Sonia Roco

Sonia Malasarte Roco (born 20 July 1944) is an educator, former executive director of the Bicol Livelihood Project, a survivor of the July 1990 Luzon quake, and the widow of Filipino senator and presidential candidate Raul Roco. She ran for the Senate in the 2007 Philippine Midterm Elections under her late husband's party, Aksyon Demokratiko, which is allied with the broad opposition coalition called Genuine Opposition. She joined the coalition after JV Ejercito, son of deposed President Joseph Estrada, pulled out as an opposition candidate at his father's behest. Quotes Gratitude is a virtue because we choose to celebrate rather than to resent. Source: Isko sorry for 2022 election defeat; Sonia Roco says Aksyon Demokratiko still grateful ABS-CBN News Every moment is sacred. Source: Why Sonia Roco lives each moment to the fullest Inquirer Lifestyle The first thing I thought of was my family. I thought, will I ever see them again? All I could do was pray and surrender them to God. Source: Sonia Roco: Eyewitness to the 1990 Luzon earthquake Rappler The whole experience really changed the way I looked at life and death. And the way I look at family and everything, they are like precious gifts. And it’s a second life, so you will really appreciate it more. Now, I know what salvation really means. Source: Raul and Sonia: Que sera, sera The Philippine Star I think I’m the perfect example of someone who lives in the moment. Why Sonia Roco lives each moment to the fullest Inquirer Lifestyle I like being able to play with colors, choosing which shades to use. I find it relaxes me, but the easiest thing is just going to my center, and breathing in and breathing out. Roco on working on her adult coloring books at home to destress Why Sonia Roco lives each moment to the fullest Inquirer Lifestyle It’s really about learning to prioritize. So far, I’ve been doing what I want to do. I went back to studying piano, giving recitals—things I had given up for a long time. Why Sonia Roco lives each moment to the fullest Inquirer Lifestyle External links Filipino senators’ famous quotes The Philippine Star Category:1944 births Category:Women politicians in the Philippines Category:Living people Roco, Sonia