Sam ‘SV‘ Verzosa, a philanthropist, businessman, TV host, and current representative of Tutok to Win party-list, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Manila in the 2025 elections. The co-founder of the multi-level marketing company Frontrow confirmed his intention to run during his visit on September 20 to Barangay 127, Zone 10, Paradise Heights in Tondo, Manila, where he was distributing assistance as part of the “Ayuda Hindi Tinipid” initiative.
SV addressed the quality of aid he provides to the people, particularly in the context of food assistance. He declares that there will no longer be just sardinas at noodles provided in aid packages, confirming that the new standard for assistance will be different and better than before.
“[Wala nang sardinas at noodles,] oo. Yan na ho ang gagawin nating standard ngayon. Kasi naman, ganito yan e. Nag-umpisa yan tuwing tumutulong tayo. Laging sinasabi, ‘Sardinas na naman. May kaliskis na kami.’
“Sabi ko, ‘Ibahin natin. Ang ibibigay ko sa inyo, yung gusto kong natatanggap.’ Kasi galing din po tayo sa wala. Alam ko yung pakiramdam ng wala. Alam ko rin yung pakiramdam makatanggap ng masasarap.
“So kung ano man ang ibibigay ko sa kanila, yung masaya akong natatanggap ko rin. So puro Spam, Delimondo, chocolates, [at] masarap na bigas, siyempre. Kasi minsan nakakatanggap daw sila [ng] may bukbok.”
During his visit, SV expressed his strong dedication to public service and a readiness to embrace whatever challenges come his way for the benefit of the people he aims to serve.
He said, “Kung ano man ang ibigay sa atin ng Diyos, tatangapin natin. Basta ako inaalay ko sarili ko, saka yung kapalaran ko, para sa buong Manilenyo.”
When asked if he will run for mayor, he strongly replied, “Sure tayong lalaban tayo para sa mga [Manilenyo]. Talagang iyon na po yung sigaw nila kahit sa’n ako magpunta. Wala naman sa plano yon e! Kahit yung pagiging congressman ko.”
He said that if given the chance, he will work to put an end to traditional politics in the city. He stressed the need for change.
“Alam niyo po, ‘pag nabigyan tayo ng pagkakataon, tatapusin natin ang pamumulitika sa Maynila. Gusto natin ng pagbabago, sisimulan natin sa sarili natin.”
Having a strong wish to turn Manila into a model city that could inspire others, he highlighted Manila’s importance as the capital of the Philippines and suggested its progress should set an example for the whole country. “Gagawin nating model city ang Maynila. Kung anong gagawin natin dito, dahil city tayo, tayo ang capital ng Pilipinas e. Dapat ito ang maging model city,” he added.
SV expressed a commitment to using his position and resources to help others, especially those in need, and to improve the quality of life for the people of Manila.
He said, “Bago pa po tayo napunta sa kongreso, meron na po tayo. Kaya wala na akong ibang pangarap kundi i-share lahat ng biyaya, pasiyahin, iangat ang buhay ng mga Manilenyo. Ramdam ko sila. At ramdam ko rin yung pagkakaroon ng wala. At naramdaman ko rin yung pagkakaroon ng meron. Lahat deserve maramdaman yung pakiramdam na yun.”
Additionally, SV addressed the topic of marriage with his girlfriend, Rhian Ramos, in the context of his run for mayor. He underscored that he does not want to use the issue of marriage to gain public attention or favor during this period.
“Ayokong ginagamit yan [isyu ng kasal] para lang sa ganitong mga panahon… ganyan po yung karanasan ng mga tao e! Hindi natin maikakaila, artista po siya. Nakausap ko siya, sabi ko, hinding-hindi ko gagawin yung ginagawa ng iba…
“…Sana ‘wag na natin pagusapan muna yan. Pagkatapos na ng lahat ng ito. Basta kasama ko siya sa lahat ng magagandang hangarin natin–sa mga pagtulong,” he added.
With the support of the community, Sam ‘SV’ Verzosa seeks to inspire hope and resilience. Let’s see what the future holds for him and the City of Manila.
TATAK MNL 