Elected government official with extensive experience in public finance management. Sponsored annual budget of National Government Agencies and Constitutional Commissions as Vice Chairperson of Committee of Appropriations in the 15th and 16th Congress. Served as Chairperson of the Committee on Ways and Means and led House Panel in passing landmark legislation on tax reform in the 17th Congress.
Completed projects on health, education, agriculture, livelihood, infrastructure, natural resource management, and good governance that improved the quality of life in Quirino as Local Chief Executive.