Personal Information

Birthdate: May 24, 1968

Age on election day: 56 years old

Birthplace: Pilar, Capiz

Residence: Barangay Concepcion, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay

Civil status: married

Spouse: Rebecca Magsalay Ballon

Profession/occupation (as stated in COC): fish farmer

Other info

• Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2021. 
• Lifted from the RMAF website: “The RMAF board of trustees recognizes his inspiring determination in leading his fellow fisherfolk to revive a dying fishing industry by creating a sustainable marine environment for this generation and generations to come, and his shining example of how everyday acts of heroism can truly be extraordinary and transformative.”

Education

• High School: Buayan National High School, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay (graduated 1985)
• Trainings: various local and international trainings on marine resource management and environmental leadership (1990-2020)

Career

• Founder and leader, Kapunungan sa Gagmay’ng Mangingisda sa Concepcion (KGMC) (1986-present)
• Coordinator, Volunteer Sea Patrols (Bantay Dagat) (2005-present)
• Founder and leader, Coalition of Municipal Fisherfolk Association in Zamboanga Sibugay (COMFAS) (2010-present)
• Member, Board of Directors, Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) (2016-present)
• Chairperson, Confederation of Small Fishers Movements in the Philippines (KKAMPi) (2022-present)
• Chairperson, National Movement of Farmers' Organizations (PAKISAMA) (2023-present)
• Founder, KGMC Agricooperative (2023-present)
• Member, Board of Directors, Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) (2023-present)
• Co-convener, Atin Ito Coalition (2023-present)

Candidacy in the 2025 Philippine elections

Position sought: Senator
Party: Independent
Period of residence in the Philippines up to the day before May 12, 2025: 56 years 11 months
Registered voter of: Barangay Concepcion, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay

Campaign platform (verbatim)

1. Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Protection
2. Agrarian Reform and Rural Development
3. Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
4. Inclusive Growth and Social Justice
5. Good Governance and Citizen Participation
6. National Unity and Sovereignty

Sources:

Personal Information
Sources: COC, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation

Education
Sources: candidate’s bio

Career
Sources: candidate’s bio, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation

Candidacy in Eleksyon 2025
Sources: COC