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Susan Ople (Maria Susana Vasquez Ople) was born on 9 February, 1962 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino politician and advocate (1962–2023). Discover Susan Ople's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Maria Susana Vasquez Ople |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
9 February, 1962 |
| Birthday |
9 February |
| Birthplace |
Manila, Philippines |
| Date of death |
22 August, 2023 |
| Died Place |
Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
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Susan Ople Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Susan Ople height not available right now. We will update Susan Ople's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
1 |
Susan Ople Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Susan Ople worth at the age of 61 years old? Susan Ople’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Philippines. We have estimated Susan Ople's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Susan Ople Social Network
Timeline
She lost, placing 22nd out of 50 candidates.
In 2022, President Bongbong Marcos appointed Ople as secretary of the newly-created Department of Migrant Workers.
In November 29, 2022, her appointment was confirmed by the congressional Commission on Appointments, making her the first secretary of the newly-created executive department.
Ople was diagnosed with breast cancer, which caused her to delay considering her appointment to Marcos' cabinet.
Following Marcos' second State of the Nation Address in July 2023, she took medical leave.
On August 22, 2023, she died from complications of the disease.
She died while confined at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Metro Manila.
Ople's main line of advocacy was on the rights of Overseas Filipino Workers, especially those being maltreated.
She opposed the death sentence given by Indonesia to Mary Jane Veloso, who was tricked to carry drugs into the country, and advocated for the release of numerous OFWs imprisoned in the Middle East.
In the labor sector, she supported the abolition of contractualization and called better employment opportunities, especially among the youth sector.
Ople supported the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill which penalizes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and wrote articles in favor of the LGBT community.
Ople supported the abolition of political dynasties as enshrined in the Philippine Constitution.
Maria Susana "Toots" Vasquez Ople (February 9, 1962 – August 22, 2023) was a Filipina politician and Overseas Filipino Workers' (OFW) rights advocate who served as the first Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers.
Susan Ople was born on February 9, 1962, the youngest of the seven children of Blas F. Ople and Susana Vasquez.
Her father served as Labor Secretary/Minister during the Marcos regime and later as Senator.
She served as chief of staff to her father in the Senate and later at the Department of Foreign Affairs when he became its Secretary.
In 2004, Ople was appointed Undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
She then ran for Senator in the 2010 Philippine elections but lost, ranking 34th out of 61 candidates.
Ople was the founder and president of the Blas Ople Policy Center (BOPC) which assists distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWS) in various parts of the world.
To promote her advocacy, Ople co-anchored the popular daily radio show “Bantay OFW” at DZXL’s Tatak RMN network.
She also had a Saturday radio program on DWIZ 882 AM called “Global Pinoy”.
Ople ran again for Senator under the Nacionalista Party in the 2016 Philippine Elections.
She advocated to pass laws that would help advance the welfare of OFWs while at the same time highlighting key issues that affect them today.
She was endorsed by four of five presidential candidates, namely Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Jejomar Binay, Grace Poe (of which Ople was part of a senatorial slate), and Rodrigo Duterte.
