Ace Durano is guided by books on capitalism and spirituality
February 6, 2005 | 12:00am
The youngest Cabinet member in the Arroyo Administration is a three-term representative from the fifth district of Cebu from 1998-2004.
Joseph Ace H. Durano, an American-educated legislator, is a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies graduate from the University of Redlands, California. He finished his Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) in 1997 at the Ateneo de Manila, and became a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 1998.
While in law school, he worked as a research assistant of the Free Legal Assistance Group in Cebu City and at the Regional Trial Court Branch XXV in Danao City.
Born on April 3, 1970 to Elizabeth Hotchkiss-Durano and Ramon D. Durano III, Secretary Durano is an honorary member of class ’79 of the Philippine Military Academy. He is also a lieutenant colonel (reserve) of the Philippine Air Force.
He was committee chairman for public order and security and vice chairman of the committees on public works and highways and on dangerous drugs during the 12th Congress.
As the benefactor of the Camotes Island Tourism Development Plan, he introduced House Bill No. 5428, declaring all of the Camotes islands in the province of Cebu a tourism zone (muni-cipalities of San Francisco, Poro, Tudela and Pilar).
He was also a delegate to the Third International Forum on Parliament and Local Authorities: Tourism Policy Makers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in November 1999. In February 2000, he was a member of the Philippine Congress committee on tourism in Singapore and Australia.
Ace Durano was appointed tourism secretary by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Aug. 23, 2004.
He is married to the former Carmen Luzuriaga and has two children, Joseph Ace and Angela Cara.
These are his favorite books:
1) Thick Face Black Heart by Chin Ning Chu – ancient philosophy with everyday practicality
2) The Clash Of Civilizations And Remaking Of World Order by Samuel Huntington – insight on influence of religion and world politics
3) Power Of Productivity by William Lewis – new paradigm on economic development
4) Soul Of Capitalism by William Greider – alternatives to the dog-eat-dog capitalism
5) The Marketing Of Nations – A Strategic Approach To Build National Wealth by Philip Kotler – a guide on how to leverage comparative advantage and create competitive advantage
6) The End Of The Nation State — The Rise Of Regional Economies by Kenichi Ohmae – a glimpse of what world politics will be like in the near future
7) The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene – shows how humanity has remained the same despite advances in science and technology
8) Jesus, Entrepreneur by Laurie Beth Jones – spiritual guide with real-world applicability
9) Mystery Of Capital by Hernando De Sotto – insight on why capitalism works better and some parts of the world
10) The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield – reminder of God’s presence everywhere and every time
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Joseph Ace H. Durano, an American-educated legislator, is a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies graduate from the University of Redlands, California. He finished his Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) in 1997 at the Ateneo de Manila, and became a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 1998.
While in law school, he worked as a research assistant of the Free Legal Assistance Group in Cebu City and at the Regional Trial Court Branch XXV in Danao City.
Born on April 3, 1970 to Elizabeth Hotchkiss-Durano and Ramon D. Durano III, Secretary Durano is an honorary member of class ’79 of the Philippine Military Academy. He is also a lieutenant colonel (reserve) of the Philippine Air Force.
He was committee chairman for public order and security and vice chairman of the committees on public works and highways and on dangerous drugs during the 12th Congress.
As the benefactor of the Camotes Island Tourism Development Plan, he introduced House Bill No. 5428, declaring all of the Camotes islands in the province of Cebu a tourism zone (muni-cipalities of San Francisco, Poro, Tudela and Pilar).
He was also a delegate to the Third International Forum on Parliament and Local Authorities: Tourism Policy Makers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in November 1999. In February 2000, he was a member of the Philippine Congress committee on tourism in Singapore and Australia.
Ace Durano was appointed tourism secretary by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Aug. 23, 2004.
He is married to the former Carmen Luzuriaga and has two children, Joseph Ace and Angela Cara.
These are his favorite books:
1) Thick Face Black Heart by Chin Ning Chu – ancient philosophy with everyday practicality
2) The Clash Of Civilizations And Remaking Of World Order by Samuel Huntington – insight on influence of religion and world politics
3) Power Of Productivity by William Lewis – new paradigm on economic development
4) Soul Of Capitalism by William Greider – alternatives to the dog-eat-dog capitalism
5) The Marketing Of Nations – A Strategic Approach To Build National Wealth by Philip Kotler – a guide on how to leverage comparative advantage and create competitive advantage
6) The End Of The Nation State — The Rise Of Regional Economies by Kenichi Ohmae – a glimpse of what world politics will be like in the near future
7) The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene – shows how humanity has remained the same despite advances in science and technology
8) Jesus, Entrepreneur by Laurie Beth Jones – spiritual guide with real-world applicability
9) Mystery Of Capital by Hernando De Sotto – insight on why capitalism works better and some parts of the world
10) The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield – reminder of God’s presence everywhere and every time
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