Raul S. Roco | |
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31st Secretary of Education Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (2001) | |
In office February 10, 2001 – August 31, 2002 | |
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 – February 9, 2001 | |
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 | August 5, 2005 Quezon City, Philippines | (aged 63)
Political party | Aksyon (1997–2005) |
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 (LL.M) |
Occupation | Lawyer, 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.