Alberto Romulo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Honorable Alberto Romulo
Romulo in 2010
Chairman and Director of the Board of the Development Bank of the Philippines
In office March 2017 – December 22, 2022
Appointed by	Rodrigo Duterte
President	Emmanuel G. Herbosa
Succeeded by	Dante Tiñga
24th Secretary of Foreign Affairs
In office August 23, 2004 – February 23, 2011
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by	Delia Albert
Succeeded by	Albert del Rosario
34th Executive Secretary of the Philippines
In office May 8, 2001 – August 23, 2004
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Renato de Villa
Succeeded by	Eduardo Ermita
26th Secretary of Finance
In office January 23 – June 30, 2001
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Jose Pardo
Succeeded by	Jose Isidro Camacho
Senate Majority Leader
In office July 22, 1991 – October 10, 1996
Preceded by	Teofisto Guingona, Jr.
Succeeded by	Francisco Tatad
Senator of the Philippines
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Minister of Budget and Management
In office February 25, 1986 – March 13, 1987
President	Corazon Aquino
Preceded by	Guillermo Carague
Succeeded by	Manuel Alba (as Secretary)
Member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa
In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 Serving with Ismael Mathay, Jr., Orlando Mercado, and Cecilia Muñoz-Palma
Constituency	Quezon City
Personal details
Born	Alberto Gatmaitan Romulo (1933-08-07) August 7, 1933 (age 91) Camiling, Tarlac, Philippine Islands
Political party	LDP (1988–present)
Other political affiliations	UNIDO (until 1988)
Spouse	Rosie Lovely Tecson-Romulo
Children	5 (incl. Roman and Bernadette)
Alma mater	De La Salle University Manuel L. Quezon University University of Madrid
Profession	Lawyer
Website	Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Alberto "Bert" Gatmaitan Romulo (born August 7, 1933) is a well-known Filipino politician and diplomat. He has held many important jobs in the Philippine government. He served as a secretary for different departments like foreign affairs, finance, and budget. He also worked as an executive secretary. One of his most recent big roles was leading the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Early Life and Start in Politics

Alberto Romulo was born in Camiling, Tarlac. His parents were from Pangasinan and Tagalog regions. He studied to become a lawyer.

First Government Roles

In 1984, he was elected as a member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa. This was a legislative body, similar to a parliament. He represented Quezon City during this time.

After the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, he joined the government. President Corazon Aquino appointed him as the interim Minister of the Budget. This was a key role during a time of big changes in the country.

Serving as a Senator

From 1987 to 1998, Alberto Romulo served as a senator. This meant he helped make laws for the country.

Senate Majority Leader

During his time as a senator, he became the Majority Leader for five years. In this role, he helped guide the Senate's work. He made sure that legislative sessions ran smoothly. He worked closely with the Senate President to pass important laws.

Key Cabinet Positions

Alberto Romulo held several important positions in the President's cabinet. These roles involved leading different government departments.

Secretary of Finance

In January 2001, he was appointed as the Secretary of Finance. This happened when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took office. As Finance Secretary, he managed the country's money matters. He left this position in May 2001.

Executive Secretary

Later in May 2001, Romulo was appointed as the Executive Secretary. This is a very important role. The Executive Secretary acts as the President's chief of staff. They help manage the daily operations of the President's office.

Secretary of Foreign Affairs

On August 18, 2004, he became the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. He held this position until February 25, 2011. He served under both President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and President Benigno Aquino III. As Foreign Affairs Secretary, he represented the Philippines to other countries. He worked on international relations and diplomacy.

Leading ASEAN

In 2007, he served as the Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN is a group of countries in Southeast Asia that work together. Being chairman meant he led important meetings and discussions among these nations.

Later Career

In March 2017, Alberto Romulo was appointed as the chairman and director of the board of the Development Bank of the Philippines. This bank helps with the country's development projects.

See also

In Spanish: Alberto G. Rómulo para niños