Reappointment As DILG Secretary
On September 3, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo designated Puno, DILG Secretary, as presidential adviser on political affairs in a concurrent capacity, replacing OIC, National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales. Puno is president on leave of her party, the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino. The Commission on Appointments (CA) finally confirmed on June 11, 2008, en masse several top government officials, including Puno amid walk outs by Senators Jamby Madrigal and Panfilo Lacson.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph Estrada |
DILG Secretary 1999 – 2000 |
Succeeded by Alfredo Lim |
| Preceded by Angelo Reyes |
DILG Secretary 2006 – 2010 |
Succeeded by Benigno Aquino III |
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
| Preceded by Newly-created constituency |
Representative of the First District of Antipolo City 2004 – 2006 |
Succeeded by Roberto V. Puno |
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