candidate
ONG, DOC WILLIE (AKSYON)
AKSYON DEMOKRATIKO
RUNNING FOR Vice President
Willie Tan Ong (born on October 24, 1963 in the city of Manila), popularly known as Doc Willie, is a cardiologist, media personality, and politician. He serves as a consultant for the Department of Health.
Ong is known for his health-oriented YouTube channel and Facebook page. He ran and lost in the senatorial race in the 2019 elections.
He was a resident health expert and volunteer doctor on the ABS-CBN show Salamat Dok and on the DZRH radio program Docs on Call.
To know more about what people want to know about Willie Ong, visit :Main Profile of Willie Ong
VICE PRESIDENT PHILIPPINES
NATIONAL
TOP QUESTIONS ABOUT WILLIE ONG'S CANDIDACY
Does Willie Ong give health tips on social media?
Analysts attributed Ong’s good performance to his huge social media following. Ong is well known online for his health and medical tips which he dispenses through highly personable and approachable videos on Facebook and YouTube. Ong shares everything from medical advice related to COVID-19 and vaccines, to tips for reducing belly fat. The verified “Doc Willie Ong” Facebook page has 16 million followers. Another page, “Dr. Willie Ong’s Health Tips” has 2.2 million followers. Ong’s Youtube account, which also shares videos featuring his wife doctor Analiza Ong, has 6.52 million subscribers.
WILLIE'S PROMISES AS A POLITICIAN
ON JUSTICE, PEACE, AND ORDER
Compare this promise with other candidatesWILLIE ONG'S STANCES ON KEY ISSUES
Make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Against
In an ANC interview in September 2021, Ong said he would convince people to get vaccinated but will respect their choices.