1979, BSc in Economics, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Experience in business and investment banking. Former Congressman. Majority Leader, 11th Congress; Representative, 1st District of Capiz. 2001-03, Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippines. 2004-10, Senator of the Philippines. 2011-12, Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippines. Since 2012, Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippines.