Commissioner-at-Large
September 9, 2008-Present
Appointed by Her Excellency Pres. Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo
Office of the President of the Philippines
National Youth Commission (NYC)

Presidential Assistant
Oct. 17, 2005 – Sept. 9, 2008
Appointed by Her Excellency Pres. Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo
Office of the President of the Philippines

Vice-Chairman (Concurrent)
Oct. 17, 2005 – Sept. 9, 2008
Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority
Appointed by Her Excellency Pres. Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo
Office of the President of the Philippines

Commissioner Representing Mindanao/Assistant Secretary
Aug. 26, 2002 – Oct. 16, 2005
Appointed by Her Excellency Pres. Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo
National Youth Commission (NYC), Office of the President

Chief Executive Assistant (Executive Assistant IV)
May 29, 2001 – Aug. 25, 2002
Office of the Chairman and Administrator
Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority

Technical Assistant
June 26, 2001 – May 28, 2002
Office of the Presidential Liaison Officer for Western Mindanao
Office of the President

Assistant Instructor in Literature (World/Philippine)
June 2001 – March 2002
Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Ordinance Researcher/Syntax Committee Head
2000 – 2001
Office of Councilor Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco
City of Zamboanga

Public Relations Volunteer
1997 – 2001
Admissions Office, Ateneo de Zamboanga University

SPECIAL PROJECTS INITIATED

1st CEO-CFO CONFERENCE in ZAMBOANGA CITY
Chairman, Organizing Committee
June 9, 2006, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula

A one- day forum that gathered top Chief Executive Officers and Chief Finance Officers from all over the Zamboanga Peninsula and business tycoons from the metropolis to share and discuss among colleagues in the business arena, ideas of innovation and expansion and other possible business portals that would level up the area into a more progressive and equally competent region in Mindanao. With the theme, Forging the Leadership Edge: Leading Strategic Change, Leveraging Innovation , it was the design to have Chief Executive Officers and Chief Finance Officer on the event.

Kabataan sa Mindanao National Initiative (NATIN) - 8 th Component
Chairman, Inter-Agency Committee
May 2003 – August 2005

Kabataan sa Mindanao NATIN is the 8 th Component of the 10- point agenda of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for Mindanao. This component primarily aims to address youth issues and concerns that need to be given attention. Among these issues are entrepreneurship and employment, environment, health, sports, culture, peace, and development. 817 trained peace shepherds are now all over Mindanao advocating for peace and development in the region.

Republic Act 9344 or otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice Act of 2006 (House Bill No. 3279)
Technical Working Committee Member

Republic Act No. 9344 (House Bill No. 3279), otherwise known as An Act Establishing a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice System and Delinquency Prevention Program, creating the Office of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under the Department of Justice Appropriating Funds Thereof and for other purposes. This bill seeks to establish a comprehensive juvenile justice system that will focus on the accountability of the offender, the impact of the crime on the victim and the community, and the ways in which offenders can repair the harm they have done. The essence of the bill is that of restorative justice, which some developed countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, Uganda and the USA now practice.

Bill creating the Local Youth Development Council
Proponent
October 2002 - present

The Local Youth Development Council has been one of the most supported bills in Congress. This gives venue to young people to be involved in the decision-making for youth programs in the Local Government Units, paving the way for a more proactive youth involvement in their respective localities.

Presidential Youth Fellowship Program (PYFP)
Co-Chairman
May – June 2004

Initiated by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the PYFP is an Internship Course for deserving fresh college graduates. It gives opportunities to young people to experience the rounds of government service through the different government agencies.

Humanity Towards Oneness (H 2 O): Working for Peace in Mindanao
Program Implementer
August 2004 – February 2005

Humanity Towards Oneness, popularly known as H 2 O, is a peace and leadership training seminar done in six regions in Mindanao. Funded by the U.S. States Department, in partnership with the IVP-Philippines Inc., H2O, through NYC, gives trainings and monitors the different projects the participants are currently undertaking.

NYC Committees on Health, Youth Entrepreneurship Program and Employment and Youth with Special Needs
Chairman

NYC Committee on Education
Vice-Chairman

NYC prioritizes the different areas affecting the youth. With the Commission's desire to give full attention to each area, committees were created to ensure monitoring and progress in projects implemented.

OTHER PROGRAMS INITIATED

"  Assisted in the Housing Project for 1,349 family members of Armor Village through Presidential Proclamation 531 signed by President Gloria Macapagal – Arroyo

"  Initiated the fast resolution in the creation of Zamboanga City Cooperative Bank

"  Assisted urban poor organizations and cooperatives avail free legal services through the Department of Justice, and other legal-related cases

"  Drafted and defended the Zamboanga City Ordinance 229, “Children-Internet Protection Ordinance” (CIPO), sponsored by Councilor Beng Climaco

"  Organized the Outreach Caravan together with the youth sector and government agencies for medical-livelihood outreach in various barangays in Zamboanga City

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED

2nd Republic of the Philippines-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joint Commission Meeting
Youth Representative
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
October 1 – 2, 2005

The joint commission meeting was aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two counties. During the said meeting, several bilateral agreements were signed in areas of education, agriculture, labor, and infrastructure developments.

DECENTRALIZED STRATEGIES FOR DECENT EMPLOYMENT

“THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS”
Youth Representative
Asian Institute of Management - International Labour Organization (ILO)
September 21 – 22, 2005

This gathering aimed to present success stories and workable strategies on how to improve the working conditions of the employees in both the private and public institutions. It also envisioned a stronger local government unit participation in ensuring the protection of labor rights, and the creation of the same by encouraging entrepreneurs to engage in new trend of business opportunities.

2005 PACIFIC RIM SUMMER SEMINAR FOR US STUDIES
Philippine Delegate, Center for US-Mexican Studies and the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
University of California-San Diego (UCSD), San Diego California
July 5 – 29, 2005

PAC-RIM 2005 is a four-week program organized by the Center for US-Mexican Studies and the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific studies at the UCSD for scholars and non academic professionals from Asia, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America who want to deepen their understanding of the United States of America in the areas of political and economic history, the conduct of U. S. government at the national and state levels, the making of U. S. economic and foreign policy, U.S. political parties and elections, and U. S. public policy.

1ST ASEAN-CHINA YOUNG LEADERS AND YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS MEETING
Head of Philippine Delegation
Beijing-Nanjing-Heifei-Anhui-Wuhan-Guangdong, People's Republic of China
June 6-16, 2005

The Joint Working Plan of the 1 st ASEAN-China Ministerial Meeting on Youth agreed to have the 1 st ASEAN Young Leaders Visit to China Program, which aimed at strengthening mutual understanding between ASEAN countries and China. It also aims in explore opportunities and channels of cooperation between and among the neighboring nations.

ASEAN YOUTH DAY MEETING
Head of Philippine Delegation
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
August 5 – 11, 2005

The ASEAN Youth Day Meeting is a gathering of youth leaders and government representatives to discuss matters in uplifting the employment and entrepreneurship programs in the respective participating countries. It also awards successful young entrepreneurs in the ASEAN region in which one of the recipients is the Philippines.

ASEAN MINISTERIAL MEETING ON YOUTH (AMMY IV) and ASEAN SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING (SOMY IV)
Head of Philippine Delegation
Manila, Philippines
September 1 – 4, 2005

AMMY is an assembly of all National Youth Councils' agency heads in the ASEAN region. During its conduct in the Philippines, the famous Manila Declaration on Youth Participation through Strengthening Youth Entrepreneurship was written and adopted by the Ministers of the 10-member ASEAN countries. The Manila Declaration emphasizes the united stand of all the member countries on different youth issues and concerns.

2003 GLOBAL YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG LEADERS
Head of Philippine Delegation
Tokyo-Kyoto-Nara-Shimonoseki-Fukuoka Prefecture-Tokyo, Japan
January 19 – February 1, 2003

Attended by the different Cabinet Members of the various participating countries, the Global Youth Exchange Program is designed to understand the different cultures, traditions, and good practices of Japan and of the other participating countries. The program aimed at strengthening regional cooperation with ASEAN and Japan, and the rest of the world in areas of economy, education, and security.

Summer sa Senado 2000 Internship Program, Philippine Senate
Senate President
April 8 – May 29, 2000

This program was designed to help young leaders better understand bill drafting, bill making, and the long, rigorous process of law making. It also involved participants in research and witnessing floor deliberations pertaining to a particular bill. The experience included delivering privilege speeches, journal making, and understanding the powers of the Senate. It also involved participants in assuming senate posts.

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Chevening Scholarships 2008, a scholarships award for a Master degree in the United Kingdom, awarded by the Government of the United Kingdom through the Foreign Commonwealth Office and the British Council.

National Youth Commission Resolution 73 Series 2005 “A Resolution of Commendation for Excellent Service”

Zamboanga City Resolution 444 Series 2000 - Commendation

Summer Sa Senado 2000 Leadership Award given by the Philippine Senate

Best Debating Team, 7 th Annual Col. Salipsip Scholarship Debate (ADZU, 2000)

Best Debating Team, 6 th Annual Col. Salipsip Scholarship Debate (ADZU, 1999)

Best Debater, 6 th Annual Col. Salipsip Scholarship Debate (ADZU, 1999)

3 rd Runner-up, Biglaang Talumpati (ADZU, 1998)

1 st Runner-up, Extemporaneous Speech Contest (ADZU, 1998)

AFFILIATIONS

TEAM GLORIA (Mindanao Coordinator)

Liberal Party of the Philippines (Member)

Kilos Ko (Member)

KOMPIL Mindanao (Member)

Self-Actualization and Leadership Training (SALT) Community (Member)

Alliance of Youth Legislators of the Philippines (Member)

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Born: September 08, 1980

Age: 25 years old

Citizenship: Filipino

Place of Birth: Zamboanga City

Home Address: 631 Mayor Jaldon Street, Zamboanga City

EDUCATION

MA in International Development: Public Policy and Management 2008-2009

University of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts in English 1997 – 2001

Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Zamboanga City, Philippines