Political Life
After the People Power Revolution in 1986, he was invited by relative President Corazon Aquino to join the government. He served as deputy executive secretary and minister of the Ministry of Human Settlements from 1986 to 1987.
Aquino ran for congressman and won as representative of the 3rd district of Tarlac from 1987-1998. Since Philippine laws limit a congressman to serve only for three consecutive terms, he ran as Tarlac provincial vice governor under Margarita "Ting-Ting" Cojuangco, sister-in-law of Corazon Aquino. He won the election and served from 1998-2001. He ran again for his second term in 2001 but together with Mrs. Cojuangco, lost to Lakas NUCD candidates.
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