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Positive integrity signals

Not all public officials have a negative score.

watcher.is tracks negative integrity flags, but the same scoring pipeline also identifies officials with strong positive public-service, transparency, governance, and integrity signals.

This Top 10 is generated from the latest live composite watcher.is score for each profile. Latest scoring month: June 8, 2026.

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Why this page exists

The public record is not only a list of controversies. Some officials earn positive watcher.is scores because the available source-backed signals point to above-average transparency, public-service delivery, reform work, clean governance recognition, or documented civic contribution.

The score is still a research signal, not a legal or moral final judgment. It can change when stronger news, public records, integrity flags, or verified work-output evidence appears.

Top 10 politicians with positive integrity scores

#OfficialPositionComposite scoreWhy the score is positive
1Gian Pierre O. De DiosModel Public ServantMayor of Anao9.5Under Mayor De Dios's leadership, the Municipality of Anao received the 2021 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit National Awardee and its second Seal of Good Local Governance, recognizing…2Hon. Sitti Djalia Turabin-HatamanModel Public ServantMayor of City of Isabela9.5Hon. Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman has initiated programs to strengthen local governance in Isabela City.3Jose Luis D. JalandoniModel Public ServantMayor of City of La Carlota9.5Mayor Jose Luis D. Jalandoni has overseen the establishment of a Local Youth Development Office and an Agricultural BioSystems Engineering Office, and led the presentation of a 10-year development roadmap…4Jose Manuel Tadeo 'Chel' I. DioknoModel Public ServantParty-List Representative, Akbayan9.5Jose Manuel Tadeo 'Chel' I. Diokno introduced House Bill No. 6619, amending provisions of Republic Act No. 1379.5Vico SottoModel Public ServantMayor of Pasig9.5As a city councilor, Vico Sotto initiated the Pasig Transparency Mechanism Ordinance, the first local freedom of information law in Metro Manila, and continues to advocate for an anti-dynasty law.6Bam AquinoModel Public ServantSenator9.3Bam Aquino is the principal sponsor of significant laws including the Go Negosyo Act (RA 10644), the Philippine Competition Act (RA 10667), and the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA…7Joselito T. RobleModel Public ServantMayor of Buenavista9.0Joselito T. Roble has been actively involved in agrarian reform programs, including the distribution of land titles and condonation of farmer debts, turning over infrastructure projects, and initiating…8Jose Paolo M. EvangelistaStrong Integrity SignalMayor of City of Kidapawan8.9Mayor Evangelista has implemented notable policies for transparency, such as a no-gift rule, bans on honorific titles for officials, and restrictions on personal branding on public projects.9Roxanne C. PimentelStrong Integrity SignalMayor of City of Tandag8.8Mayor Pimentel's administration has received multiple recognitions, including the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) award for three consecutive years, and she has been ranked as a…10Francis John L. TejanoStrong Integrity SignalMayor of Mapanas8.6As Mayor of Mapanas, Francis John L. Tejano achieved the Seal of Good Financial House Keeping and was a Hall of Fame Awardee of the Red Orchid Award; currently, as Assistant Secretary of the Department of…

How to read positive scores

Does a high positive score mean an official is perfect?

No. It means the current watcher.is composite signal is strongly positive based on available public-source evidence. New verified records can move the score up or down.

Is this separate from the negative-ranking system?

No. This page uses the same latest composite score already used by watcher.is ranking and profile pages. It is a different presentation of the same scoring pipeline, not a parallel ranking.

Why include positive public officials?

Accountability is more credible when it is balanced. The same system that surfaces public-trust concerns should also show when the evidence points to strong integrity or service output.