Ace Barbers
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Ace Barbers | |
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| Chair of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente Belmonte Jr. |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Surigao del Norte's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Guillermo Romarate |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Barbers |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Romarate |
| Governor of Surigao del Norte | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Governor | Arturo Egay |
| Preceded by | Robert Lyndon Barbers |
| Succeeded by | Sol Matugas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Ace Smith Barbers May 31, 1969 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2009–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (1997–2009) |
| Spouse | Bernadette Sison |
| Children | Robert King Barbers Robert Jack Barbers Robert Ace Barbers, Jr. Robert Spade Barbers |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University(AB) University of the Philippines(MPA) |
| Profession | Politician |
Robert Ace Smith Barbers (usually stylized as Robert "Ace" Barbers), (born May 31, 1969) or also known simply as Ace Barbers, is a Filipino politician and the son of Robert Barbers.[1]
Early and personal life[edit]
Robert Ace Smith Barbers was born on May 31, 1969, in Manila, Philippines. He is the second of four siblings by Robert Barbers and Virginia Smith.[2]
Barbers was a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in political science, Minor in Economics at the De La Salle University (1987–1990), and became a holder of Master's degree in Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines (2000–2003).[3]
Barbers has four sons.[3]
Family's political involvement[edit]
Barbers came from a political clan where his father was a Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and served in the Congress until 2004. His brother, Lyndon, served as provincial governor; while another served as a councilor in Makati and held a sub-cabinet position during the Arroyo administration.[4]
Political career[edit]
Barbers first served as the representative of the 2nd district of Surigao del Norte from 1998 to 2007. It was during his term when he and his father, then-senator Robert, authored the Comprehensive Drugs Bill of 2002.[3] During the House speakership of Jose de Venecia Jr., Barbers was the chairperson of the accounts committee[5] until his resignation in 2005, reportedly to focus on his post-graduate studies at the University of the Philippines.[6] Belonged to the ruling Lakas party of the administration of Gloria Macapagal–Arroyo, he was among those who voted against the President's controversial proposal to increase the value-added tax from 10–12 percent.[6]
Barbers won for provincial governor of Surigao del Norte in 2007,[1] but lost to Sol Matugas in his re-election bid in 2010.[7]
For the 2013 elections, Barbers filed his candidacy for district representative under the Nacionalista Party. However, a month prior to the elections, he decided to pull out from the race as he had to go to the United States for the treatment of his wife, who was in critical condition due to laryngeal cancer.[7]
Barbers eventually returned as district representative in 2016.[3] He has been the chairperson of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs,[3][8] and was among those who supported the drug war of the Duterte administration.[3] He has been supporting charter change,[5] particularly reforms on economic provisions.[8]
Work history[edit]
- 1990-1997: President, Vintage Specialist Philippine Village Hotel
- 1995-1997: Director of Marketing Philippine Village Hotel
- 1994-1995: Director for Sales Philippine Village Hotel
- 1993-1994: Associates Dir. For Sales Philippine Village Hotel
- 1992-1992: Sales and Account Manager Philippine Village Hotel
- 1991-1992: Account Executive Philippine Village Hotel
Membership[edit]
- Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity, University of the Philippines Diliman - Member
- Knights of Columbus, St. Andrew Council - Treasurer
- Hotel Sales Marketing Association - Member
- Political Science Society, DLSU - Member
- AISEC Philippines - Member
- Rotary Civic Action Club - Member
- Couples for Christ, Quezon City - Member
- Parish Renewal Experience, St. Andrew Parish - Member
- Surigaonon Association, Inc. Manila Chapter External - Vice-President
- Suriguenos, Inc. Committee on Livelihood Chairman
References[edit]
- ^ a b Crismundo Barbers, Mike U. (15 May 2016). "Barbers rises again in Surigao del Norte politics". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "What could wipe out political dynasties?". ABS-CBN Corporation. June 1, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Reyes–Aguila, Joyce (August–September 2018). "The Equalizer". The LEAGUE Magazine. Quezon City: The League Publishing Company, Inc. pp. 80–85. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Multiple citations:
- Muego, Benjamin (2005). "The Philippines in 2004: A Gathering Storm". In Singh, Daljit (ed.). Southeast Asian Affairs 2005 (paperback). Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. p. 310. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
- Muego, Benjamin (2005). "The Philippines in 2004: A Gathering Storm". In Singh, Daljit (ed.). Southeast Asian Affairs 2005 (ebook). Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b La Viña, Antonio; et al. (2012). "Charter Change under Arroyo: Sigaw ng Bayan, the Cry of the People?". The 1987 Constitution: To change or not to change?. Quezon City: Anvil Publishing, Inc. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Diaz, Jess (April 12, 2005). "Escudero: Barbers welcome in opposition". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Almeda, Vanessa (April 8, 2013). "Lyndon Barbers not withdrawing; brother Ace reconsidering". MindaNews. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Cervantes, Filane Mikee; de Layola, Zaldy (December 20, 2023). "Solon: Time to change Charter to make it responsive to economic needs". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 30, 2024.