Loading ...Jesus G. Dureza is the current Press Secretary of Malacañang, he was appointed on June 16, 2008. Prior to this, he was the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. He also held several appointive positions in the government, including the chairmanship of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo); the chairmanship of the Government Peace Negotiating Panel for Talks with the MILF; and Presidential Assistant for Mindanao. Secretary Dureza was born in Guimbal, Iloilo, he is married to Elizabeth Salutillo and has four children.
Secretary Dureza, who placed 10th in the Philippine Bar exams of 1973, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the Ateneo de Davao University. He practiced law as Senior Partner of the RAMA, DUREZA and ABARQUEZ Law Firm.
Other Information
- Name : Jesus G. Dureza
- Birthplace : Guimbal, Iloilo
- Schools attended :
- Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, Ateneo de Davao University
- Spouse : Elizabeth Salutillo
- Children : 4
Career Highlights
- Press Secretary of Malacañang, Incumbent (June 16, 2008)
- Law professor, Ateneo De Davao University
- President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Davao del Sur Chapter (1985-1987)
- Spokesman of President Fidel V. Ramos (1999-2000)
- Spokesman, House of Representatives (1987-1989 and 1992-1995)
- TV host ("Brainstorm", a program in Davao City, 1985-1987)
- Editor, Mindanao Times (1972-1987)
- Correspondent, Manila Bulletin and Manila Times (1973-1987 and 1967-1972)
- Regional chairman (Region XI), the Publisher’s Association of the Philippines (1992)
- President of Davao Press Club, Inc. (1972)
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