Raul Roco

Raul Roco
31st Secretary of Education
Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (2001)
In office
February 10, 2001 – August 31, 2002
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byBr. Andrew Gonzalez (DECS Secretary)
Succeeded byEdilberto de Jesus
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1992 – February 9, 2001
Member of the House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 2nd District
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded bypost last held by Felix A. Fuentebella
Succeeded byCelso Baguio
Personal details
Born
Raul Sagarbarria Roco

(1941-10-26)October 26, 1941
Naga, Camarines Sur, Commonwealth of the Philippines
DiedAugust 5, 2005(2005-08-05) (aged 63)
Quezon City, Philippines
Political partyAksyon (1997–2005)
Other political
affiliations
LDP (1992–1997)
UNIDO (1987–1992)
SpouseSonia C. Malasarte
ChildrenRobbie Pierre
Raul Jr.
Sophia
Sareena
Rex
Synara
ResidenceNaga City
Alma materSan Beda College (BA, LL.B)
University of Pennsylvania (LL.M)
OccupationLawyer, Politician, Film Producer, Musician

Raul Sagarbarria Roco (October 26, 1941 – August 5, 2005) was a political figure in the Philippines. He was the standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko, which he founded in 1997 as a vehicle for his presidential bids in 1998 and 2004. He was a former senator and Secretary of the Department of Education under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

He had a strong following among young voters in the Philippines due to his efforts to promote honesty and good governance.