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 1987) Lakas ng Bansa (1987–1988)
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. These include being the executive secretary, finance secretary, foreign affairs secretary, and budget secretary. His last major role was leading the Department of Foreign Affairs. He served in this position before and during the early part of President Benigno Aquino III's time in office.

Early Life and Education

Alberto Romulo was born in Camiling, Tarlac. His parents came from the Pangasinan and Kapampangan regions. He studied to become a lawyer. He attended De La Salle University, Manuel L. Quezon University, and the University of Madrid.

A Career in Public Service

Starting in Politics

Romulo began his political career when he was elected as a member of the Regular Batasang Pambansa in 1984. He represented Quezon City at that time.

Serving Under President Aquino

After the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, Romulo joined the government of President Corazon Aquino. He became the interim Minister of the Budget during this important time of change.

Time as a Senator

From 1987 to 1998, Alberto Romulo served as a senator. During his time in the Senate, he was the Majority Leader for five years. As Majority Leader, he played a big part in helping the Senate President, Neptali Gonzales, Sr., manage the Senate's meetings and create new laws.

Key Cabinet Roles

In January 2001, Romulo was appointed as the finance secretary. This happened when President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took office and chose her cabinet members. He left this job in May 2001. Later, Romulo was appointed as an executive secretary.

On August 18, 2004, he became the foreign secretary. He held this important position until February 25, 2011, serving under both President Arroyo and President Aquino. In 2007, he also served as the Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Recent Role

In March 2017, Romulo was appointed as the chairman and director of the board of the Development Bank of the Philippines. He served in this role until December 22, 2022.

See also

In Spanish: Alberto G. Rómulo para niños