Silvestre Bello III

Silvestre "Bebot" Bello III (born June 23, 1944)[1] is a Filipino businessman and lawyer from Isabela. He is the current Secretary of the Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment and concurrently Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process.[2][3] Bello was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte to replace Rosalinda Baldoz in the secretaryship.[4] Bello was a former Justice Secretary, Solicitor General[4] and representative of 1-BAP party-list during the 16th Congress of the Philippines.[5]

Silvestre Bello III
Secretary of Labor and Employment
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2016
President	Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded by	Rosalinda Baldoz
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for 1 BANAT & AHAPO Partylist
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Cabinet Secretary of the Philippines
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Ricardo Saludo
Succeeded by	Jose Rene Almendras
Solicitor General of the Philippines
In office June 9, 1998 – June 30, 1998
President	Fidel Ramos
Preceded by	Romeo de la Cruz (acting)
Succeeded by	Ricardo P. Galvez
In office September 23, 1996 – February 3, 1998
President	Fidel Ramos
Preceded by	Raul Goco
Succeeded by	Romeo de la Cruz (acting)
Secretary of Justice
In office February 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998 (acting)
President	Fidel Ramos
Preceded by	Teofisto Guingona Jr.
Succeeded by	Serafin R. Cuevas
In office July 15, 1991 – February 10, 1992
President	Corazon Aquino
Preceded by	Franklin Drilon
Succeeded by	Eduardo G. Montenegro (acting)
Governor of Isabela
In office April 4, 1986 – February 1, 1988
Preceded by	Faustino Dy
Succeeded by	Benjamin Dy
Personal details
Born	Silvestre Hernando Bello III June 23, 1944 Gattaran, Cagayan, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Lakas–CMD (1992-2015) 1 BANAT & AHAPO Partylist (2013-2016) PDP–Laban (2016- present)
Residence	Quezon City
Alma mater	Manuel L. Quezon University (AB) Ateneo de Manila University Law School (LLB)
Occupation	Lawyer
Profession	Politician

Early life and education

Bello was born in Gattaran, Cagayan on June 23, 1944. He is married to Regina Gerona.[1] He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Manuel L. Quezon University in Quiapo, Manila, in 1966. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from Ateneo de Manila University Law School in 1970.[6][7]

Career

Bello was appointed by then President Corazon Aquino as governor of Isabela as part of the sweeping change of head of local governments after the 1986 EDSA Revolution. He ran in 1988 local elections but lost to his predecessor Faustino Dy who held the position from 1972. Bello has worked as Justice Secretary from July 1990 to February 1992. He ran again for governor of Isabela but lost to Faustino's son, Benjamin Dy. He served as Solicitor General from September 23, 1996 until February 3, 1998.[4] He was the Chairman of the Government Negotiating Panel for Talks with the CPP/NPA/NDF from January 2001 to August 2004. He served as president and CEO of PNOC Development and Management Corporation from November 2004 to December 2005. From January 2006 to December 2006 he was the General Manager and CEO of PRA. He was a presidential adviser for New Government Centers from July 2007 to July 2008. He served as Cabinet Secretary during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[7][8]

References

1. "Silvestre Bello III". Scribd. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
2. Maitem, Jeoffrey (May 19, 2016). "CPP-NPA prepares list of nominees to posts in Duterte Cabinet". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
3. "More changes seen in selection of Duterte Cabinet; Bello concurrent as DOLE chief". Interaksyon. May 22, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
4. Ranada, Pia (May 22, 2016). "Duterte eyes Bebot Bello for DOLE, Pernia for NEDA". Rappler. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
5. "Party-list rep, CDO lawmaker go for Duterte". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 28, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
6. "Silvestre H. Bello III : Executive Profile and Biography". Bloomberg. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
7. "Silvestre H. Bello III Biography". Global APO Network. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
8. Romero, A.D.B; Allauigan, B.U. (May 14, 2008). "Silvestre Bello is new Cabinet secretary". GMA News. Retrieved June 29, 2016.