Filipino, 66, He is a founding partner of the Poblador Bautista and Reyes Law Offices. He is also the Corporate Secretary of CJH Development Corporation, CJH Hotel Corporation, and CJH Suites Corporation. He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Philippines in 1979. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law, graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1983.