Previous Positions
Public Information Director, Kilusang Mayo UnoColumnist, BusinessWorld (1995-2004)Reporter, ABS-CBN Hoy Gising (2001)Past Electoral History
Partylist Representative for Bayan Muna, 2004-2013Senatorial Candidate for Makabayan, 2013Partylist Nominee for Bayan Muna, 2016 and 2022Government Positions
Commissioner, EDSA People Power Commission, 2001-2003
Authored and Co-Authored Laws
In my last term in Congress, I authored 178 measures and co-authored 376 more, making me one of the most prolific legislators of the 15th Congress.Major Bills Authored
Republic Acts authored:
R.A. 9406 – Reorganizing and Strengthening the Public Attorney’s OfficeR.A. 10389 – Recognizance Act of 2012R.A. 9504 – Tax Exemptions for Minimum Wage EarnersR.A. 9653 – Rent Control Act of 2009R.A. 9754 – Anti-Torture ActBills authored include:
People’s Mining Bill/Alternative Mining PolicyOne Million Solar Roofs BillProtection and Incentives for WhistleblowersFreedom of InformationRemoval/Reduction of VAT on power, oil and waterDownstream Oil Industry RegulationPetron Buy BackCentralized Oil ProcurementRegular Salaries for Bus Drivers and ConductorsLocal Music Industry Incentives
Advocacies
Assert PH sovereignty and demilitarize the West PH SeaAbolish confidential and intelligence fundsHold Duterte accountable for EJKs,Impeach VPAbolish NTF-ELCACResume peace talks with CPP/NPA/NDFPContribution & Projects
Social justice, good governance, and electoral/political reform
Awards
UPLB Distinguished Alumni Award for Extension, 2002Most Outstanding Alumnus for 2013, UPLB Dept. of Social Sciences10 Outstanding Congressmen for 2012, Publishers Association of the PhilippinesMost Outstanding Congressman for 2008, Congress MagazineGawad Jose Rizal 2014, Lyceum UniversityAntonio Montemayor Award for Rhetoric, 1982Achievements
Chairperson, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, 2023 - presentColumnist, BusinessWorld (1995 - 2004)President, College Editors Guild of the Phils., 1991 - 1994
Career & History
Legislative History
Advocacies
Achievements
