Raul Sagarbarria Roco was a political figure in the Philippines. He was the standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko, which he founded in 1997 as a vehicle for his presidential bids in 1998 and 2004. He was a former senator and Secretary of the Department of Education under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Raul Roco
An iconic red floral polo of late DepEd Secretary Raul Roco worn during his campaigns
1998 Philippine presidential election
The 1998 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections were held on May 11, 1998. In the presidential election, Vice President Joseph Estrada won a six-year term as President by a landslide victory. In the vice-presidential race, Senator Gloria Macapagal Arroyo won a six-year term as Vice President, also by a landslide victory. This was the third election where both the president and vice president came from different parties.
Image: Joseph Estrada Landscape Portrait
Image: President Rodrigo Duterte with former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and Gina de Venecia
Image: Raul Sagarbarria Roco
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