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INDEPENDENT
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
• AB Philosophy (Ateneo de Manila University)
• Bachelor of Laws (Ateneo de Manila University Law School)
• Master of Laws Specialization in Public International Law (University of London)
• Master of National Security Administration (National Defense College of the Philippines)
• Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University)
• Doctor of Judicial Science (International Environmental Law) Candidate, SJD (Tulane University Law School)
PUBLIC SERVICE RECORD
• Mayor of Tagaytay (1995-2004)
• Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (2010-2015)
• Founded the City College of Tagaytay City
• Organized the First Philippine International Conference on Anti-Terrorism (attended by various international Chiefs of Police) 3 months after the September 11, 2001 terror attack
• Holds the rank of full Colonel, Philippine Army (Reserve)
• Presently, a regular Columnist of the Manila Bulletin
• Established the Tagaytay City Mounted Police
PLATFORMS
- Empower internal revenue allotment for local government units
- Create a disaster recovery agency
- Address problems of urbanization
- Engage in public international law and determine how it will affect issues concerning West Philippine Sea
MISCELLANEOUS
• Has been publicly criticized for supposed inadequate work toward alleviating the notorious traffic situation in Metro Manila during his post as MMDA Chairman. This includes worsening conditions of public commute as well as flow of vehicle, including the infamous “Carmaggedon” wherein heavy rains contributed to standstill traffic all over Metro Manila that lasted nearly overnight
