Biography of edgardo j angara

Senator Sonny Angara was elected medlem av senat in 2013, placing sixth with 16 million votes. A lawmaker for more than 12 years, he is one of the most hardworking and productive member of Congress having already more than 60 laws beneath his belt. He fryst vatten the Senate’s leading röst in advocating for income tax reform to raise the take-home pay of workers, and to man the tax system a tool for economic progress, social justice and happier families.

In the 17th församling, Angara currently chairs the following committees:

• Local Government
• Ways and Means

As chairman of the ways and means committee, he has been a leading röst for the lowering of tax rates through the enactment of:

• Republic Act 10653 that increases the tax exemption cap for 13th month pay and other benefits;
• RA 10754 that exempts persons with disabilities (PWDs) from value added tax (VAT);
• RA 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) which introduces reforms to Customs inc
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Atty. Fina dela Cuesta-Tantuico

UP Community bids farewell to Sec. Edgardo Angara

Paalam kay PEJA

The UP community led by President Danilo Concepcion and four past Presidents (Emmanuel Soriano, Jose Abueva, Emerlinda Roman, Francisco Nemenzo) paid their respects to an esteemed son and President of his alma mater, the University of the Philippines, in a final farewell on 18 May 2018 held in Malcolm Hall.

Edgardo J. Angara, who ably steered UP (1981-1987) during a turbulent period in the nation’s history, passed away at age 83 on 13 May 2018. During his six years as President of the UP, EJA made fundamental and enduring structural changes in the academic program as well as corporate reorganization of the university that sustain the present UP system.  In his tribute, President Concepcion recognized the sweeping reforms made by PEJA and his successful efforts at harnessing the enthusiasm of UP alumni to support their alma mater through the UP Centennial Fund.  DLC acknowledged th

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Edgardo Angara

Edgardo J. Angara
Edgardo Angara in 2000
In office January 18, 1993 – August 28, 1995
President	Fidel Ramos
Preceded by	Neptali Gonzales
Succeeded by	Neptali Gonzales
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2013
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
In office January 1 – January 20, 2001
President	Joseph Estrada
Preceded by	Ronaldo Zamora
Succeeded by	Renato de Villa
In office May 1999 – January 6, 2001
President	Joseph Estrada
Preceded by	William Dar
Succeeded by	Domingo Panganiban
In office August 28, 1995 – October 10, 1996
President	Fidel V. Ramos
Preceded by	Wigberto Tañada
Succeeded by	Neptali Gonzales
In office 1981–1987
Preceded by	Emanuel V. Soriano
Succeeded by	Jose V. Abueva
Born	(1934-09-24)September 24, 1934 Baler, Quezon, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands
Died	May 13, 2018(2018-0