Juan Flavier
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1995–2001, 2001–incumbent |
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1992–1995 |
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Political Party: | Lakas-CMD |
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Spouse: | Alma Susana Aguilar Flavier |
Juan Flavier is a politician from the Philippines. He was a former Secretary of the Department of Health and is now serving as a member of the Senate of The Philippines on his 2nd term. He is trained as a Medical Doctor and received his degree in Medicine at the University of the Philippines in 1960 and Masters in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins University.
Prior to his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Health, he went to serve the barrio people of Nueva Ecija and Cavite.
In 1992, he was appointed by President Ramos to become Secretary of the Department of Health. He initiated various health programs such as Oplan Alis Disease, Kontra Kolera, Stop TB, Araw ng Sangkap Pinoy, Family Planning and Doctor to the Barrios Program.
In 1995, he ran for senator under the administration ticket. He was reelected as senator in the 2001 elections, placing 2nd among the 12 winning candidates. In the senate, he has authored and sponsored landmark legislations such as the Traditional Medicine Law, the Poverty Alleviation Law, Clean Air Act and the Indigenous People's Rights Act.
Senators of the 13th Congress of the Philippines |
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Angara | Arroyo | Biazon | Cayetano | Drilon | L. Estrada | J. Estrada | Enrile | Flavier | Gordon | Lacson | Lapid |