| Office | 18th Vice Governor of Cebu |
|---|---|
| Term start | June 30, 2025 |
| 1blankname | Governor |
| 1namedata | Pam Baricuatro |
| Predecessor | Hilario Davide III |
| Office 2 | Member of the Cebu Provincial Board from Cebu's 6th district |
| Term start 2 | June 30, 2019 |
| Term end 2 | June 30, 2025 |
| Alongside 2 | Thadeo Jovito Ouano |
| Birth name | Glenn Anthony Ocampo Soco |
| Birth date | October 20, 1973 (age 52) |
| Birth place | Cebu City, Philippines |
| Party | One Cebu (local party; 2009–2012; 2024–present) |
| Other party | PDP–Laban (2018–2024) PMP (2012–2013) Lakas–Kampi (2009–2010) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Profession | Industrial engineer |
| Spouse | Krizia L. Nuñez |
| Alma mater | University of San Carlos (BS) |
Glenn Anthony Ocampo Soco[1] (born October 20, 1973) is a Filipino businessman and politician who has served as 18th vice governor of Cebu since 2025.[2]
Early life and education
Soco was born on October 20, 1973 in Cebu City, to Guillermo "Momoy" Soco, a former Mandaue City Councilor and Adelina Ocampo.[3] He studied University of San Carlos with the degree of Industrial Engineering.
Political career
In 2010,[4] Soco ran for vice governor of Cebu but he lost to Gregorio Sanchez and garnered only 517,687 votes.[5][6]
In 2013,[7] Soco ran again for vice governor of Cebu but he lost to Agnes Magpale and garnered only 357,007 votes.[8][9]
Cebu Provincial Board (2019–2025)
In 2019 elections, Soco became a member of Cebu Provincial Board for two consecutive terms.[10][11]
Vice Governor of Cebu (2025–present)
In 2025 elections,[12][13] Soco became a vice governor of Cebu but his running mate Gwendolyn Garcia lost to Pam Baricuatro.[14][15][16]
Personal life
Soco is married to Krizia Lim Nuñez and has five children.[17]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | National | Total | % | . | Swing | |||||
| 2010 | Vice Governor of Cebu | 1CEBU | Lakas–Kampi | 517,687 | 48.36% | 2nd | ||||
| 2013 | colspan="2" | PMP | 357,007 | 34.53% | 2nd | |||||
| 2025 | 1CEBU | colspan="2" | 1,090,199 | 72.46% | 1st | |||||
| 2019 | Board Member (Cebu–6th) | colspan="2" rowspan="2" | PDP–Laban | 134,111 | 36.25% | 2nd | ||||
| 2022 | 177,863 | 45.68% | 2nd | |||||||
References
- ^ "Glenn Soco". Rappler.com. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Glenn Anthony Soco". Serbisyo.ph
- ^ Gitgano, Flornisa M. (15 December 2014). "PWC to help settle child custody case". Sunstar Publishing Inc.. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Sunnexdesk (22 June 2010). "Glenn files protest against Greg". Sunstar Publishing Inc.. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Soco: I want to run again for Cebu vice governor in 2013". Inquirer News. 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ "Glenn Soco eyes vice gov race again; Will Garcias agree?". Inquirer.net. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Glenn Soco runs for vice governor under PMP". Philstar Global. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Sollano, Jose P. (5 October 2012). "Reasons behind Soco's decision to run for vice gubernatorial post". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Sollano, Jose P. (30 January 2013). "Parents ask vice gubernatorial candidate for work for children". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Dagooc, Ehda M. (29 January 2018). "Soco: Self-made leader, successful entrepreneur". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Lorenciana, Carlo (20 July 2020). "Cebu prov’l dad seeks to bolster aid for health crisis-hit MSMEs". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Erram, Morexette Marie (October 8, 2024). "Garcia-Soco tandem again for 2025". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ Veloso, Arvie N. (11 June 2025). "Soco holds oathtaking". Sunstar Publishing Inc.. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Jonnavie Villa, Kristin De Dios (11 June 2025). "Glenn Soco, Team Mandaue winners take oath of office". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Jimenez, Atty. Josephus B. (16 July 2025). "If Soco plays his cards well". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Seares, Pachico A. (25 July 2025). "Seares: Is Cebu Vice Guv Glenn Soco gagged and tied, as Junjun Davide was in 2019, when Provincial Board rules prohibited its presiding officer from taking part in legislative discussion?". Sunstar Publishing Inc.. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ Sabal, Jhon Louie B (4 July 2016). "Business success ‘10 times harder than in politics’". Sunstar Publishing Inc.. Retrieved 28 January 2026.