.
Coordinated regional leadership conferences, mobilizations, and paralegal workshop deployments.
Campaign Administrator & Multimedia Affairs Head
National Unity Party (NUP) / Liga ng Pagbabago | Balagtas & Bocaue, Bulacan
2019 – 2022
Managed campaign infrastructure, volunteer networks, poll-watching systems, and paralegal teams across municipal elections.
Directed multimedia campaigns, digital communications, and message testing.
Executive Assistant & Political Strategist
Office of Provincial Administrator Jim Valerio (Mayoralty Campaign) | Bocaue, Bulacan
2014 – 2019
Served as chief political advisor and operations manager for local municipal campaigns.
Facilitated voter outreach, poll-watcher workshops, and community alignment meetings.
Chief Marketing Officer / Admin & HR Officer
Park & Go Bakeshop & Franchising Systems, Inc. | Luzon, Visayas, & Mindanao
2011 – 2014
Directed marketing operations, human resources, and administrative alignment across nationwide branch networks.
Developed and delivered internal corporate training programs covering SWOT analysis, goal setting, and customer relations.
District Manager & Political Strategist
Jose Sy-Alvarado Foundation, Inc. | District 2, Province of Bulacan
2003 – 2009
Spearheaded district-wide community development, livelihood initiatives, and leadership formation workshops.
Built grassroots volunteer networks and managed constituency relations.
EDUCATION
Associate in Catechetics & Theology (Graduated: 2006)
Diocesan Institute of Catechetics and Lay Formation (DIOLCATMA) – Malolos City, Bulacan
Secondary Education (Graduated: 1996)
Sto. Niño Academy – Bocaue, Bulacan (Academic Achiever Awardee)
Primary Education (Graduated: 1990)
St. Paul College – Bocaue, Bulacan
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS & SEMINARS
Dynamics on How to Win an Election & Social Media Airwar Workshops | Polemarch Strategies (2022, 2025)
Hakbang ng Maisug National Leaders Summit | Davao City (2024)
Poll Watchers & Paralegal Training Workshops | NUP / Liga ng Pagbabago (2016, 2019, 2022)
Open Government & Participatory Governance Regional Dialogue | DBM / KPLOI (2018)
Social Media Management for Campaign Operations | Mapagkalingang Gobyerno Movement (2015)
Cooperative Development & Pre-Membership Trainer Formation | CDA Bulacan (2006–2008)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS
Technical Skills: Social Media Analytics, IT & Computer Literacy, Media Production
Creative & Communication: Speechwriting, Public Speaking, Concept Development, Graphic Design & Illustration, Writing
Personal Interests: Community Involvement, Constitutional Law & Governance, Research, Art & History
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Sec. Leoncio Evasco Jr. – Former Cabinet Secretary (FPRRD) | Chairman Emeritus, KPLOI / VPSDDS / Hakbang ng Maisug
Usec. Joselito "Penpen" Libres – National President, KPLOI / VPSDDS / Hakbang ng Maisug
Atty. Vic Rodriguez – Former Executive Secretary | Standard Bearer, Hakbang ng Maisug
Hon. Diego C. Ty – Former Congressman (1st District, Misamis Occidental) | CEO, Park & Go Bakeshop
Mr. Jim Valerio – Former Provincial Administrator, Province of Bulacan
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