On May 18, 2010, deputy presidential spokesman Rogelio Peyuan dished out unsolicited advice to president-apparent Senator Noynoy Aquino during a press conference at Malacañang Palace.   Addressing Aquino, he said: "Ang importante siguro—“huwag naman magagalit kung tayo ay magmumungkahi na muli—“mamili ng medyo cute na mga makakasama sa kapaligiran (It's important—“and I hope this advice isn't taken the wrong way—“that [Aquino] pick [people who are kind of] cute to be around him."

By some strange coincidence, SPOT.ph published the "10 Cutest Guys in Philippine Politics" list the same day Peyuan stressed the need for cute officials. (For the record: No, we don't know Peyuan and have no connection to him whatsoever.)   One thing is clear, though.   There's a public clamor for cuteness.

In the spirit of democracy (or something like it), we bring you yet another list of both past and current cute politicians and public servants in President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration.   We picked these men based on their looks alone. Their political inclinations and public service records are best explored by hardcore news sites.   Our list is just for brainless entertainment's sake.   Hey, at least you get to know a little bit of Philippine history from a just-for-fun perspective.   We also wanted to see if GMA subscribed to the Cute Principle when she picked her men.

So, here's looking at you, Mr. Peyuan. (By the way, you don't have to listen to him or us, Senator Aquino.   As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote in The Little Prince: "What is essential is invisible to the eye." Pick people with good hearts and great brains.   It's just that we really have to get our eye candy fix any which way we can.)

"Finally may pogi na sa Comelec," wrote Aliza Vergara on the wall of the Gregorio Larrazabal Facebook fan page.

1. GREGORIO "GOYO" LARRAZABAL

Cutesy title: Commissioner Cutie

Job description: The cuteness index of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) significantly increased when Larrazabal was named as one of its commissioners. At 38, he is the youngest among them.

Mush appeal: Despite the closely-cropped salt-and-pepper hair, his little boy face and cuddly bear build make him the perfect "crisis mascot" of the Comelec. You'll lose track of the PCOS machine glitches when he's the one talking. He was born in Leyte and graduated from Cebu's University of San Carlos. He's one hot Bisaya.

"In fairness and in all honesty...ang gwapo naman talaga ni Atty. Marquez. I've got a huge crush on him. I love you, Atty. Midas," gushed YouTube user jessienumber12.

2. JOSE MIDAS MARQUEZ

Cutesy title: Oh-La-La Lawyer

Job description: He's the Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson and court administrator. He's the one who answers every little thing the media wants to. He's 43.

Mush appeal: Aside from his camera-ready face, Marquez, an Atenista, is articulate. His soothing voice doesn't hurt either—“it's perfect for the times when he has to explain controversial SC decisions.