Ace Durano
Joseph Felix Mari "Ace" Hotchkiss Durano[1] is a Filipino politician who served as Secretary of Tourism under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. He was also general manager of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), being appointed by Arroyo in 2008.[2]
Ace Durano | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's 5th district | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon Durano VI |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Durano VI |
| In office June 30, 1998 – August 19, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon D. Durano III |
| Succeeded by | Ramon Durano VI |
| Secretary of Tourism | |
| In office August 19, 2004 – June 30, 2010 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Roberto Pagdanganan |
| Succeeded by | Alberto Lim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Felix Mari Hotchkiss Durano 3 April 1970 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Philippines |
| Occupation | Politician |
He also served twice as the Representative of Cebu's 5th congressional district: from 1998 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2016.
He was one of the youngest to be elected representative to the 11th congress (1998-2001). He was an Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Vice Chairman of the Committee on Trade and Industry during that time.
References
- Garcia, Patrick (April 1, 2019). "Former DOT Secretary faces graft charge". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- www.gmanews.tv/story, Ace Durano gets second gov't post as tourism authority head
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