Raul Roco
Filipino politician (1941–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Sagarbarria and the surname or paternal family name is Roco.
Raul Sagarbarria Roco (October 26, 1941 – August 5, 2005) was a political figure in the Philippines. He was the standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko, which he founded in 1997 as a vehicle for his presidential bids in 1998 and 2004. He was a former senator and Secretary of the Department of Education under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Quick Facts The Honorable, 31st Secretary of Education Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (2001) ...
Raul S. Roco | |
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31st Secretary of Education Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (2001) | |
In office February 10, 2001 – August 31, 2002 | |
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Br. Andrew Gonzalez (DECS Secretary) |
Succeeded by | Edilberto de Jesus |
Senator of the Philippines | |
In office June 30, 1992 – February 9, 2001 | |
Member of the House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 2nd District | |
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
Preceded by | post last held by Felix A. Fuentebella |
Succeeded by | Celso Baguio |
Personal details | |
Born | Raul Sagarbarria Roco (1941-10-26)October 26, 1941 Naga, Camarines Sur, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Died | August 5, 2005(2005-08-05) (aged 63) Quezon City, Philippines |
Political party | Aksyon (1997–2005) |
Other political affiliations | LDP (1992–1997) UNIDO (1987–1992) |
Spouse | Sonia C. Malasarte-Roco |
Children | Robbie Pierre Raul Jr. Sophia Sareena Rex Synara |
Residence | Naga City |
Alma mater | San Beda College (BA, LL.B) University of Pennsylvania (LL.M) |
Occupation | Lawyer, Politician, Film Producer, Musician |
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He had a strong following among young voters in the Philippines due to his efforts to promote honesty and good governance.