Personal Information

Birthdate: January 10, 1962

Age on election day: 63 years old

Birthplace: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte

Residence: Victoria Valley, Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City, Rizal

Civil status: married

Spouse: Glosy Capuyan

Profession/occupation (as stated in COC): community organizer

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Philippine Military Academy (1983)

Career

• Combat officer (1983-1986)
• Combat commander (1983-1989)
• Combat intelligence officer (1986-1989)
• Project officer, National Signal Intelligence Program (1987-1989)
• Operations officer, National Organic Committee, APEC Summit (1995)
• Tactical intelligence officer (1997-2000)
• Strategic intelligence officer (2001-2010)
• Project officer, Mindanao Ethnographic Intelligence Program (2001-2010)
• Head, Mindanao Area Coordinating Center (MACC), Office of the President-Mindanao (2001-2003)
• Director, Knowledge Management Department, Office of the Presidential Adviser for Special Concerns (OPASC) (2002)
• Project officer, the recovery and control of Mount Diwalwal (2002-2004)
• Co-chairman, Mindanao Indigenous People Conference For Peace & Development (2003-2013)
• Project officer who provided high value technical intelligence requirements in the conduct of Oplan “Ultimatum” (2006-2007)
• Battalion commander (2006-2008)
• Project officer, National Technical Intelligence Special Operations Program (2007-2010)
• Task Force Commander (2008-2009)
• Execom member/founder, Ancestral Domain Management Systems Inc. (2011-2013)
• Execom member/founder, Epanaw Foundation (2012-to date)
• Chairman, Acantilado Aqua Resources (2012-2013)
• President, MSR Health Care (2013-2014)
• Assistant general manager, Security and Emergency Services, Manila International Airport Authority (2014-2017)
• Presidential adviser, Office of the Presidential Adviser for Indigenous Peoples’ Concerns (2017-2018)
• Executive director, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (2018-2022)
• Chairperson, National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (June 17, 2019-September 6, 2023)
• Ethnographic commissioner for Southern and Eastern Mindanao, National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (June 17, 2019- February 20, 2022)
• reappointed as ethnographic commissioner for Southern and Eastern Mindanao, National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (March 2, 2022- February 20, 2025)
• reappointed as chairperson, National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (March 4, 2022-September 6, 2023)

Candidacy in the 2025 Philippine elections

Position sought: Senator

Party: Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago (PPP)

Period of residence in the Philippines up to the day before May 12, 2025: 62 years 8 months

Registered voter of: Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City, Rizal

Campaign platform (verbatim)

ALLEN CAPUYAN’S LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PRIORITIES

Anchor Point: To lobby the People’s Agenda which is primarily about key points   

1. Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Development

• Strengthening the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA) to ensure better protection of ancestral lands and cultural heritage.
• Expanding government support for IP cooperatives and local enterprises to boost their economic participation.
• Ensuring IP representation in local and national government bodies to give them a stronger voice in policymaking.

2. Food Security and Agricultural Development

• Advocating for food production programs in far-flung areas, including subsidies and financial assistance for small farmers.
• Strengthening farm-to-market road projects to improve agricultural trade and access to markets.
• Promoting sustainable farming and agriculture modernization programs for increased productivity.

3. Peace and Order in Remote Communities

• Strengthening barangay-based peacekeeping programs to prevent insurgency and crime.
• Supporting programs that provide livelihood opportunities for former rebels and conflict-affected communities.
• Enhancing coordination between law enforcement and local leaders for better community protection.

4. Economic Development in Far-Flung Areas

• Prioritizing infrastructure development (roads, bridges, electricity, and internet) in remote regions.
• Encouraging private sector investment in rural communities through tax incentives.
• Expanding government-supported microfinance programs for small businesses in isolated areas.

5. Community Self-Sufficiency Programs for Livelihood

• Implementing barangay-level livelihood training programs focused on local resources and skills.
• Supporting cooperative farming and small-scale industries to boost local economies.
• Strengthening agricultural and fisheries training centers to help communities become self-sustaining.

6. Social Health Matters

• Expanding community health centers with better medical facilities and personnel.
• Advocating for universal healthcare access in rural and IP communities.
• Strengthening nutrition programs for children and pregnant women in underserved areas.

7. Education for All

• Increasing funding for schools in indigenous and far-flung areas with a focus on accessibility and quality.
• Promoting scholarship programs for indigenous youth to improve higher education opportunities.
• Expanding mobile and online learning programs for remote communities with limited school access.

Source:

Personal Information
Source: COC

Education
Source: candidate’s CV

Career
As claimed in candidate’s CV

Candidacy in Eleksyon 2025
Sources: COC, candidate’s platform