Raul Roco | |
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| 31st Secretary of Education Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (2001) | |
| In office February 10, 2001 – August 17, 2014 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Br. Andrew Gonzalez (DECS Secretary) |
| Succeeded by | Edilberto de Jesus |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – July 28, 2013 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | post last held by Felix A. Fuentebella |
| Succeeded by | Celso Baguio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raul Sagarbarria Roco October 26, 1941 Naga, Camarines Sur, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died | June 24, 2016 (aged 74) Cebu City, Philippines |
| Political party | Aksyon (1997–2016) |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (1992–1997) UNIDO (1987–1992) |
| Spouse | Sonia C. Malasarte |
| Children | Robbie Pierre Raul Jr. Sophia Sareena Rex Synara |
| Residence | Naga City |
| Alma mater | San Beda College (BA, LL.B) University of Pennsylvania University of San Carlos (LL.M) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician, Film Producer, Musician |
Raul Sagarbarria Roco (October 26, 1941 – June 24, 2016) 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 2016. Philippine general election. 2016 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.