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Filipino lawyer and politician In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Barsana and the surname or paternal family name is Abad.

The HonorableFlorencio Abad


10th Secretary of Budget and Management
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
President	Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by	Rolando Andaya Jr.
Succeeded by	Benjamin Diokno
33rd Secretary of Education
In office September 24, 2004 – July 8, 2005
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Edilberto de Jesus
Succeeded by	Ramon Bacani (OIC)
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batanes
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by	Enrique C. Lizardo
Succeeded by	Henedina Razon-Abad
In office June 30, 1987 – December 12, 1989
Preceded by	Fernando Faberes
Succeeded by	Enrique Lizardo
5th Secretary of Agrarian Reform
In office December 12, 1989 – April 5, 1990
President	Corazon Aquino
Preceded by	Miriam Defensor Santiago
Succeeded by	Benjamin T. Leong

Personal details
Born	(1954-07-13) July 13, 1954 (age 70) Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Henedina Razon
Relations	Pacita Abad (Sister)
Children	Julia Andrea Abad Pio Emmanuel Abad Luis Andres Abad Cecilia Paz Abad
Alma mater	Ateneo de Manila University (BS, LL.B) Harvard University (MPA)
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer

Florencio "Butch" Barsana Abad (born July 13, 1954) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. Having held many cabinet-level ranks in the past, he was appointed by President Benigno Aquino III as Secretary of the Philippine Department of Budget and Management. Abad held various cabinet-level positions in the past, particularly as Secretary of the Department of Education and Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform.

Early life

Abad was born on July 13, 1954, in Sampaloc, Manila, to a political family based in Batanes province. His parents were the late Jorge Abad, who was then the congressman of Batanes and later the Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications during the administration of President Diosdado Macapagal, and Aurora Abad, then the future governor and congresswoman of Batanes.

Educational background

Abad spent his elementary years at Lourdes School Quezon City. He finished his high school and Bachelor of Science in business management and Bachelor of Laws at the Ateneo de Manila University. He passed the Bar Examination in 1985. He completed his studies with Masters in Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government in Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a student of the Edward Mason Program in Public Policy and Management.

Career

Early career and entry to politics

Abad had been a trade unionist of the Federation of Free Workers and Ateneo Workers College from 1976 to 1979 and was research director of Ateneo Center for Social Policy and Public Affairs. When the Congress of the Philippines was restored in 1987, Abad launched his successful congressional bid to represent the Lone District of Batanes where he became a staunch advocate of agrarian reform in the national legislature. He held the position until his appointment to his brief stint as Secretary of Agrarian Reform and ran again for Congress in 1995, completing his third and final term in 2004.

National politics

In July 2004, then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed Abad as Secretary of the Department of Education. The removal of "culture" and "sports" from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) was his proposal, in line with the thinking that the department's focus should solely be on basic education. To streamline operations, he championed the institutionalization of three agencies for the different educational levels: DepEd for elementary and secondary education, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for tertiary education, and the Technology Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for technical and vocational education.

Amid calls for the resignation of Arroyo due to her links to the Hello Garci scandal in 2004, Abad resigned his post and became a critic of the former president. He served as the campaign manager of the Liberal Party in the 2010 presidential elections, where the party standard-bearer Benigno Aquino III, then a senator, won the race. Aquino appointed him Secretary of Budget and Management when the former assumed the presidency on June 30, 2010. His time as secretary ended with Aquino's presidency on June 30, 2016.

Abad is the architect of the Disbursement Acceleration Program. This program later declared by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional was used to siphon money from the programs set by the General Appropriations Act. Later it was revealed that money from DAP was used to bribe congressmen and senators to wrongfully convict and impeach the late Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Comeback attempt

Three years after stepping down as Secretary of Budget and Management, Abad ran for Congress for Batanes's lone district in 2019, but lost to Ciriaco Gato Jr. by 238 votes.

Personal life

Abad is married to former Ateneo School of Government director and Batanes Rep. Henedina Razon-Abad and is father to four: Presidential Management Staff (PMS) chief Sec. Julia Abad, Pio Emmanuel Abad, Luis Andres Abad, and Cecilia Paz Abad. He is the brother of internationally acclaimed visual artist Pacita Abad, who died in 2004. Abad lost his wife on October 8, 2017, when she died of cancer at the age of 62.

References

Noynoy names Cabinet execs, senior government officials Archived July 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
"Aquino names members of Cabinet". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
"Eight Cabinet members quit, call on GMA to resign". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
"Butch Abad loses congressional bid in Batanes". Rappler. May 15, 2019. Retrieved November 17, 2024.

Political offices
Preceded byMiriam Defensor Santiago	Secretary of Agrarian Reform 1989–1990	Succeeded byBenjamin Leong
Preceded byEdilberto de Jesus	Secretary of Education 2004–2005	Succeeded byRamon Bacani Officer-in-charge
Preceded byRolando Andaya Jr.	Secretary of Budget and Management 2010–2016	Succeeded byBenjamin Diokno
House of Representatives of the Philippines
RecreatedTitle last held byFernando Faberes	Member of the House of Representatives from Batanes's at-large district 1987–1989	VacantTitle next held byEnrique Lizardo
Preceded byEnrique Lizardo	Member of the House of Representatives from Batanes's at-large district 1995–2004	Succeeded byHenedina Abad

Cabinet of President Benigno Aquino III (2010–2016)

Cabinet
Executive Secretary	Paquito Ochoa Jr. (2010–2016)
Secretary of Agrarian Reform	Virgilio de los Reyes (2010–2016)
Secretary of Agriculture	Proceso Alcala (2010–2016)
Secretary of Budget and Management	Florencio Abad (2010–2016)
Secretary of Education	Armin Luistro (2010–2016)
Secretary of Energy	Jose Rene Almendras (2010–2012) Jericho Petilla (2012–2015) Zenaida Monsada (2015–2016)
Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources	Ramon Paje (2010–2016)
Secretary of Finance	Cesar Purisima (2010–2016)
Secretary of Foreign Affairs	Alberto Romulo (2010–2011) Albert del Rosario (2011–2016) Jose Rene Almendras (2016)
Secretary of Health	Enrique Ona (2010–2014) Janette Garin (2014–2016)
Secretary of Interior and Local Government	Benigno Aquino III (2010) Jesse Robredo (2010–2012) Paquito Ochoa Jr. (2012) Manuel Roxas II (2012–2015) Mel Senen Sarmiento (2015–2016)
Secretary of Justice	Leila de Lima (2010–2015) Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa (2015–2016) Emmanuel Caparas (2016)
Secretary of Labor and Employment	Rosalinda Baldoz (2010–2016)
Secretary of National Defense	Voltaire Gazmin (2010–2016)
Secretary of Public Works and Highways	Rogelio Singson (2010–2016)
Secretary of Science and Technology	Mario Montejo (2010–2016)
Secretary of Social Welfare and Development	Dinky Soliman (2010–2016)
Secretary of Tourism	Alberto Lim (2010–2011) Ramon Jimenez Jr. (2011–2016)
Secretary of Trade and Industry	Gregory Domingo (2010–2015) Adrian Cristobal Jr. (2015–2016)
Secretary of Transportation and Communications	Jose de Jesus (2010–2011) Manuel Roxas II (2011–2012) Joseph Emilio Abaya (2012–2016)

Cabinet-level
Vice President	Jejomar Binay (2010–2016)
Presidential Management Staff Director-General	Julia Abad (2010–2016)
Presidential Adviser on National Security	Cesar Garcia (2010–2016)
Chief of staff of the Armed Forces	Ricardo David (2010–2011) Eduardo Oban Jr. (2011) Jessie Dellosa (December 12,2011–January 17, 2013) Emmanuel T. Bautista (2013–2014) Gregorio Pio Catapang (2014–2015) Hernando Iriberri (2015–2016) Glorioso Miranda (acting) (2016)
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process	Teresita Deles (2010–2016)
Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs	Ronald Llamas (2011–2016)
Presidential Spokesperson	Edwin Lacierda (2010–2016)
Secretary of Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning	Ricky Carandang (2010–2013) Manuel L. Quezon III (2014–2016)
Secretary of Presidential Communications Operations	Herminio Coloma, Jr. (2010–2016)
National Economic and Development Authority	Cayetano Paderanga Jr. (2010–2012) Arsenio Balisacan (2012–2016) Emmanuel Esguerra (2016)
Secretary to the Cabinet	Jose Rene Almendras (2012–2016)

v t e Cabinet of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (2001–2010)
Vice-President	Teofisto Guingona Jr. (2001–2004) Noli de Castro (2004–2010)
Secretary of Agrarian Reform	Horacio Morales (2001) Hernani Braganza (2001–2003) Roberto Pagdanganan (2003–2004) Jose Maria Ponce (2004) Rene Villa (2004–2005) Nasser C. Pangandaman (2005–2010)
Secretary of Agriculture	Domingo Panganiban (2001) Leonardo Montemayor (2001–2002) Luis Lorenzo, Jr. (2002–2004) Arthur C. Yap (2004–2005) Domingo Panganiban (2005–2006) Arthur C. Yap (2006–2010)
Secretary of Budget and Management	Emilia Boncodin (2001–2005) Romulo Neri (2005–2006) Rolando G. Andaya, Jr. (2006–2010)
Secretary of Education	Raul Roco (2001–2002) Edilberto de Jesus (2002–2004) Florencio Abad (2004–2005) Ramon Bacani (2005) Fe Hidalgo (2005–2006) Jesli A. Lapus (2006–2010) Mona Valisno (2010)
Secretary of Energy	Jose Isidro Camacho (2001) Vincent S. Perez (2001–2005) Raphael Lotilla (2005–2007) Angelo Reyes (2007–2010) Jose Ibazeta (2010)
Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources	Heherson Alvarez (2001–2003) Eliza Gozun (2003–2004) Mike Defensor (2004–2006) Angelo Reyes (2006–2007) Jose L. Atienza Jr. (2007–2009) Horacio Ramos (2009–2010)
Secretary of Finance	Jose Pardo (2001) Alberto Romulo (2001) Jose Isidro Camacho (2001–2003) Juanita Amatong (2003–2005) Cesar Purisima (2005) Margarito Teves (2005–2010)
Secretary of Foreign Affairs	Teofisto Guingona, Jr. (acting capacity; (2001–2002)) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (acting capacity; 2002) Blas Ople (2002–2003) Franklin Ebadlin (2003) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (acting capacity; 2003) Delia Albert (2003–2004) Alberto Romulo (2004–2010)
Secretary of Health	Manuel Dayrit (2001–2005) Francisco T. Duque III (2005–2009) Esperanza Cabral (2009–2010)
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government	Jose Lina, Jr. (2001–2004) Angelo Reyes (2004–2006) Ronaldo V. Puno (2006–2010)
Secretary of Justice	Artemio Tuquero (2001) Hernando Perez (2001–2002) Merceditas Gutierrez (2002–2003) Simeon Datumanong (2003) Merceditas Gutierrez (2003–2004) Raul Gonzales (2004–2009) Agnes Devanadera (2009–2010) Alberto Agra (2010)
Secretary of Labor and Employment	Patricia Santo Tomas (2001–2006) Arturo Brion (2006–2008) Marianito D. Roque (2008–2010)
Secretary of National Defense	Orlando Mercado (2001) Angelo Reyes (2001–2003) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (acting capacity; 2003) Eduardo Ermita (2003–2004) Avelino Cruz, Jr. (2004–2006) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (acting capacity; (2006–2007)) Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. (2007) Norberto Gonzales (2007) Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. 2007–2009 Norberto Gonzales (2009–2010)
Secretary of Pubilc Works and Highways	Simeon Datumanong (2001–2003) Bayani Fernando (2003) Florante Soriquez (2003–2005) Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. (2005–2007) Manuel Bonoan (2007) Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. (2007–2009) Victor Domingo (2009–2010)
Secretary of Science and Technology	Estrella F. Alabastro (2001–2010)
Secretary of Social Welfare and Development	Corazon Soliman (2001–2005) Esperanza Cabral (2005–2009) Celia Yangco (2009–2010)
Secretary of Tourism	Richard Gordon (2001–2004) Robert Ace Barbers (2004) Roberto M. Pagdanganan (2004–2005) Joseph Ace H. Durano (2005–2010)
Secretary of Trade and Industry	Manuel Roxas II (2001–2003) Cesar Purisima (2004–2005) Juan Santos (2005) Peter B. Favila (2005–2010) Jesli Lapus (2010)
Secretary of Transportation and Communications	Pantaleon Alvarez (2001–2002) Leandro Mendoza (2002–2010) Anneli Lontoc (2010)
Executive Secretary	Renato de Villa (2001) Alberto Romulo (2001–2004) Eduardo Ermita (2004–2010) Leandro Mendoza (2010)
Presidential Spokesperson	Elena Bautista-Horn (2001–2010)
Press Secretary	Jesus G. Dureza (2001-2010)
Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education	Carlito Puno (2001–2007) Romulo Neri (2007–2008) Emmanuel Angeles (2008–2010)
Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority	Dante Canlas (2001–2002) Romulo Neri (2002–2005) Augusto Santos (2005–2006) Romulo Neri (2006–2007) Augusto Santos (2007–2008) Ralph Recto (2008–2009) Augusto Santos (2009–2010)
Solicitor General	Simeon V. Marcelo (2001–2002) Carlos N. Ortega (2002) Alfredo Benipayo (2002–2006) Antonio Eduardo B. Nachura (2006–2007) Agnes Devanadera (2007–2010) Alberto Agra (2010)
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority	Benjamin Abalos (2001–2002) Bayani Fernando (2002–2009) Oscar Inocentes (2009–2010)
National Security Adviser	Noberto Gonzales (2001–2010)

v t e Cabinet of President Corazon Aquino (1986–1992)
Prime Minister	Salvador Laurel (1986-1987)
Vice-President	Salvador Laurel (1986-1992)
Presidential Spokesperson	Rene Saguisag (1986-1987)
Minister/Secretary of Agrarian Reform	Conrado Estrella Sr. (1986) Heherson Alvarez (1986–1987) Philip Juico (1987–1989) Miriam Defensor Santiago (1989–1990) Florencio Abad (1990) Benjamin Liong (1990–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Agriculture	Ramon Mitra Jr. (1986–1987) Carlos Dominguez III (1987–1989) Senen Bacani (1989–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports	Lourdes Quisumbing (1986–1989) Isidro Cariño (1989–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Finance	Jaime Ongpin (1986–1987) Vicente Jaime (1987–1990) Jesus Estanislao (1990–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Foreign Affairs	Salvador Laurel (1986–1987) Manuel Yan (1987) Raul Manglapus (1987–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Health	Alfredo Bengzon (1987–1991) Antonio Periquet (1991–1992)
Minister/Secretary of the Interior and Local Government	Aquilino Pimentel Jr. (1986–1987) Cesar Sarino (1987–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Justice	Neptali Gonzales (1986–1987) Sedfrey Ordoñez (1987–1990) Franklin Drilon (1990–1991) Silvestre Bello III (1991–1992) Eduardo Montenegro (1992)
Minister/Secretary of Public Information	Teodoro Locsin Jr. (1986-1992)
Minister/Secretary of Labor and Employment	Augusto Sanchez (1986-1992)
Minister/Secretary of National Defense	Juan Ponce Enrile (1986) Rafael Ileto (1986–1988) Fidel Ramos (1988–1991) Renato de Villa (1991–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Public Works and Highways	Rogaciano Mercado (1986) Vicente Jayme (1986–1987) Juanito Ferrer (1987–1988) Fiorello Estuar (1988–1990) Jose de Jesus (1990–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Social Welfare and Development	Mita Pardo de Tavera (1986-1992)
Minister/Secretary of Tourism	Jose Gonzales (1986–1987) Rafael Alunan III (1987–1989) Narzalina Lim (1989–1992)
Minister/Secretary of Trade and Industry	Jose Concepcion Jr. (1986–1991) Peter Garrucho (1991–1992)
Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority	Solita Monsod (1986–1989) Jesus Estanislao (1989–1990) Cayetano Paderanga Jr. (1990–1992)
Minister of Budget and Management	Alberto Romulo (1986–1987)
Minister of General Services	Victor Ziga (1986–1987)
Minister for Human Rights	Jose W. Diokno (1986–1987)
Minister for Good Government	Jovito Salonga (1986–1987)
Executive Secretary	Joker Arroyo (1986–1987) Catalino Macaraig Jr. (1987–1990) Oscar Orbos (1990–1991) Franklin Drilon (1991–1992)
Solicitor General	Sedfrey A. Ordoñez (1986–1987) Francisco Chavez (1987–1992) Ramon Desuasido (1992)
Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Authority	Jejomar Binay (1990–1991) Ignacio Bunye (1991–1992)

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