TRIVIA 0025: WHO IS GENERAL EMMANUEL BAUTISTA? 

SOURCE: INQUIRER, 08 NOVEMBER 2011

6share 40  32

Major General Emmanuel Bautista

MANILA,Philippines—The commander of troops inCentral Visayasand Negros Oriental and Siquijor would be the next commanding general of the Philippine Army, Malacañang announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Undersecretary Abigail Valte, President Benigno Aquino’s deputy spokesperson, said Major General Emmanuel Bautista, the commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, will assume command of the Army on November 9.

“His record has been exemplary, both in the field and in staff positions. Bautista has been decorated seven times in combat. Most notably, in his staff work, as J3 of the AFP, Major General Bautista was primarily responsible for the formulation of the Internal Peace and Security Plan, ‘Bayanihan’,” Valte said in a statement released by Malacañang.

“(Bautista) shepherded the development of the plan from its conceptualization, development, writing, launching and implementation. He was able to mobilize the participation of different stakeholders in the planning process. The plan involves innovative approaches and paradigm shifts and is now the blueprint of the AFP in winning the peace,” she added.

A member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1981, Bautista is also a graduate of the Joint & Combined Warfighting Course at the Joint Forces Staff College, Virginia, USA; the Grade II Staff and Tactics Course inNew Zealand; as well as a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of thePhilippines, Diliman.

“With his appointment, the President believes that the Philippine Army will be able to build on the foundation of reforms instituted by Bautista’s predecessors in the Philippine Army, and will continue these reforms while orienting the Army to be a force for the maintenance of peace,” Valte said.

Complete stories on our Digital Edition newsstand for tablets, netbooks and mobile phones; 14-issue free trial. About to step out? Get breaking alerts on your mobile.phone. Text ON INQ BREAKING to 4467, for Globe, Smart and Sun subscribers in the Philippines.

=====================================================

=====================================================

=====================================================

Son of general murdered by rebels is new Army chief

By Dona Z. Pazzibugan, Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer

2:55 am | Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

  9share 240  221

MAJ. GEN. EMMANUEL BAUTISTA ‘We have been fighting too long. Too many have died, including my father.’ CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The soldier-son of a general treacherously killed by Moro separatist rebels in the infamous massacre at Patikul, Sulu province, in October 1977 is taking over as new chief of the Philippine Army.

The youngest among 11 generals considered for the post, Major General Emmanuel Bautista, 53, formally assumes command of the 80,000-strong Army in ceremonies atFortBonifacioWednesday.

He was a freshman cadet at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) when his father, Brigadier General Teodulfo Bautista, and 33 other officers and men were gunned down by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels in Patikul on Oct. 10, 1977.

An MNLF commander, Usman Sali, had lured the elder Bautista into a meeting in Patikul with a promise to talk about a ceasefire. To show his goodwill, the late general arrived for the meeting unarmed. He was shot to death.

Only one soldier survived the massacre.

When Emmanuel graduated from the PMA in 1981—the seventh out of 161 in his class—he readily asked to be assigned in Sulu with the 1st Infantry Division, the unit his father commanded before his death.

But his request was denied and, as a compromise, was assigned to another province in Muslim Mindanao—Lanao del Norte.

In his military career, the young Bautista had been assigned to various posts around the country—but never in Sulu.

Peace an Aquino concern

Achieving peace with rebels appears to be a factor in Bautista’s appointment by President Benigno Aquino III as new Army chief.

Announcing Mr. Aquino’s choice Tuesday, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President expected Bautista to reorient the Army into “a force for the maintenance of peace.”

“(Bautista’s) record has been exemplary, both in the field and in staff positions. Bautista has been decorated seven times in combat,” Valte told reporters.

“Most notably, in his staffwork as J3 (deputy chief of staff for operations), Major General Bautista was primarily responsible for the formulation of the internal peace and security plan ‘Bayanihan,’” Valte said.

Blueprint to win peace

Bautista shepherded the development of the plan from its conceptualization to implementation, according to Valte.

“The plan involves innovative approaches and paradigm shifts and is now the blueprint of the AFP in winning the peace,” she said.

Valte said the President believed Bautista would pursue the reforms “while orienting the Army to be a force for the maintenance of peace.”

The military says Oplan Bayanihan shifts the focus of the counterinsurgency strategy from traditional combat operations to “developmental activities,” while also giving attention to human rights concerns.

Need for peace

“We have been fighting for too long. Too many have died. The statistics include my father. How many more will suffer?” Bautista said in an interview with the Inquirer in April. “We have an obligation to really win the peace because we owe it to those who came before us, like my father. We owe it to our people, we owe it to ourselves.”

“My own father was killed trying to reach out. If I am able to overcome it, who can contest me?” he said then.

In a statement, the Army described Bautista as a “seasoned combat officer who once served in the front lines as a Scout Ranger” and is a “well-rounded officer.”

“The Philippine Army welcomes the appointment of a highly respected and credible officer, General Bautista. His vast experience as a frontline leader and as a staff officer in all levels of command will surely make the difference,” said the Army spokesperson, Major Harold Cabunoc.

Youngest of the group

Bautista was the youngest of the generals who were considered to succeed Lieutenant General Arturo Ortiz, the retiring Army chief.

Most of the current infantry division commanders were his upperclassmen in the PMA, except for Brigadier General Rey Ardo, 6th ID commander, who was his classmate in PMA.

Before he was named Army chief, Bautista had been commander of the 3rd Infantry Division based in Capiz province but for only a little over six months.

He, however, did not see his being a junior officer as an issue, pointing out that there  had been many instances when officers surpassed their upperclassmen in terms of assignments.

“But the Army is a professional organization. We have come a long way and we follow the chain of command. This is nothing new to the Army,” Bautista said in a brief interview Tuesday.

“It’s an honor to have been designated as commanding general. It is an opportunity and I take it as a challenge to do good for the Army,” he added.

The only way

Bautista’s appointment came amid calls for an all-out war against Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels following the killing of 19 soldiers last month in Al-Barka, Basilan.

As deputy chief of staff for operations, Bautista spearheaded the crafting of the administration’s Bayanihan strategy.

As far as military operations go, Bayanihan calls for a paradigm shift to focus on a “people-centered approach” while recognizing that fighting insurgency is not just a military concern but calls for a “whole of nation approach.”

The concept impresses on soldiers that peace talks with communist and separatist rebels are the only way to end the conflict.

Communist rebels, however, see Bayanihan as no different from the Arroyo administration’s Oplan Bantay Laya, which they blamed for the killing of unarmed militants.

Acts of heroism

As a lieutenant, Bautista served inMindanaoas a platoon leader of the 26th Infantry Battalion from 1981 to 1983. He also saw action in the Visayas as the leader of the 7th Scout Ranger Company from 1987 to 1989.

He distinguished himself as the commander of the 702nd Infantry Brigade of the 7th Infantry Division, which cleared areas inCentral Luzonof communist influence from 2008 to 2009.

He has earned a Gold Cross medal for gallantry in action, the third highest military combat award, and  25 Military Merit Medals for, among others, acts of heroism in combat.

He has also received administrative awards for meritorious performance of duty, such as the Distinguished Service Star and Outstanding Achievement Medals.

Bautista finished at the top of his class in the Scout Ranger Course, Infantry Officer Advance Course and the Army Command and General Staff Course.

He was also a graduate of a war fighting course at theJointForcesStaffCollegeinVirginia,USA, and a tactics course inNew Zealand. He has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of thePhilippines.

Bautista is married to Bernardita Pardo, daughter of a former Supreme Court associate justice, and they have a son.

TRIVIA 0024: WHO IS GEN. DANILO LIM?

DANILO LIM

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jump to: navigation, search

This article is about the Filipino General. For the Malaysian writer, see Danny Lim.

Danilo Lim (born June 2, 1955 in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines) is a retired Filipino brigadier general. He has been incarcerated at the Camp Crame in Quezon City from 2006 to 2010 for rebellion charges and attempted coup d’état. After more than 4 years in prison, Lim was granted temporary freedom by the Armed Forces of the Philippines on May 31, 2010.

In 2003, Lim joined then Navy lieutenant and now Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and other young military officers in taking over the Oakwood Hotel in Makati City to air their grievances against the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

On November 29, 2007, the same group triggered a standoff at the Peninsula Manila hotel in Makati City, where he called for Arroyo’s ouster.^[1]

On September 20, 2009, Lim announced his plan to join the 2010 senatorial race, as an independent candidate, but later joined the Liberal Party of Senator Benigno Aquino III.

[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Danilo Lim was born on June 2, 1955, on Solano,Nueva Vizcaya,Philippines. The youngest of five brothers, he is of Chinese descent: his roots can be traced toXiamen,China, formerlyAmoy. His father married a girl fromBohol.

He finished elementary and high school in Solano with flying colors. He was in his first year at UP when he took the entrance exams to the Philippine Military Academy. He topped the exams.

[edit] PhilippineMilitaryAcademy

Brigadier General Danilo “Danny” Lim is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Makatarungan Class 1978. He is the mistah of adopted member, Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President, Republic of the Philippines and the current Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Delfin N. Bangit, AFP.

While a plebe, he took the entrance exam to the United States Military Academy (USMA) atWest Point, one of the world’s premier military academies, because of an outstanding performance as cadet. He topped the exams.

[edit] Early career

After graduation, he returned to the country, took the Scout Ranger Course where he graduated No. 1 and led his team in registering the only encounter of the class during their test mission. He opted to be assigned to Jolo after that. He commanded the forward Recon Unit of the 1st Infantry Division (Philippines) in Sulu where he was wounded twice in combat.

[edit] Involvement with the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM)

Capt. Danny Lim was recruited into the rightist Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM) during the 1980s and was involved in the People Power Revolution, but came into public knowledge during the botched 1989 Coup d’État against the Cory Aquino government. It was then Capt. Danny Lim along with Capt. Abraham Puruganan who led the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment into what has been known as the “Siege of Makati.”

[edit]ManilaPeninsula Incident

Main article: Manila Peninsula mutiny

On the morning of November 29, 2007, Antonio Trillanes IV, Brigadier General Danilo Lim, Capt. Nicanor Faeldon and other Magdalo officials walked out of their trial and marched through the streets of Makati City, calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. They then had a meeting on the second floor of The Peninsula Manila Hotel along Ayala Avenue. Former vice-president Teofisto Guingona joined the march to the Manila Peninsula Hotel, as well as some soldiers from the AFP.

3 P.M. Deadline

Thirty soldiers who stood on trial for the 2003 Oakwood Mutiny walked out of court and set up a meeting at The Peninsula Manila Hotel, where they called for the ouster of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. They had been joined by former vice-president Teofisto Guingona, who called the gathering a “New Edsa“.

Arroyo called for an emergency Cabinet meeting as she took a chopper back to the Palace amid tight security. Novaliches Catholic Bishop Antonio Tobias, Infanta Bishop Emeritus Julio Labayen, and Fr. Robert Reyes joined the Antonio Trillanes IV group, while Exec. Sec. Eduardo Ermita and Ignacio Bunye rushed back to Malacañang. PSG sealed off the Palace, while troops secured the north and southLuzonexpressways.

A website forthwith appeared, proclaiming General Lim and Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as the leaders of the incident.^[2] The website entry read: “Senator Antonio Trillanes, Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim, Magdalo soldiers, their guards and the people have started marching towards Makati triangle. We presently find in existence a dangerous concept where the armed forces now owe their primary allegiance and loyalty to those who temporarily exercise the authority of the executive branch of the government rather than to the country and the Constitution they have sworn to protect. That is a concept we defy and struggle to eradicate. If you believe you are a man of will and courage with unselfish motives and brave enough to fight against such tyranny, rise up and be counted!“^[3]

The Philippine National Police (PNP) gave Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim until 3 p.m. to surrender, as it evacuated guests and personnel inside the Manila Peninsula Hotel.^[4]

The PNP general also ordered later the evacuation of the press in the hotel. Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim, stated, “We make this fateful step of removing Mrs. Macapagal-Arroyo from the presidency and undertake the formation of a new government.”^[5]

Security forces were scheduled the ManilaPeninsulain MakatiCityat exactly 3 p.m. to arrest rebel soldiers. Judge Oscar Pimentel, Makati Regional Trial Court, issued the arrest order, and Director Geary Barias, National Capital Region Police Office director, stated: “Arrests will be made at 3 p.m.“^[6]

After 3 p.m., police director Geary Barias of the National Capital Region Police Office left The Peninsula Manila Hotel, since he was asked to leave by troops supportive of Trillanes. A defiant Antonio Trillanes IV dismissed the PNP 3 p.m. deadline, saying, “Believe me, nothing will happen after three o’clock.”^[7]

At least 50 Special Weapons and Tactics commandos lined up outside to assault the Manila Peninsula Hotel inMakatiCityto enforce the arrest of rebel soldiers. Sporadic warning shots were heard from the police outside the hotel, as smoke was seen coming from the hotel seconds after the shots. (4:01 p.m.) The Palace asked reporters to move out of the hotel, as armored personnel carriers arrived. Hundreds of guests scrambled to vacate, and Trillanes said they will ‘wait and see'[?] Bishop Julio Labayen appealed: “Please do not storm the place, so nobody gets hurt.” (4:37 p.m.)

Firing stopped at 4:30 p.m.^[8][9] GMA crew, and other media personnel were trapped in the hotel, while the Palace appealed to the media and the public to stay away from Makati. Tear gas was fired into the hotel lobby as government troops advanced. Soldiers surrounded the hotel at 5 p.m.).^[10]

The armored tank then destroyed the main facade of the Manila Peninsula Hotel to allow the troops to enter.

Chief Justice Reynato Puno, who had just arrived from Guam, stated that he would not head a caretaker government if President Arroyo was removed from power, for he wants to insulate the judiciary from politics. Prominent businessmen denounced Trillanes and Lim.

[edit] Temporary liberty

On February 16, 2010, Lim was allowed by a Makaticourt to post bail on a rebellion charge, along with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and 16 other soldiers.^[11] The bail was set for P200,000 each. The bail was supposed to give them temporary liberty while the case is being heard. However, they cannot leave the prison yet; Armed Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Romeo Brawner Jr. said: “The group of Senator Trillanes cannot be released until after the military has agreed already, because they are still facing general court martial.” Brawner also added: “Under the military law, there is no such thing as bail.”^[12]

After 4 years in detention, on May 31, 2010, Lim was granted temporary freedom by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), which approved his request to be placed under the custody of another military officer.^[13] AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit also approved the grant of temporary liberty to Lim. After proper custodial procedures and medical examination were conducted, the retired Brigadier General was released 5:35 p.m. from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame in Quezon City. Lim, however, still faces a charge of violation of Article 67 (mutiny) of the Articles of War in relation to a supposed plan to grab power last February 2006. His co-accused in the 2006 case include former Marine commandant Maj. Gen. Renato Miranda and former Marine Col. Ariel Querubin. He is also charged with violation of Articles of War 63 (disrespect to the President), 96 (conduct unbecoming of an officer and a gentleman), 97 (conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline), and 70 (escape from confinement). These charges are in connection with the November 2007 Manila Peninsula Incident.

[edit] Political career

[edit] Senatorial race in 2010

See also: Philippine Senate election, 2010

On September 20, 2009, Lim declared his intention to run for senator in 2010. He filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for senator on November 27, 2009. When interviewed by some reporters, the Brigadier General said: “I would like to bring the people’s awareness on corruption to a higher level, so that the issue of corruption will not be limited to one branch of the government.” He also added: “I have served the military for 36 years and throughout my 36 years of military service, I have been consistent in advocating reforms in the military, but the military career being behind me now, this is now my alternative arena.” Under existing laws, all active military and police personnel are forced to resign from the service after filing their respective certificates of candidacy for any elective posts. As a result, Lim had to leave his military position.^[14] Lim is not allowed to get out of detention to campaign. He has also been endorsed by Senators Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, Antonio Trillanes IV.^[15] Senator Ma. Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal also threw her support behind Lim.^[16]

Initially an independent candidate, he later joined the Liberal Party as a guest candidate. The LP is fielding senators Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III and Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas II.^[17] At first, General Lim intended to run under the Magdalo Para Pagbabago, but the Commission on Elections denied the group’s accreditation to become a political party.

On December, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) disqualified Lim from the 2010 Senate race, as the poll body does not think Lim has the capacity to run a national elections. A few days later, Lim submitted evidence seeking to reverse the Comelec’s decision. LP spokesman Quezon Rep. Lorenzo Tañada III said: “The LP believes that the Comelec will reconsider its previous decision and allow Gen. Danny Lim to run for senator under the LP banner.”^[18] A month later, the Comelec reinstated Lim as an official candidate for Senator, along with Nicanor Perlas, who was running for president.^[19]

However, Lim was not as lucky as Antonio Trillanes in 2007. Several presidential aspirants courted the Magdalo group prior to the official campaign period; the Magdalo also received financial support from some close people in the Philippine Military Academy, the Guardians (a fraternity of soldiers led by Sen. Gregorio Honasan), assorted businessmen, and party-list groups. These efforts were only enough to push Lim to 17th place in the senatorial race with over 6 million votes as of Comelec tallies released on 2 p.m. Tuesday (May 11). On May 11, the former brigadier general conceded defeat, after partial election results by the Comelec showed him far from the top 12 aspirants.^[20]

=================================

=================================

=================================

SOURCE: PCIJ

Search

February 24, 2006 · Posted by: Yvonne Chua · In: In the News

Who is Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim?

MALAYA columnist Romeo Y. Lim wrote about then newly promoted Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim in his April 22, 2005 column, heaping praises on the military officer who has “consciously chosen to live a simple life dedicated to serving his country and people.”  General Lim is under military custody for his supposed role in a destabilization attempt against President Arroyo.

Following is Romeo Lim’s piece (reprinted with Malaya’s permission): 

Who is BGen Danilo Lim?

 I want to take time out today to write about a man I greatly admire. It may be biased, but I have no apologies. In these times of endless shenanigans perpetuated by people who are supposed to serve our country and people, this man shines as a small candle in a sea of callousness and indifference.

The roots of newly promoted Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim can be traced to Xiamen, China, formerly Amoy. His father married a girl from Bohol but Danny, as he is called by both friends and detractors, was born and raised in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya. He is the youngest of five brothers.

He finished elementary and high school in Solano with flying colors. He was in his first year at UP when he took the entrance exams to the Philippine Military Academy. He topped the exams.

While a plebe, he took the entrance exam to the US Military Academy at West Point, one of the world’s premier military academies. He topped the exams.

After graduation, he returned to the country, took the Scout Ranger Course where he graduated not only No. 1 but also led his team in registering the only encounter of the class during their test mission. He opted to be assigned to Jolo after that. He commanded the forward Recon Unit of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division in Sulu where his name became a byword due to his combat exploits. He was wounded twice in combat.

Then AFP chief Gen. Romeo Espino noticed this officer and promptly directed GHQ to transfer then Lt. Lim to his alma mater, PMA, for instructor duty. He stayed for a few years then packed his bags again for the US to take up the Advanced Infantry Course at the Infantry School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He not only topped the course but was also awarded the Distinguished Allied Student Award for that year. When he returned, he joined the First Scout Ranger Regiment as chief of operations.

In 1989, then Capt. Lim led the Makati siege that lasted seven days. The failed coup attempt resulted in his incarceration for two years. He was released during the Ramos administration after the signing of a comprehensive peace agreement between government and the military rebels. He was a member of the RAM-SFP-YOU peace panel in the negotiations.

Moving on with his life, Lim took the Command and General Staff course which he again topped. He ran off with seven of the eight awards given by the school. Only the physical fitness award called the “Tarzan Award” slipped through his fingers and was given to a much younger officer.

He later commanded the 42nd Infantry Battalion where he again made a name for himself for the various combat accomplishments of his unit. He also endeared himself to the Bicolanos in Camarines Sur where his battalion was based.

He then became deputy commander of the First Scout Ranger Regiment and later regiment commander.

BGen. Lim is married with a daughter still in high school. Despite all his achievements and accolades, this soft-spoken and modest officer does not have his own house yet –  in direct contrast to his siblings who occupy senior positions in huge corporations (also in direct contrast to some AFP officers we know). He has consciously chosen to live a simple life dedicated to serving his country and people.

In six years, he will be bowing out of the military service.

I take my hat off to this officer and gentleman whose values and principles seem to be dying traits in this mess of an AFP. We need more people like him if we are to even hope to lift our country out the quagmire it is in.

So today, I greet all the other people who are not like BGen. Danilo Lim: Mabuhay ang mga kurakot sa gobyerno ni GMA!

=================================

================================

================================

Lim takes oath as deputy Customs commissioner

By Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News

Posted at 09/15/2011 11:19 AM | Updated as of 09/16/2011 7:15 AM

MANILA,Philippines- Retired brigadier general and Scout Rangers commander Danilo Lim has taken his oath as Customs deputy commissioner for intelligence.

 President Aquino administered his oath in Malacanang.
 
Danilo Lim is back in government service after a controversial career in the military. Lim was part of the 1989 coup d’ etat against then President Cory Aquino. The irony is Lim has taken his oath before the son of Cory who has trusted Lim to contribute in the administration’s campaign against smuggling and other illegal activities in the Customs.
 
Lim was detained for mutiny and rebellion charges for his role in attempts to overthrow former President Arroyo during the 2006 standoff in Fort Bonifacio and the 2007 Manila Peninsula siege.
 
Lim availed of the amnesty offered by President Aquino for those involved in uprisings against former President Arroyo.
 
Lim lost when he ran for senator in the 2010 elections, along with former Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon who has been appointed as Customs commssioner. Biazon will replace Angelito Alvarez.
 
We are awaiting word on when Biazon would be taking his oath.

President Aquino has previously said that Alavarez’ replacement has requested for private time until September 16, for a chance to spend time with his family before he takes on his new task.
 

TRIVIA0023: WHO IS RUFFY BIAZON?

HIGHLIGHTS:

·                    HIS FULL NAME IS ROZZANO RUFINO B. BIAZON.

·                    BORN 20 MARCH 1969.

·                    YOUNGEST OF THREE CHILDREN OF SEN. RODOLFO BIAZON AND MONSERRAT BUOAN.

·                    FINISHED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ATMALATECATHOLICSCHOOL.

·                    TOOK ZOOLOGY AT UP AND TRANSFERRED TO UST TO TAKE UP MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. GRADUATED IN 1991.

·                    BECAME DIRECTOR OF VIDEOGRAM REGULATORY BOARD (NOW OPTICAL MEDIA BOARD)  IN 1991.

·                    HANDLED HIS FATHER’S SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN IN 1992 AND BECAUSE HIS FATHER’S CHIEF OF STAFF UNTIL 1995.

·                    BECAME CHIEF LEGISLATIVE OFFICER OF SEN. SERGIO OSMENIA III UNTIL 1997.

·                    IN 1998 BECAME AGAIN SEN. BIAZON’S CAMPAIGN MANAGER AND CHIEF OF STAFF DURING THE 12^TH CONGRESS.

·                    WAS REPRESENTATIVE OF LONE DISTRICT OF MUNTINLUPA CITY FOR THREE TERMS FROM 2001 TO 2010.

·                    RAN UNDER THE LIBERAL PARTY IN THE 2010 SENATORIAL ELECTION BUT LOST.

================================

================================

================================

=================================

=================================

=================================

From WikiPilipinas: The Hip ‘n Free Philippine Encyclopedia

Rozzano Rufino “Ruffy” B. Biazon (born 20 March 1969 in Cavite City) is the representative of the lone district of Muntinlupa City in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He is the son of Senator Rodolfo Biazon.

[edit] Background

Biazon is youngest of the three children of Rodolfo Biazon and Monserrat Narag Buoan. He finished his elementary and secondary education at Malate Catholic School. For his tertiary education, he took zoology at the University of the Philippines. He transferred to the University of Santo Tomas to take medical technology as a pre-medical course. He graduated in 1991 and entered public service right out of college. He married Catherine Mary Reyes, with whom he had four sons.

[edit] Career

In 1991, Biazon became the director of the Videogram Regulatory Board, now known as the Optical Media Board. He handled his father’s senatorial campaign in 1992 and became the elected senator’s chief of staff until 1995. Following this stint, he was appointmented as chief legislative officer of Senator Sergio Osmeña III until 1997. In 1998, he was a campaign manager for his dad and again chief of staff to his father during the 12th Congress.

As a legislator, he has authored more than 70 bills and resolutions. His third term in the office saw the enactment of 23 of his authored and co-authored proposals, including the Tobacco Regulation Act (Republic Act No. 9211); the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (RA 9262); the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208); the Cheaper Medicines Act (RA 9502); the Tax Relief for Minimum Wage Earners Act (RA 9504); the Socialized and Low-Cost Housing Loan Restructuring and Condonation Program (RA 9507); and the new Cooperative Code of the Philippines (RA 9520). ^[1]

[edit] 2010 senatorial bid

Biazon is on his last term as a congressman and is targeting a senatorial seat under the Liberal Party for the 2010 national elections.

[edit] Campaign manifesto

Biazon aims to introduce a faith-based and family-oriented reform to the country, and believes that God-centered acts “guarantee accountability and integrity in his public service.” He also considers the “Filipino family as the society’s basic builder and it must be protected and empowered” as it is instrumental to the realization of his vision of “a society imbued with a sense of nationalism and cultural pride for Filipino people.” In order to attain these as a public servant, Biazon imposes upon himself the credo “Do the right things and do things right.”

The following are his plans for the country should he win (as stated in his official website):

• Livelihood

With the belief that people provided with adequate opportunities become dignified and productive members of the society, Biazon aims to “bring more employment opportunities to Filipinos and make them effective contributors to stable nation-building.”

• Education

Biazon shares the conviction that “significant investment in the education of children ensures a bright future for the country” and “access to quality education is a way of ensuring that they will become competent and upright citizens.”

• Health

A nation needs healthy students and members of the workforce in order to progress. To realize this, Biazon “intends to provide quality and affordable healthcare that would guarantee that Filipinos are physically equipped to fulfill their respective roles.”

• Peace

Biazon aims to “take the initiative in eradicating abuse of power in the government and other sources of disorder in the country.” “To improve social order, he aims to continue implementing laws that would detect and prevent crime, and track down anomalies, especially in the bureaucracy.”

• Environment

Biazon advocates environmental awareness as a way of protecting the country’s resources. Through this, “Filipinos will be able to find ways to maximize these resources” and protect the communities from adverse effects of natural disasters.

• Progress

Biazon envisions a prosperousPhilippines, which he aims to realize “through building infrastructures and leading projects that would tap the potentials of Filipinos to become efficient members of the society.”

[edit] Civic affiliations

• Alabang Jaycees, member (2000-2002)
• Rotary Club Alabang North, member (2003-present)
• International Plastic Scale Modelers, member (2005-present)
• Ayala Alabang Camera Club, member (2007-present)

[edit] Recognitions

• Cited as an Outstanding Congressman of the Philippinesby The Philippines Free Press
• Cited as one of the Top 100 Young Leaders by The Philippine Graphic
• Conferred as an Honorary Woman by the SM Women’s Committee and the Cervical Cancer Prevention Network

[edit] References

• Ruffy Biazon Congress CV (accessed 10 March 2010)
• Rozzano Rufino Biazon Curriculum Vitae (accessed 10 March 2010)
• About Ruffy Biazon (accessed 10 March 2010)
• Rep. Ruffy Biazon and Frank Drilon to Run for Senate in 2010 (accessed 10 March 2010)

1. ^ Rozzano Rufino Biazon Biography” (accessed 10 March 2010)

• Ruffy Biazon profile, politicalarena.com (accessed 21 April 2010)
• My Future, ruffybiazon.ph (accessed 21 April 2010)

===================================================

===================================================

===================================================

SOURCE:  abs-cbnNEWS.com

Home › Nation ›

Ruffy Biazon is new Customs chief: sources

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 08/24/2011 7:49 PM | Updated as of 08/25/2011 7:57 AM

MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – Malacañang has picked former Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon to replace Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez, ABS-CBN News sources said.

A source also told dzMM’s Jun Lingcoran that President Benigno Aquino III has already signed the appointment papers.

Biazon, who refused to comment on the matter, has supposedly accepted the position already. He was reportedly rooting for the Department of Tourism post, however.

Biazon, a colleague of President Aquino in the Liberal Party, lost in the 2010 senatorial elections.

Alvarez denies resigning

Some quarters have been calling for Alvarez’s resignation allegedly due to his inefficiency as Customs chief.

Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros Magsaysay said Alvarez should already exercise delicadeza and quit his post after his agency failed to collect billions in taxes from 2,000 container vans that recently went missing.

It has also been reported that Aquino himself wanted to boot out Alvarez.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Alvarez said he has not resigned nor will resign soon.

He also claimed not knowing any of the goings-on in Malacanang, except for some clues from Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima.

“Pinatawag niya ako sa bahay, ‘problema, ang dami talagang nagaambisyon sa pwesto mo maaring naapektuhan si presidente dito sa mga job demolition that are being held against me,’” he said.

Nonetheless, Alvarez said he will accept what is to become of his fate.

“Remember, I serve at the pleasure of the President. At any given time ay puwede niya akong palitan dito, so kung dumating yung time na may mapili na nga siyang replacement for me, definitely I will turn over the position in a very professional manner,” he said. — report from Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News; Jun Lingcoran, dzMM

========================================

========================================

========================================

SOURCE:MANILATIMES

President ‘offers’ Biazon Cabinet post, Alvarez not quitting

Published : Friday, August 26, 2011 00:00

Article Views : 530

Written by : Llanesca T. Panti, Maria Nikka U. Garriga and Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz

President Benigno Aquino 3rd has talked with Rufino “Ruffy” Biazon, a defeated candidate for senator, for Bizaon’s possible appointment to a Cabinet post, a Malacañang official said on Thursday.
Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. disclosed this during a chance interview at the House of Representatives after a hearing on the Office of the President’s budget.

“I understand that the President and Ruffy talked but I am not at liberty to disclose the conclusion of the meeting,” he told reporters.

Ochoa’s statement seemed to confirm earlier reports that Biazon, a former lawmaker representing Muntinlupa City (Metro Manila), would replace embattled Bureau of Customs chief Angelito Alvarez.
Ruffy Biazon is a son of former senator and now Rep. Rodolfo Biazon of Muntinlupa City.

Alvarez has been under fire over 1,910 container vans that were declared missing, resulting in P240 million in lost revenues for the government.

“I would not want to comment on that [Ruffy Biazon’s appointment] yet because there is no document that definitely says that he has been appointed. Let us wait for the right time for it. But we all know (Ruffy)  Biazon. He is a good guy,” Ochoa said.

Should Ruffy Biazon’s appointment push through, he will be the third Liberal Party (LP) candidate to be appointed to the Cabinet after losing in last year’s May elections.

Former Sen. Manuel Roxas 2nd, who lost the race for Vice President to former Mayor Jejomar Binay of Makati City (also in Metro Manila), was appointed secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications last June.

Losing LP bet for senator Nereus Acosta was appointed Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection on Wednesday.

Former Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Liwayway Chato is rumored to be the next Customs chief.

Nothing official
But another Malacañang official on Thursday belied rumors of Alvarez leaving the Cabinet.
The Customs chief himself said that he has no plans of leaving his post.

“Tinext ko po kay Pangulo iyong tanong ng Malacañang Press Corps kahapon at sabi niya he is not aware of any resignation on that part. So hindi ko po alam kung anong susunod na decision ni Pangulong Aquino [I texted the question from the Malacañang Press Corps on the resignation of Secretary Alvarez yesterday (Wednesday) and he told me that he is not aware of that matter. So I don’t know what will be the next decision of President Aquino],” spokesman Edwin Lacierda said during a press briefing also on Thursday.

He added that he was yet to confirm with Mr. Aquino reports that the President plans to replace Alvarez.

“Kahapon kasi maugong iyong baliting nagbitiw na si Lito Alvarez at papalitan ni Ruffy Biazon [News of Alvarez getting replaced by Ruffy Biazon was getting much attention yesterday (Wednesday)]. I’ll ask the President for a categorical statement on that point,” Lacierda said.

But Alvarez himself also on Thursday denied that he was resigning as head of the Customs bureau.
In the wake of the filing of charges against consignees and brokers allegedly involved in the disappearance of the 1,910 container vans before the Department of Justice also on Thursday, he said that he would continue to serve under the administration of President Aquino.

“I will serve with humility and integrity until such time that the President will tell me to stop because there is already a replacement on board,” Alvarez added.

He  said that he was not planning to resign as Customs chief because he would not want to make his detractors happy, adding that his action against smugglers has spawned a demolition job against him.

Llanesca T. Panti, Maria Nikka U. Garriga and Jovee Marie N. Dela Cruz