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The Honorable
ALBERTO G. ROMULO |
Secretary |
Department of
Finance |
Finance Secretary Alberto "BERT" Romulo is every inch his
father's son. His father, the late little big man Carlos P. Romulo, the first Asian to
become the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Living in the shadow of his illustrious father, Sec. Romulo, through
hardwork, discipline, dedication, and deep concern for every Filipino, have already carved
for himself his own niche in the Philippine politics not only as an economic manager but
as a respected statesman as well.
Sec. Romulo first joined government service as a member of former President Aquino's
economic team -- as Secretary of Budget and Management, Chairman of the Development Budget
Coordinating Committee and Member of the Monetary Board.
As Senator he was Majority Leader for five years and was chosen to
chair the senate committee on banks, currency and financial institutions. During his
tenure he authored and sponsored major legislations like the New Central Bank Law, Rural
Bank Act, Philippine Veterans Act, Salary Standardization Law, Tax Exemption on Christmas
Bonus, Early Retirement Act and many more, all aimed at uplifting the lives of every
Filipino.
Sec. Romulo holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the De La
Salle University and a Bachelor of Laws from the Unibersidad de Madrid in Spain.
A recipient of the Gintong Ama award, Sec. Romulo was named Most
Outstanding Senator of the Philippines Free Press, the Federation of the Provincial Clubs,
Congressweek, the Senate Radio and Television Press Group, and the Philippine
Infrastructure Journal.
Sec.Romulo is married to the former Rosie Lovely Tecson of Davao City. They are blessed
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