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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Smith and the surname or paternal family name is Barbers.
Ace Barbers
Chair of the
House Committee on Dangerous Drugs
Assumed office
July 25, 2016
Preceded byVicente Belmonte Jr.
Member of the House of Representatives from Surigao del Norte's 2nd district
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Preceded byGuillermo Romarate
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byRobert Barbers
Succeeded byGuillermo Romarate
Governor of Surigao del Norte
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Vice GovernorArturo Egay
Preceded byRobert Lyndon Barbers
Succeeded bySol Matugas
Personal details
Born
Robert Ace Smith Barbers

(1969-05-31) May 31, 1969 (age 55)
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Philippines
Political partyNacionalista (2009–present)
Other political
affiliations		Lakas–CMD (1997–2009)
SpouseBernadette Sison
ChildrenRobert King Barbers
Robert Jack Barbers
Robert Ace Barbers, Jr.
Robert Spade Barbers
Alma materDe La Salle University (AB)
University of the Philippines (MPA)
ProfessionPolitician

Robert Ace Smith Barbers (usually stylized as Robert "Ace" Barbers), (born May 31, 1969) or also known simply as Ace Barbers, is a Filipino politician and the son of Robert Barbers.[1]

Early and personal life

Robert Ace Smith Barbers was born on May 31, 1969, in Manila, Philippines. He is the second of four siblings by Robert Barbers and Virginia Smith.[2]

Barbers was a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in political science, Minor in Economics at the De La Salle University (1987–1990), and became a holder of Master's degree in Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines (2000–2003).[3]

Barbers has four sons.[3]

Family's political involvement

Barbers came from a political clan in Surigao del Norte where his father was a Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and served in the Congress until 2004,[4] and died a year later.[5] His brother, Robert Lyndon, has been serving as provincial governor;[4][6][7] while another, Dean, served as a councilor in Makati[4][8] and held cabinet positions during the Arroyo administration,[4] being named officer-in-charge of the Department of Tourism[8] and general manager and CEO of the Philippine Tourism Authority.[6]

The family lost their political control in 2010 when the Matugases won the key positions in the province.[8] While Ace lost in his re-election bid for provincial governor, his two brothers were likewise defeated: Lyndon, who ran for Surigao City mayor; and Dean, for Makati 1st district representative.[6] At the time of Ace's re-election as congressman in 2022, Lyndon only regained his seat.[7]

Political career

As district representative, first time (1998–2007)

Barbers first served as the representative of the 2nd district of Surigao del Norte (the position previously held by his father)[4] from 1998 to 2007.[3] During his term, he belonged to the Lakas–NUCD–UMDP of former president Fidel V. Ramos,[9] which later became the ruling Lakas party of the administration of Gloria Macapagal–Arroyo.[10] During the House speakership of Jose de Venecia Jr., Barbers was the chairperson of the accounts committee[11] until his resignation in 2005, reportedly to focus on his post-graduate studies at the University of the Philippines.[10]

It was during Barbers' term when he and his father, then-senator Robert, authored the Comprehensive Drugs Bill of 2002.[3] He was among those who voted against president Arroyo's controversial proposal to increase the value-added tax from 10–12 percent.[10]

Barbers was known being a member of the so-called "Spice Boys" who called for the impeachment of then-president Joseph Estrada. On the other hand, he signed the unsuccessful impeachment complaint against Arroyo.[5]

As provinicial governor (2007–2010), later attempts in politics

Barbers won for provincial governor of Surigao del Norte in 2007,[1] but lost to Sol Folcadilla Matugas in his re-election bid in 2010.[12]

In 2013, Barbers, ran under the Nacionalista Party,[13] lost to incumbent second district representative Guillermo Romarate Jr., who later finished his third and last term.[5]

As district representative, second time (since 2016)

Barbers eventually regained the seat in 2016;[3][5] he is currently serving his third consecutive term—the sixth overall.[14] He has been the chairperson of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs,[3][15] and was among those who supported the drug war of the Duterte administration.[3] He has been supporting charter change,[11] particularly reforms on economic provisions.[15]

Work history

  • 1990-1997: President, Vintage Specialist Philippine Village Hotel
  • 1995-1997: Director of Marketing Philippine Village Hotel
  • 1994-1995: Director for Sales Philippine Village Hotel
  • 1993-1994: Associates Dir. For Sales Philippine Village Hotel
  • 1992-1992: Sales and Account Manager Philippine Village Hotel
  • 1991-1992: Account Executive Philippine Village Hotel

Membership

References

  1. ^ a b Crismundo Barbers, Mike U. (15 May 2016). "Barbers rises again in Surigao del Norte politics". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ "What could wipe out political dynasties?". ABS-CBN Corporation. June 1, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Reyes–Aguila, Joyce (August–September 2018). "The Equalizer". The LEAGUE Magazine. Quezon City: The League Publishing Company, Inc. pp. 80–85. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ a b c d e Multiple citations:
  5. ^ a b c d Cayabyab, Marc Jayson (October 20, 2016). "Political rift may be behind Barbers-Pichay spat". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Tiongson–Mayrina, Karen (July 20, 2010). "How dynasties fared in the May 2010 elections (part 2 of 3)". GMA News Online. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Arguillas, Carolyn (July 15, 2022). "Special Report: Mindanao 2022 to 2025: fat and obese dynasties rule (part 3 of 3)". MindaNews. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Almeda, Vanessa (February 8, 2013). "'Underdog' Barbers brothers vow good fight vs rival Matugas family". MindaNews. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "G.R. 13569 (September 27, 1999)". Official Gazette (volume 97). Manila: Government of the Philippines. February 19, 2001. pp. 1194–1203. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
  10. ^ a b c Diaz, Jess (April 12, 2005). "Escudero: Barbers welcome in opposition". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  11. ^ a b La Viña, Antonio; et al. (2012). "Charter Change under Arroyo: Sigaw ng Bayan, the Cry of the People?". The 1987 Constitution: To change or not to change?. Quezon City: Anvil Publishing, Inc. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Google Books.
  12. ^ Serrano, Ben (May 22, 2012). "Surigao Norte gov's 2010 poll victory upheld". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  13. ^ Almeda, Vanessa (April 8, 2013). "Lyndon Barbers not withdrawing; brother Ace reconsidering". MindaNews. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  14. ^ Lopez, Alexander (May 12, 2022). "Comelec proclaims winning candidates in Caraga". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Cervantes, Filane Mikee; de Layola, Zaldy (December 20, 2023). "Solon: Time to change Charter to make it responsive to economic needs". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 30, 2024.

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