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Birthday : 17 September 1952
Parents : Alfonso Bichara
                Anacleta del Castillo
Religion : Roman Catholic


Provincial Address : Office of the Governor, Provincial Capitol, Legazpi City, Albay 

Tel. Nos. : (052) 481-2555
                            820-5315
                            820-5313
Fax Nos. : (052) 480-3444

Education Background :

             1998                               Masters in Business Administration
                                                     Aquinas University, Legazpi City

                                                     Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
                                                     Aquinas University, Legazpi City

Government Positions Held :

            1986-1988                     Municipal Mayor
                                                    Ligao, Albay (now Ligao City)

            1992-1995                     Representative
                                                    Third District of Albay 

            1995-present                 Governor
                                                    Province of Albay 

            2001-                              Chairman
                                                    Regional Development Council 5