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Personal Details
Home Address : 231 G. Talag St., Catanghalan, Obando, Bulacan
MSN-Hotmail ID : clarvin
Yahoo! ID : albinoski2005
Birthday : November 14, 1964
Zodiac Sign : Scorpio (October 22 - November 20)
Birthplace : Obando, Bulacan (Famous for the "Sayaw sa Obando" Fertility Rites)
Religion : Roman Catholic
Profession : Lawyer/Civil Engineer
Parents : Nestor C. Claridades & Zenaida D. Talag-Claridades
Siblings : Arnold, Arminda (Nenette) and Ana Liza (Baby)
Spouse : Rolina M. Demapelis-Claridades
Children : Alvin John, Ana Rolina and Angelu Via
Academic Background
Kindergarten : Catanghalan Day Care Center(1970-1971)
Primary : Quibadia (San Pascual) Elementary School(1971-1972)
Primary : Obando Central School(1973-1974)
Primary/Intermediate : Catanghalan Elementary School(1972-1973, 1974-1977)
Secondary : St. Pascual Institution (now CSPB)(1981)
Tertiary : Technological Institute of the Philippines(1986)
Degree Earned : Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Graduate School : Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Course : Master in Public Administration(Academic Units Completed)
Law School : PUP College of Law
Course : Bachelor of Laws(Graduated May 5, 2006)
Scholarships : Sec. Guillermo De Vega Grant in Engineering(1981-1986)
CSC-LSP-Master's Degree Program(1999-2000)
Govt. Exams Passed : Civil Engineers' Licensure Exam(1987)
Civil Service Professional Exam (1986)
Bar Examination (2006)
Government Positions Held
Director (Project Manager IV),Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council: Sept. 24, 2007-Present
Chief Administrative Officer,Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council: Feb. 20, 2007-Sept. 23, 2007
Project Evaluation Officer IV,Housing & Urban Development Coordinating Council: 1998-Feb. 19, 2007
Detailed,Presidential Management Staff-Social Policy Office: Feb.-April 2000
Elected Municipal Councilor, Obando, Bulacan : 1992-1995
Project Engineer,Department of Public Works & Highways : 1988-1992
Private Employment
Project Consultant, Al Carlo Construction Corporation : 1996-2000
Sr. Project Engineer, Cherokee Builder and Developer : 1992-1996
Organizations
Director, Confederation of Government Employees' Organizations(COGEO) : Jan. 1, 2006-December 31, 2008
Member, Samahang Kabalikatan Obando, Bulacan, Inc. (SKOBI) : since April 2007
President, Alliance of Concerned Professionals of Obando: 2003-Present
Chairman, CSPB Parents-Teachers' Council : 1999-2003
Executive Vice President, CSPB/SPI Alumni Association : 1998-2004
First Vice President, PUP Law Students Society, Inc. : 2001-2003
First Vice President, CROWD, Inc. : 2001-2007
President, PUP Master in Public Administration Society : 2000-2001
Chairman and President, HUDCC Employees Association : 1997-2000; 2004-2007
Chairman, HUDCC Employees Multipurpose Cooperative : 1999-2001
Member, Knights of Columbus, Council 4105 : since 1997
Member, Rotary Club of Biak-na-Bato, Q.C. : since 1997
Member, Phil. Inst. of Civil Engineers, Manila : since 1997
Member, National Movement of Young Legislators : 1992-1995
Member, Philippine Councilors League : 1992-1995
Founding President, Leaders' Alliance for a Genuine,
Democratic & Autonomous Student Council (LAGDA-SC) : 1985-1986
Community Newspapers
Editor-in-Chief, Lex Novus : 2003-present
Editor-in-Chief, Balitang CROWD : 2001-present
Editor-in-Chief, Pascualian : 1998-present
Editor-in-Chief, Tinig : 1991
Editor-in-Chief, Pahayagang Obando : 1987-1989
Contributor, Pilipino Reporter Magasin : 1988
News Editor, Parish Newsette : 1983
Contributor, T.I.P. Voice : 1983
Contributor, Ang Pahayagang Malaya and WE FORUM : 1983-1986
Favorites
Food : Japanese and Filipino Cuisine
Drinks : Brandy (Fundador) and Iced Tea (Lipton)
Color : Lighter shades of green and blue
Music : Ballad, Slow Rock, Folk Songs, Pop, Classical
Singer : James Ingram and Mariah Carey
Movie : Sci-fi and Action-Adventure
Actor & Actress : Harrison Ford and Sharon Stone
Hobbies : Netsurfing, Writing My Thoughts Out (Unpublished Writings) and Reading Inspiring Stories
Net Friends
MYSPACE.COM, FRIENDSTER.COM, PINOYSTER.COM, HIPSTIR.COM and HI5.COM
Legal and Jurisprudential Lexicon
Cover Page, About the Author, LEGAL DICTIONARY, and Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Tagalog Translation of Republic Act No. 7279 (UDHA)
Batas Republika Blg. 7279 - "Batas sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalunsuran at Pabahay"
Links
FILE MANAGER, SUPREME COURT and LAWPHIL
Chan Robles Law Library, Pinoylaw.com and @bogadomo.com
Phil. Websites, Filipino Directory and Govt. Directory
Pinoytext, 1rst WAP, d' PINOY web and SMS.ac
OBANDENIANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA
OBANDO EXPOSE'
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY 2003
KEY SHELTER AGENCIES(HUDCC,HGC,HLURB,NHA,NHMFC & Pag-IBIG)
Write-ups
Title & Publication : Pacman could be KO’d by big-head (Inquirer,4-1-09)
: GMA and the LRT (Malaya,12-18-03)
: Open Letter to Dep-Ed Secretary De Jesus (Malaya,6-6-03)
: Unsolicited Text Messages (Inquirer,7-2-02)
: Invading the Privacy of Cellphone Users (Inquirer,7-2-02)
: Junk Text Messages (Manila Times,6-27-02)
: Probe Management of Water Districts (Inquirer,5-30-02)
: Better Water Management (Manila Times,5-30-02)
: Erap's Worthless Antics (Manila Times,3-09-02)
: Amend P.D. 198 (CyberDyaryo,3-6-02)
: Exorbitant Water Rates in Obando (Inquirer,7-29-01)
: Outraged by Reportage on Jalosjos Case (Manila Times,4-29-97)
: Falling Prey to Sensationalism (Manila Times,4-22-97)
: Absurd Statements (Manila Standard,4-20-97)
: Thoughtless, Insensitive (Manila Times,4-18-97)
: Batas Republika Blg. 7279 (Translation,11-12-96)
: The Manila I Knew (Sunday Inquirer Magazine,6-9-96)
: Morato Should Stop Being Combative (Inquirer,5-5-96)
: Uncharitable Chairman of PCSO (Today,5-5-96)
: Publicize Ratings of Schools (Inquirer,5-4-96)
: Soul-Stirring (Sunday Inquirer Magazine,4-28-96)
: Bonifacio Deserves Honor & Respect (Philippine Star,4-20-96)
: Saddled the Right Horses (Inquirer,4-15-96)
: Fear & Horror in an Unsafe Country (Today,4-12-96)
: No Place is Safe Anymore (Inquirer,4-10-96)
: Conditions of Obando Police (Inquirer,4-9-96)
: Bills Cost P300 Million Each (Inquirer,4-2-96)
: Ozone, a 'Crematorium'? (Philippine Star,3-31-96)
: Earth-friendly Lolita (Sunday Inquirer Magazine,3-24-96)
: Capricious Film Standards (Inquirer,3-23-96)
: Alphabet for Today's Kids (Inquirer,March 19, 1996)
: Fair Treatment for a Hero (Manila Standard,3-4-96)
: A Lost Cause (Inquirer,2-27-96)
: Bb. Obando Coronation Night (Achievers,4th Quarter,1993)
: Modern "Hitlers" (Balita,6-17-89)
: No Patrol Cars (Daily Globe,4-9-88)
: Congress' Record (Inquirer,4-5-88)
: Katha ng Isip (Pilipino Reporter,4-2-88)
: Social Ill Plaguing Bulacan (Philippine Star,3-25-88)
: Barangay Execs (Manila Bulletin,3-24-88)
: Moratorium on Schools (Daily Globe,3-19-88)
: Wastage of Public Funds (Philippine Star,3-17-88)
: Hope for RP (Balita,3-11-88)
: The Real Gold Diggers (Inquirer,3-14-88)
: Obando Ignored (Inquirer,3-11-88)
: Obando Left Out (Philippine Star,3-11-88)
: Nuclear War; No Change (Manila Times,3-11-88)
: Nuclear Menace is Real (Malaya,3-7-88)
: Papuri sa HB 5271 (Balita,2-29-1988)
: Isang Araw Lang Ang Pulitika..-GOB. OBET (Reporter,2-27-88)
: 13-Man Police (Inquirer,2-25-88)
: Cory Can Weather Attacks (Malaya,5-24-87)
: Pitiful Teachers (Balita,5-21-87)
: Oh No, Not Again (Malaya,5-17-87)
: Deteriorating Obando Market (Malaya,4-25-87)
: Rotten Market (Manila Chronicle,4-25-87)
: A Paean to a Heroine (Malaya,4-28-86)
: Choice of Obando OIC Defended (Malaya,4-28-86)
: Poll Synchronization Deemed Imperative (Malaya,1985)
: Secret Decrees Violate Rights (Malaya,3-3-1985)
: WE Forum Case: A Major Battle Won (WE Forum,1-28-85)
: Urge Unity to Restore Democracy (Malaya,1-28-85)
: Pampanga Takeover 'An Uncouth Display'... (Malaya,1-13-85)
: US-FM 'Friendship' (Malaya,1-5-85)
: Was New Loan Necessary? (Malaya,1-3-85)
: Martial Law Babies Now Mature Politically (Malaya,12-20-84)
: Upgrading College Teaching (TIP Voice,March 1983)
: Essay Writing Contest Winners (TIP Voice,July 1982)
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