Edu Manzano

Eduardo “Edu” Barrios Manzano is a Filipino actor, television personality, and politician. He is currently the host of Pilipinas, Game KNB?. Edu Manzano was previously the host of game shows Weakest Link and 1 vs. 100.

Edu Manzano is the co-founder of the non-profit advocacy organization called Ako Mismo, which is also supported by Manuel V. Pangilinan.

Edu Manzano entered politics in 1998 when he ran for Vice Mayor of Makati City. Edu Manzano garnered a majority of votes in the election, but his proclamation was suspended due to a case filed which alleged that he was not a citizen of the Philippines. The Comelec eventually ruled that he was indeed a Filipino citizen, clearing the way for his proclamation as Vice Mayor. Following a three-year term, he ran an unsuccessful campaign for Mayor of Makati City in 2001, losing to Jejomar Binay.

In 2004, Edu Manzano became the first chairman of the Optical Media Board, a government agency tasked with combating optical media piracy. Edu Manzano resigned the position in August 2009.

On November 13, 2009, it was announced that Edu Manzano will be Lakas-Kampi-CMD’s candidate for Vice President in the May 2010 election, and the running mate of presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro.