Robert Ace Barbers is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as congressman of the second legislative district of Surigao Del Norte Province in Caraga Region, Philippines.
In the May 13, 2019 election, he for congressman under the Nacionalista Party (NP) and won over former governor Sol Matugas of the ruling PDP-Laban Party. He ran for re-election in 2022 under the same party and defeated Atty. Fernando “Lolong” T. Larong of PDP-Laban.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Robert Ace Smith Barbers
Nickname –> Ace
Birth Date –> May 31, 1969 (Age 53)
Birth Place –> Manila, Philippines
Hometown –> Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Family
Father –> Former Senator Robert Zabala Barbers
Mother –> Virginia Smith
Brother –> Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers
Spouse –> Bernadette Sison
Children –>
Robert King Barbers
Robert Jack Barbers
Robert Ace Barbers, Jr.
Robert Spade Barbers
Education
Elementary – OB Montessori Center, Inc.
High School – De La Salle University (DLSU)
Course – Political Science and Economics
Master – Public Administration, University of the Philippines
Political Career / Work Experiences
2019-Present – Chairman, House Committee on Dangerous Drugs
1998-2007, 2016-Present – Congressman
2007-2010 – Governor
1995-1997: Director of Marketing, Philippine Village Hotel
Advocacy Programs / Stand on Issues
* Pro Death Penalty
RELATED: List of Congressmen of the Philippines 2022 – 2025
See also: Top Government Officials Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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See also: Famous People from Surigao Del Norte