The Filipino Profiles

Other Information

• Name : Belma A. Cabilao
• Birthday : November 10, 1942
• Birthplace : Zamboanga del Sur
• Political party : Lakas-CMD
• Resting Place :  Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay (Provincial); 14 Don Sergio St., Don Antonio Heights, Quezon City (Metro Manila)
• Schools Attended :
• Elementary education, Malangas Central Elementary School (1954)
• Secondary education, Malangas Institute (1958)
• AB Anthropology, Silliman University (1962)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Santo Tomas (1966)
• Masters in Social Sciences, University of Santo Tomas (1969)
• Religion : Catholic
• Other Profession : Lawyer

Career Highlights

• Representative, 3rd district, Zamboanga del Sur (1992-1998)
• Provincial vice governor, Zamboanga del Sur (1988-1992)
• OIC provincial vice governor, Zamboanga del Sur (1986-1987)
• Legal counsel, Prelature of Ipil (1977-1986)
• Project director, Credit and Marketing Cooperative (1975-1976)
• Legal officer, Land Registration Commission (1969-1970)
• Administrator, Malangas Institute (1958-1962)

Affiliations

• Member, Free Legal Assistance Group
• Former public relations officer, Rotary Club of Pagadian

Committees

• Chairman, Ecology
• Vice Chairman, Agrarian Reform
• Vice Chairman, Good Government and Public Accountability
• Vice Chairman, Women and Gender Equality
• Member for the Majority, Accounts
• Member for the Majority, Agriculture & Food
• Member for the Majority, Basic Education and Culture
• Member for the Majority, Energy
• Member for the Majority, Higher and Technical Education
• Member for the Majority, Interparliamentary Relations and Diplomacy
• Member for the Majority, Justice
• Member for the Majority, Labor and Employment
• Member for the Majority, Local Government
• Member for the Majority, Mindanao Affairs
• Member for the Majority, Muslim Affairs
• Member for the Majority, National Defense and Security
• Member for the Majority, Natural Resources
• Member for the Majority, Social Services
• Member for the Majority, Tourism