Glenn Soco

Glenn Soco
Soco in 2023
18th Vice Governor of Cebu
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
GovernorPam Baricuatro
Preceded byHilario Davide III
Member of the Cebu Provincial Board from Cebu's 6th district
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Serving with Thadeo Jovito Ouano
Personal details
BornGlenn Anthony Ocampo Soco
(1973-10-20) October 20, 1973 (age 53)
Cebu City, Philippines
Party1CEBU (2009–2012; 2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2018–2024)
PMP (2012–2013)
Lakas–Kampi (2009–2010)
SpouseKrizia L. Nuñez
Children5
EducationUniversity of San Carlos (BS)
OccupationBusinessman, politician
ProfessionIndustrial engineer

Glenn Anthony Ocampo Soco (born October 20, 1973) is a Filipino businessman and politician who has served as 18th vice governor of Cebu since 2025.

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. He studied University of San Carlos with the degree of Industrial Engineering.

Political career

In 2010, Soco ran for vice governor of Cebu but he lost to Gregorio Sanchez and garnered only 517,687 votes.

In 2013, Soco ran again for vice governor of Cebu but he lost to Agnes Magpale and garnered only 357,007 votes.

Cebu Provincial Board (2019–2025)

In 2019 elections, Soco became a member of Cebu Provincial Board for two consecutive terms.

Vice Governor of Cebu (2025–present)

In 2025 elections, Soco became a vice governor of Cebu but his running mate Gwendolyn Garcia lost to Pam Baricuatro.

Personal life

Soco is married to Krizia Lim Nuñez and has five children.

Electoral history

Electoral history of Glenn Soco
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Local National Total % P. Swing
2010 Vice Governor of Cebu 1CEBU Lakas–Kampi 517,687 48.36% 2nd N/a Lost
2013 N/a PMP 357,007 34.53% 2nd N/a Lost
2025 1CEBU N/a 1,090,199 72.46% 1st N/a Won
2019 Board Member (Cebu–6th) N/a PDP–Laban 134,111 36.25% 2nd N/a Won
2022 177,863 45.68% 2nd N/a Won

References

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  4. ↑ Sunnexdesk (22 June 2010). "Glenn files protest against Greg". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Soco: I want to run again for Cebu vice governor in 2013". Inquirer News. 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  6. ↑ "Glenn Soco eyes vice gov race again; Will Garcias agree?". Inquirer.net. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Glenn Soco runs for vice governor under PMP". Philstar Global. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  8. ↑ Sollano, Jose P. (5 October 2012). "Reasons behind Soco's decision to run for vice gubernatorial post". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Sollano, Jose P. (30 January 2013). "Parents ask vice gubernatorial candidate for work for children". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Dagooc, Ehda M. (29 January 2018). "Soco: Self-made leader, successful entrepreneur". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Erram, Morexette Marie (October 8, 2024). "Garcia-Soco tandem again for 2025". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  13. ↑ Veloso, Arvie N. (11 June 2025). "Soco holds oathtaking". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  14. ↑ Jonnavie Villa, Kristin De Dios (11 June 2025). "Glenn Soco, Team Mandaue winners take oath of office". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  15. ↑ Jimenez, Atty. Josephus B. (16 July 2025). "If Soco plays his cards well". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Sabal, Jhon Louie B (4 July 2016). "Business success '10 times harder than in politics'". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 28 January 2026.