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LIBERAL PARTY
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
• BA Political Science (University of the Philippines)
• Bachelor of Laws (UP College of Law)
PUBLIC SERVICE RECORD
• Senate President (2001 – 2004; 2004 – 2006; 2013 – 2016)
• Senator (1995 – 2007; 2010 – 2016)
• Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment (1987-1990)
• Secretary, Department of Justice (1990 – 1991; 1992 – 1995)
• Executive Secretary (1991 – 1992)
• Deputy Minister of Ministry of Labor and Employment (1986)
PLATFORMS
- OFW rights
- Sin tax reform
- Education (more classrooms and scholarships)
- Housing
- Expanded PhilHealth coverage
MISCELLANEOUS
• Part of LP senatorial slate
• Championed the following reform measures under the 15th Congress:
– GOCC Governance Act of 2011 (R.A. 10149)
– Law on the synchronization of ARMM elections with national elections (R.A. 10351)
• Led the cleanup drive of the Iloilo River
