 Before becoming mayor, he was in office and a public servant for 29 years ( 1972 to 2001 ) as Baranggay Captain in Bagbaguin, Santa Maria, Bulacan.He was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines, and received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Far Eastern University.He won his second term in the 2010 election for Mayor of Santa Maria, Bulacan.