Marc Louie Santos Gamboa
Marc Louie Santos Gamboa is a political vlogger, social media personality, and businessman known for his YouTube channel 'Models of Manila TV', which focuses on political and social commentary. Born on August 27, 1984, in Manila, he has gained prominence through his online presence with over 200,000 subscribers on his channel. Beyond online content creation, he is involved in e-commerce, talent management, and television production. He is also a business partner of television personality Jojo Alejar. In 2024, he filed his certificate of candidacy for the 2025 Philippine Senate elections as an independent candidate, positioning himself as a representative for vloggers, content creators, online sellers, and freelancers. Gamboa describes himself as a businessman and vlogger and is a registered voter in Brgy. San Jose, Bulakan, Bulacan while residing in Brgy. Damar, Quezon City, Metro Manila.
Education
- Details about his formal education are not publicly available in official sources
Career Highlights
- Founder and content creator of 'Models of Manila TV', a YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers focusing on political and social commentary
- Businessman involved in e-commerce, talent management, and television production
- Business partner of television personality Jojo Alejar
- Social media personality with significant following across multiple platforms
- Political commentator through his online platforms
Key Platforms
Fake News Monitoring
Plans to establish a 24/7 office dedicated to monitoring and combating fake news. This office would allow citizens to report misleading information and help address what he considers a major problem in Philippine society. As he stated during his COC filing, 'Napakalaking problema po niyan. Sa ngayon po walang nagmo-monitor so 'yan po ang isa sa mga unang gagawin natin.'
Support for Digital Economy Workers
Advocates for support systems and protections for online sellers, content creators, and freelancers in the growing digital economy of the Philippines. Positions himself as a representative for these groups, understanding their challenges firsthand from his own experience in digital content creation.
Youth Representation
Positions himself as a representative of millennial and Gen Z concerns, citing his relative youth as an advantage in understanding and addressing issues relevant to younger generations. In his own words, this 'youth' gives him insight into the problems facing younger Filipinos.
Government Transparency
Aims to address public frustration with politicians by promoting honesty, transparency, and better communication between elected officials and citizens. He explains his motivation: 'Our countrymen are frustrated because there are politicians, although they help sometimes, whom people feel are only lying and not listening to the people. That's what we want to change.'
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Position |
|---|---|
| Economy | Supports the growth of the digital economy and advocates for protections and support systems for online entrepreneurs, content creators, and freelancers. Positions himself as a representative for those working in the digital space. |
| Education | While specific detailed education reform proposals are not publicly available, he emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs and concerns of younger generations, including students and young professionals. |
| Healthcare | Specific healthcare policy positions are not detailed in available public sources. |
| Environment | Specific detailed positions on environmental policies and climate change are not available in public sources. |
| Labor | Advocates for the rights and welfare of workers in the gig economy and digital space, including content creators, online sellers, and freelancers. Seeks to provide better support systems for those in non-traditional employment arrangements. |
| Agriculture | Specific agricultural policy positions are not detailed in available public sources. |
| Governance | Emphasizes government transparency and addressing public frustration with perceived dishonesty in politics. His platform centers on improving political communication and ensuring politicians listen to citizens' concerns. |
| Foreign Policy | Specific foreign policy positions related to the West Philippine Sea dispute are not detailed in available public sources. |
| Charter Change | Specific positions on constitutional amendments are not detailed in available public sources. |
| Lgbtq Rights | Specific positions on LGBTQIA+ rights are not detailed in available public sources. |
| Drug War | Specific positions on drug war policies are not detailed in available public sources. |
| Icc | Specific positions on the ICC investigation are not detailed in available public sources. |
Sources & Citations
- INQUIRER.net - 'Vlogger vies for PH Senate seat', October 1, 2024
- INQUIRER.net - 'LIST: Social media personalities who will run for office in the 2025 elections'
- GMA News Online - 'MARC THE VLOGGER GAMBOA | Eleksyon 2025'
- Rappler - Marc Gamboa profile
- Philstar.com - 'Content creators try hand in politics', October 1, 2024
- The Manila Times - Social media video of Marc Gamboa filing his candidacy
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) - Certificate of Candidacy filing information
- Models of Manila TV - YouTube channel content analysis
This profile is regularly updated with verified information from reliable sources. Last updated: April 24, 2025
