
GOVERNOR
Province of Batangas, Philippines
July 1, 2016 - present
CHAIRPERSON
Regional Development Committee for Luzon Area
NEDA, Regional Development Committee
CHAIRPERSON
Regional Development Council (RDC) IV-A
National Economic & Development Authority (NEDA)
PREVIOUS WORK
GOVERNMENT SECTOR
REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES2nd District Republic of the Philippines
Province of Batangas (2004—2013)
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
WAYS AND MEANS - Former ChairmanECONOMIC AFFAIRS - Vice-Chairperson
BANKS & FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES - Member for the Majority
BASES CONVERSION - Member for the Majority
EAST ASEAN GROWTH AREA - Member for the Majority
ENERGY - Member for the Majority
FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Member for the Majority
GLOBALIZATION AND WTO - Member for the Majority
GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES & PRIVATIZATION - Member for the Majority
JUSTICE - Deputized Member
MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS - Member for the Majority
NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY - Member for the Majority
TRADE AND INDUSTRY - Member for the Majority
CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
COMPREHENSIVE TAX REFORM PROGRAM - Former ChairmanPHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF IMPORTED ARTICLES - Former Chairman
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE - Former Chairman
SAFEGUARD MEASURES ACT - Former Member
GOVERNOR
Province of Batangas
1995-2004
CHAIRMAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Regional IV-A Southern Tagalog
1995-2004
REGIONAL PEACE AND ORDER COUNCIL
Regions IV-A
1995-2001, 2003-2004
CALABARZON COORDINATING COUNCIL
(Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon)
2001-2004
PRESIDENT FEDERATION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES
1996-2004
PRIVATE SECTOR
CHAIRMAN AND CEOAbacore Capital Holdings, Inc.
Listed Company in the Philippine Stock Exchange 2014
MEMBER DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Board of Trustees (1978-1 984)
ASSOCIATE DEAN DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
School of Commerce (1970-1977)
CHAIRMAN DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Department of Accountancy (1967-1969)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
School of Commerce (1965-1966)
AWARDS/CITATIONS RECEIVED
PHILCONSA’s Medal of Wisdom and Courage Awardee
Phil. Constitution Association
February 8, 2012 (Constitution Day)
2006 Dangal ng Pilipinas Awardee
Consumers Union of the Philippines
2005 Regional Kabalikat Awardee
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
2004, 2005,2006 2007 2008 2009 Most Outstanding Congressman
Makati Graduate School, Congress Magazine, MV Gallego Foundation
2004 OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL
Consumer’s Union of the Philippines
15th Annual National Consumers Award (ANCA)
OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR AWARD
2nd Local Government Leadership Award
Senate, Republic of the Philippines
2002 and 2003
GAWAD PARANGAL AWARDEE
MOST OUTSTANDING PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR
7m National Social Welfare and Development Forum
October 2003
2002 PROVINCIAL NUTRITION GREEN BANNER AWARDEE IN THE CALABARZON REGION
National Nutrition Council — CALABARZON Region
September 2003
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR OF THE PHILIPPINES
Awarded by PNP Maritime
2002
KABALIKAT AWARDS 2000
TESDA
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR OF CALABARZON
Leader Magazine
July 9, 2000
Phil. Constitution Association
February 8, 2012 (Constitution Day)
2006 Dangal ng Pilipinas Awardee
Consumers Union of the Philippines
2005 Regional Kabalikat Awardee
Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
2004, 2005,2006 2007 2008 2009 Most Outstanding Congressman
Makati Graduate School, Congress Magazine, MV Gallego Foundation
2004 OUTSTANDING PUBLIC OFFICIAL
Consumer’s Union of the Philippines
15th Annual National Consumers Award (ANCA)
OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR AWARD
2nd Local Government Leadership Award
Senate, Republic of the Philippines
2002 and 2003
GAWAD PARANGAL AWARDEE
MOST OUTSTANDING PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR
7m National Social Welfare and Development Forum
October 2003
2002 PROVINCIAL NUTRITION GREEN BANNER AWARDEE IN THE CALABARZON REGION
National Nutrition Council — CALABARZON Region
September 2003
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR OF THE PHILIPPINES
Awarded by PNP Maritime
2002
KABALIKAT AWARDS 2000
TESDA
MOST OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR OF CALABARZON
Leader Magazine
July 9, 2000
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Honorary Degree Doctor of Humanities - Batangas State University
Graduate Course Masters in Business Administration
University Scholar University of the Philippines(1965-1969)
College Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Dean’s List - First Honor
De La Salle University (1959-1963)
Graduate Course Masters in Business Administration
University Scholar University of the Philippines(1965-1969)
College Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Dean’s List - First Honor
De La Salle University (1959-1963)