Ronaldo Puno
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2006–Incumbent 1998–2000 |
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2004–2007 |
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| Political Party: | Lakas-NUCD (1992-1998) LAMMP (1998-2001) Lakas-CMD (2001-2004) KAMPI (2004 to date) |
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| Born: | April 25, 1948 |
| Spouse: | Michaela V. Puno |
Ronaldo Puno (born April 25, 1948) is arguably one of the most successful campaign managers in Philippine politics. He supported the presidential bids of eventual winners Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
He was a former interior secretary of the Philippines, and was a representative in Congress. He is also the leader of Kampi, the chief administration party of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He is also touted to serve again as interior secretary.
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[edit] Career
Ronaldo V. Puno has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the Ateneo de Manila University and Masteral Credits from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and has 35 years of extensive experience in business and public relations and administration. His wide experience enabled him to gain valuable knowledge of and experience in management and project development activities. Serving the Philippine government for the past 22 years has brought him to assignments as a diplomat in Washington, D.C., enabled him to interact with representatives and officials of the U.S. and the Philippine government and gained in-depth know-how of the political and private business cultures, customs, strategy formulation and decision-making processes.
[edit] Representative of Antipolo City
He was elected Representative of the First District of Antipolo City on May 10, 2004, and declared winner by the Local Board of Canvassers on May 14, 2004. He is the President of the Political Party KAMPI (Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino), He is the Chairman of Pacific Sunrise International Holdings, Inc. and He is also Chairman of the Board of his family business in West Virginia, U.S.A., the North River Mountain Ranch.
[edit] Being a DILG Secretary Again
On September 3, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo designated Puno, DILG Secretary, as presidential adviser on political affairs in a concurrent capacity, replacing OIC, National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales. Puno is president on leave of her party, the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino.[1] The Commission on Appointments (CA) finally confirmed on June 11, 2008, en masse several top government officials, including Puno amid walk outs by Senators Jamby Madrigal and Panfilo Lacson.[2]
| Preceded by Ronaldo Puno |
DILG Secretary 1998 – 2000 |
Succeeded by Alfredo Lim |
| Preceded by Newly-created constituency |
Representative of the First District of Antipolo City Prior to 2004, Lone District of Antipolo City 2004 – 2006 |
Succeeded by Roberto V. Puno |
| Preceded by Angelo Reyes |
DILG Secretary 2006 – present |
Incumbent |
