Members of the 13^th Congress: Profile
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Abante, Bienvinido Jr. M Born 07/15/1951 Birthplace Sampaloc, Manila Spouse Marie Paz T. Abante E-mail abante_maynila@yahoo.com

LAKAS-CMD

Minister of the Gospel

Representative, 6th District of Manila 2004-Present Minister of the Gospel, Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries 1975-Present Commissioner, Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor 1995-1998 Councilor, 6th District of Manila 1992-1995 Administrator, Metropolitan International Christian Academy 1985-Present Founding President, Ben O. Abante Sr. Theological Seminary and Institute 1976-Present Senior Pastor, Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church and Ministries 1975-Present Office Auditor, E. S. Baltao and Co. 1971-1977 Collector, E. S. Baltao and Co. 1969-1970 Construction Worker At Age 14 Newsboy/Shoeshine Boy At Age 10

Doctor of Theology, Indiana BAptist Bible College 1987 Master in Theology, Citadel Baptist Bible College Masters in Government Management, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynil 1996 Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Far Eastern University 1968-1971 Graduate in Theology, Bible Baptist College 1971-1973 Bachelor in Theology, Citadel Baptist College

Human Rights Appropriations (Vice Chairman) Ethics and Priveleges (Vice Chairman)

Banks and Financial Intermediaries Foreign Affairs Good Government Health Higher and Technical Education Merto Manila Development Muslim Affairs People Participation Population and Family Relations Public Works and Highways Rules Transportation

As of 31 December 2005 Assets P 15, 887, 945.16 Real properties P4,694,611.00 Personal and other properties (investments) P11,193,334.16 Liabilities P 3, 900, 076.36 Networth P 11, 987, 686.80

Commission on Audit Report covering July to December 2005 Salary 420,000.00 Representative's Foreign Travel 522,443,20 District Field Staff Allocation 650,000.04 Contractual Consultants 120,000.00 Research 396,000.00 Consultative Local Travel 684,000.00 Communication 129,600.00 Supplies 120,000.00 Public Affairs Fund 308,400.00 Central Office Staff 1,684,895.63 Other MOE 600,000.00 Equipment/Furniture & Fixtures 0.00 TOTAL 5,635,338.87 Commission on Audit Report covering July to December 2004 Salary 210,000.00 Representatives' Foreign Travel 275,429.50 District Field Staff Allocation 325,000.02 Contractual Consultants 60,000.00 Research 198,000.00 Consultative Local Travel 342,000.00 Communication 64,800.00 Supplies 60,000.00 Public Affairs Fund 154,200.00 Central Office Staff 922,416.00 Other MOE 250,000.00 Equipment/Furniture & Fixtures TOTAL 2,861,845.52

2006 PDAF (As of June 9, 2006) DPWH (As of June 9, 2006) TOTAL 2005 PDAF (As of June 9, 2006) DPWH (As of Feb. 28, 2006) TOTAL P 20, 000, 000.00 P 20, 000, 000.00 2004 PDAF (As of Feb 28, 2006) DPWH (As of May 31, 2005) TOTAL P 20, 000, 000.00 P 50, 000, 000.00 P 70, 000, 000.00

Period Covered: Total contributions from political party organizations   Total contributions from other persons   Total contributions   Total expenditures paid by candidate out of personal funds   Total expenditures paid out of contributions received   Total expenditures

13th Congress - First Regular Session (26 July 2004 to 08 June 2005) 76 Sessions Republic Acts Present Absent Mission 9333 9334 9335 9336 9337 63 9 4 Y M M Y HB 3555 HB 3705 N Y 13th Congress - Second Regular Session (25 July 2005 to 09 June 2006) 68 Sessions Republic Acts Present Absent Mission 9340 9341 9343 9344 9346 28 4 2 - Y Y Y N

Legend:
Y - In Favor
N - Against
- - No Vote
M - Mission
X - Abstain
A - Absent

Guide to Republic Acts:

13th Congress

RA 9333 Fixing the Date of ARMM Elections
RA 9334 Increasing the Excise Tax Rates of Alcohol and Tobacco Products
RA 9335 Attrition Act of 2005
RA 9336 FY 2005 General Appropriations Act
RA 9337 E-VAT Law
RA 9340 Resetting Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections
RA 9341 Rent Control Act
RA 9343 Special Purpose Vehicle Act
RA 9344 Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act
RA 9346 Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty