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The Honorable ALBERTO G. ROMULO
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Executive Secretary
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Executive Secretary Alberto
"Bert" Romulo has already carved for himself his own niche in Philippine
politics, not only as an economic manager, but as a respected statesman as well.
Born in Camiling, Tarlac province, Secretary Romulo first joined government service as a
member of former President Corazon Aquino's economic team - as Secretary of Budget and
Management, Chairman of the Development Budget Coordinating Committee and a member of the
Monetary Board.
As Senator he was Majority Leader for five years and was chosen to head the Senate
committee on banks, currency and financial institutions. During his term, he authored
major legislations like the creation of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Rural Bank
Act, the Philippine Veterans Act, Salary Standardization Law, Tax Exemption on Christmas
Bonus and the Early Retirement Act.
Secretary Romulo holds a Bachelor of Science of Commerce from the De La Salle University,
a Bachelor of Laws from the Unibersidad de Madrid in Spain and a Doctor of Laws from the
University of Madrid.
A recipient of the Gintong Ama Award, Secretary Romulo was also named Most Outstanding
Senator of the Philippine Free Press, the Federation of the Provincial Clubs, Congresweek
magazine, the Senate Radio and Television Press Group and the Philippine Infrastructure
Journal.
Secretary Romulo is married to the former Rosie Lovely Tecson of Davao City. They have
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