Personal Information

Birthdate: September 8, 1957

Age on election day: 67 years old

Birthplace: San Pablo, Laguna

Residence: Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Civil status: widow

Spouse: Jaime N. Maza

Profession/occupation (as stated in COC): retired


Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman (1978)

Career

• Educator/trainer, St. Scholastica’s College (1979-1980)
• Director, Third World Studies and Resource Program, St. Scholastica’s College (1980)
• Executive officer, National Economic Protectionism Association (1982)
• Executive director, Women’s Center for Development Education and International Studies (1986)
• Executive officer, Gabriela National Office (1987-1989)
• Secretary general, Gabriela National Alliance of Women (1992-2007)
• Chairperson, Gabriela Women’s Party (2000-2011)
• Executive committee member and regional coordinator for Asia, Women’s International Democratic Federation (2001-2002)
• Representative, Bayan Muna Party List (2001-2003; resigned after expressing her intention to participate in the 2004 elections under a different party-list group)
• Representative, Gabriela Party List (2004-2007, 2007-2010)
• Chairperson, Gabriela National Alliance of Women (2009-2012)
• Founding chairperson, International Women’s Alliance (2011-2015)
• Lead convenor, National Anti-Poverty Commission (appointed in 2016; resigned in 2018)
• Secretary general, International League of People’s Struggles (2019-2024)
• Current affiliations
  • Co-chairperson, Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan Coalition) 
  • Chair emerita, Gabriela Women’s Alliance and International Women’s Alliance
  • Spokesperson, Council for People’s Development and Governance
  • Executive director, Working for Empowerment and Good Governance Institute (WeGovern)
  • Lead convenor, Pilipinong Nagkakaisa para sa Soberanya (P1NAS)
  • Member, International Coordinating Council, International League of Peoples’ Struggles
• Other notes
  • wrote a column (“Igisa ‘Yan!”) for Remate daily tabloid

Candidacy in the 2025 Philippine elections

Position sought: Senator

Party: Makabayan

Period of residence in the Philippines up to the day before May 12, 2025: 67 years 08 months

Registered voter of: Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Official website/ social media platforms

• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LizaMazaForSenator
• Facebook User ID: 379872895213905

Campaign platform (verbatim)

Platform on Independent Foreign Policy and National Sovereignty

We stand firmly for national sovereignty and advocate for foreign relations founded on mutual respect and benefit. We oppose all forms of foreign domination and interference in the country’s internal affairs. We will review, amend, or terminate unequal agreements and treaties with the US, Japan, and other nations. We will promote unity among peoples to achieve justice, development, and peace worldwide. We are committed to protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino workers abroad, ensuring they receive the respect and support they deserve, both within and outside our country.


1. Affirm the Philippine Constitutional Renunciation of War
Uphold the Philippine constitutional provision that renounces war as an instrument of national policy. Adhere to the principles of international law and promote a policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and friendship with all nations.


2. Build Fair and Equal Foreign Relations
Advocate for international relations grounded in mutual respect and benefit. Push for foreign policies that protect Philippine interests, ensuring the country is not subjected to unfair treatment or foreign control and influence.


3. Terminate Unequal Military Agreements
End agreements that compromise national sovereignty, such as the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), and US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT), and Japan-Philippine Reciprocal Access Agreement.


4. Stop Joint Military Exercises

• Work to halt joint military exercises, such as PH-US Balikatan, which escalate tensions in the region and infringe on the nation’s sovereignty.  
• Remove Foreign Troops from Philippine Soil

5. Advocate for the complete withdrawal of foreign troops from the Philippines.
The country must assert its sovereignty by disallowing any foreign military in the
country and demanding accountability


6. Reject Nuclear Weapons Stockpiling and Proliferation
Reject the stockpiling and proliferation of nuclear weapons on Philippine soil. Uphold the Philippine Constitution, which adopts a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons, consistent with national interests.


7. Resolve Territorial Disputes Through Diplomacy
Prioritize peaceful, diplomatic avenues in resolving territorial disputes, avoiding military provocations. Assert the Philippines’ sovereign rights and call on China to respect the 2016 International Arbitral Tribunal ruling on the West Philippine Sea. Advocate for dialogue and non-militaristic negotiation to address maritime disputes, upholding the Philippines’ rightful claims through international law and mutual cooperation.


8. Reject Foreign Interference in Domestic Policies
Assert national sovereignty by rejecting foreign meddling in Philippine domestic affairs. Ensure that national policies are crafted and implemented in the best interest of the Filipino people, independent of foreign pressure.


9. Protect Filipino Migrants’ Rights and Welfare
Prioritize the protection of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by utilizing strong diplomatic channels to safeguard their rights. This includes ensuring transparent and fair working conditions, securing their rights to just wages, safe environments, and fair treatment abroad. Strengthen mechanisms for immediate assistance and support for OFWs in distress, providing them with legal, medical, and financial aid when needed.


10. International Solidarity
The Philippines must maintain a position of independence, cooperation and international solidarity with all countries in order to promote peace and development and avert or cope with economic and financial crises of global proportions and prevent wars of aggression.


Election history

ELECTION YEAR	POSITION SOUGHT	PARTY	OUTCOME
2001	Party-list representative (nominee)	Bayan Muna Party List	secured a seat: party-list group won 3 seats
2004	Party-list representative (nominee)	Gabriela Party List	secured a seat: party-list group won 3 seats
2007	Party-list representative (nominee)	Gabriela Party List	secured a seat: party-list group won 3 seats
2010	Senator	Independent (guest candidate of the Nacionalista Party)	lost: ranked 25th out of 61 candidates with 3,855,800 votes

Sources:

Personal Information
Sources: 2025 COC, candidate’s bio

Education
Source: candidate’s bio

Career
Sources: candidate’s bio, House of Representatives, news reports

Candidacy in the 2025 Philippine elections
Sources: 2025 COC, Comelec, makabayan.ph

Election history
Sources: Comelec, House of Representatives, Senate