Ceferino Paz Arroyo Jr.

Key Legislative Work and Initiatives: -Human Rights Victims’ Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013 (RA 10368): A significant law he pushed to compensate victims of Martial Law. -Banking Regulations: Authored laws strengthening banking, including those requiring only income tax returns for credit approval. -Economic Measures: Supported legislation relating to housing loans and agricultural credit. -Executive Orders (1986–1992): As Executive Secretary for Corazon Aquino, he was instrumental in creating the Family Code, the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), and the 1986 Freedom Constitution. Key Career Milestones: -Challenged Martial Law: First lawyer to challenge the legality of Proclamation No. 1081 before the Supreme Court in 1972. -Senator (2001–2013): Served two terms, often acting as an independent voice. -Lead Prosecutor: Led the prosecution in the 2000 impeachment trial of President Joseph Estrada. -Fiscalizer: Known for not using the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and focusing on oversight. (January 5, 1927 – October 5, 2015)