Robert Ace Barbers is a Filipino politician. He is the current congressman of the second legislative district of Surigao Del Norte Province. Running under the Nacionalista Party (NP) in the May 13, 2019 election, he won over former governor Sol Matugas of the ruling PDP-Laban Party.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Robert Ace S. Barbers
Nickname –> Ace
Birth Date –> May 31, 1969 (Age 52)
Birth Place –> Manila, Philippines
Hometown –> Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Family
Father –> Former Senator Robert Zabala Barbers
Mother –> Virginia Smith
Brother –> Former 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 Current Congressmen and CongressWomen of the Philippines 2019 – 2022
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See also: Famous People from Surigao Del Norte