Rafael V. Mariano | |
|---|---|
 Mariano in September 2016 | |
| Secretary of Agrarian Reform Ad interim | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – September 6, 2017 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Virgilio de los Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Rosalina Bistoyong (OIC) |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Anakpawis | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rafael Vitriolo Mariano October 24, 1956 Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Political party | Anakpawis |
| Spouse | Estrelita Mariano |
| Profession | Politician, Farmer |
Rafael "Ka Paeng" Vitriolo Mariano (born October 24, 1956) is a Filipino politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives for Anakpawis serving from 2004 to 2013. He is also the chairman of the farmers militant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP).[1]
Mariano served as Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, who appointed him, after being nominated by the National Democratic Front.[2] His appointment as Secretary of Agrarian Reform was rejected by the Commission on Appointments (CA) on September 6, 2017, making him the 4th member of the Duterte Cabinet to be rejected by the CA.[3]
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- ^ "Duterte names more Cabinet members, agency heads". CNN Philippines. May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
- ^ Geronimo, Jee Y. (September 6, 2017). "CA rejects Rafael Mariano as agrarian reform secretary". Rappler. Retrieved September 6, 2017.