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Biography

EDUCATION

* Master in International and Comparative Law, Georgetown University Law Center,Washington D.C.,1995-1996
* Admitted to the Bar, 1994
* Bachelor of Laws, U.P. College of Law, 1989-1993
* B.A. Political Science, U.P. Diliman, 1985-1989
* High School, U.P. Integrated School, 1981-1985
* Elementary U.P. Integrated School, 1975-1981

CAREER

* Senator, Senate of the Philippines, 2007 to present
* Chairman, Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights,
Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws, and
Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies
* Representative, 1st District of Sorsogon, House of Representatives, 1998-2007
* House Minority Floor Leader, 13th Congress
* House Assistant Majority Floor Leader 11th Congress (July 1998 - Nov. 2000)
* Commander, Philippine Navy Reserve Command
* Partner, Escudero Marasigan Sta. Ana Vallente & Villareal Law Office, February 1995-Present

ORGANIZATIONS

* Lord Chancellor, Alpha Phi Beta, 2009-present

AWARDS

* Most Admired TV Personality, Anak TV Seal, 2008
* Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum, 2008
* Asia's Idol, Asia News Network, 2007
* TOYM Awardee in Youth Leadership, 2000
* Legislator of the Year, (Philippine Media Research and Progress Report, Inc.), Sept. 2000
* Outstanding Public Servant of the Year (National Media Statistics Research News Publication), Aug. 2000
* Most Outstanding Congressman of the Year (Philippine Youth Association for Public Affairs, Inc.) February 2002
* Most Outstanding Solon (League of Press Associations of the Philippines.), 1998, 1999, 2000
* Top Congressman (Pillars of the New Republic) 1999, 2000, 2001
* Youth Achiever in the Government Sector (Development of the Filipino Youth) June 1999

PERSONAL INFORMATION

* Birthdate: October 10, 1969
* Spouse: Christine Elizabeth R. Flores
* Children: Maria Cecilia, Joaquin Cruz