Rodolfo G. Biazon

POSITIONS IN THE SENATE DURING THE 13TH CONGRESS:

Chairman	:	Senate Committee on National Defense and Security Senate Committee on National Defense and Security Senate Committee on National Defense and Security Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement Senate Committee Civil Service and Government Reorganization (Acting)
Vice-Chairman:	:	Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Agriculture and Food Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation

OTHER POSITIONS / APPOINTMENTS DURING THE 13TH CONGRESS:

Member

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Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) Committee on Accounts Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies Committee on Cooperatives Committee on Cultural Communities Committee on Economic Affairs Committee on Education, Arts and Culture Committee on Energy Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Finance Committee on Games, Amusement and Sports Committee on Peace, Unification and Reconciliation Committee on Health and Demography Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development Committee on Local Government Committee on Ways and Means Government Negotiating Panel for Talks with the CPP/NPA/NDF Legislative Oversight Committee on Visiting Forces Agreement and Commission on Appointments.

POSITIONS IN INTERNATIONAL / LOCAL ORGANIZATION:

President	:	Asian Regional Council - Global Parliamentarians on Habitat
Vice President	:	Global Parliamentarians on Habitat
Co-Chairperson	:	Philippine Legislators' Committee on Population & Development Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Senator of the Republic of the Philippines
	13th Congress		2004 - Present
	12th Congress		2001 - 2004
	11th Congress		1998 - 2001
	9th Congress		1992 - 1995

Chief of Staff		Armed Forces of the Philippines 1991
Commanding General		CR Defense Command 1988-1990
Commandant		Philippine Marines 1987-1989
Superintendent		Philippine Military Academy 1986-1987

AS SENATOR:

Authored / Sponsored Bills Enacted Into Law:		2004 - Present Republic Act No. 9397, "Amendment to UDHA of 1992" Republic Act No. 9396, "Redefining the Term Veteran, Amendment of RA No. 6948" Republic Act No. 9365, "Creation of the Rank of First Chief Master Sergeant/First Master Chief Petty Officer in the Enlisted Ranks of the AFP" Republic Act No. 9341, "Rent Control Act of 2005" Republic Act No. 9208, "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003" Republic Act No. 9191, "Amendments to the Muntinlupa City Charter Day" Republic Act No. 9189, "Absentee Voting by Qualified Filipinos Abroad" Republic Act No. 9188, "Increasing the Percentage Distribution of Generals / Flag Officers in the AFP Table of Organization" Republic Act No. 9166, "Increase of Base Pay, AFP" Republic Act No. 9163, "National Service Training Program Act Of 2001" Republic Act No. 9161, "Rental Reform Act Of 2002" Republic Act No. 9118, "Muntinlupa City Charter Day" Republic Act No. 9049, "Medal Of Valor Law" Republic Act No. 9040, "AFP Tax Exemption For Pay & Allowances Of 2001" Republic Act No. 8763, "Home Guaranty Corporation Act Of 2000" Republic Act No. 7899, "The Condominium Act" Republic Act No. 7898, "AFP Modernization Act" Republic Act No. 7889, "University Of The Philippines In Mindanao Act" Republic Act No. 7835, "CISFA Of 1994" Republic Act No. 7742, "Mandatory PAG-IBIG Membership" Republic Act No. 7691, "Judiciary Reorganization Act Of 1980" Republic Act No. 7648, "Electric Power Crisis Act Of 1993" Republic Act No. 7644, "Extending The Rent Control Period"
Co-Authored Bills Enacted Into Law:		Republic Act No. 9194, "Amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001" Republic Act No. 9177, "EIDUL FITR" Republic Act No. 9165, "Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002" Republic Act No. 9164, "An Act Providing Synchronized SK Elections" Republic Act No. 9162, "Budget Appropriations Act of 2002" Republic Act No. 9160, "Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2001" Republic Act No. 7920, "New Electrical Engineering Law" Republic Act No. 7904, "Amending The Omnibus Election Code" Republic Act No. 7901, "Creating The CARAGA Administrative Region" Republic Act No. 7880, "Fair & Equitable Access To Education Act" Republic Act No. 7876, "Senior Citizens Center Act Of The Philippines" Republic Act No. 7796, "TESDA Of 1994" Republic Act No. 7721, "Liberalizing The Entry & Scope Of Operations Of Foreign Banks In The Philippines" Republic Act No. 7688, "Giving Representation To Women In The Social Security Commission" Republic Act No. 7655, "Labor Code Of The Philippines" Republic Act No. 7646, "Amending The National Internal Revenue Code" Republic Act No. 7638, "Department Of Energy Act Of 1992"

AWARDS AND MEDALS:
• Received 26 personal and campaign medals, one of them is the Distinguished Conduct Star - the 2nd highest award next to the Medal of Valor during the defense of the Republic in Camp Aguinaldo in December 1989.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Elementary		Jose Rizal Elementary School, Pasay City, Salutatorian
Secondary		Jose Abad Santos High School Arellano University, Pasay City, 1955, With Honors
Tertiary		Philippine Military Academy, Baguio City, 1961

OTHER TRAININGS / SCHOOLING:
• TOP Management Program, Asian Institute of Management
• Command and General Staff Course, Quantico, Virginia, USA
• Crisis Management Program, California, USA
• Allied Combat Intelligence Course, Okinawa, Japan
• Senior Officer Maintenance Course, Kentucky, USA
• Amphibious Warfare Course, Quantico, Virginia, USA
• Military Instructors Course, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

PERSONAL BACKGROUND:

Birthdate		April 14, 1935
Birthplace		Batac, Ilocos Norte
Father		Rufino Biazon
Mother		Juliana Gaspar
Spouse		Monserrat Narag Bunoan - Biazon
Birthplace		Gamu, Isabela
Children		Rita Rosanna Rino Rudiyardo and Rozzano Rufino

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