Global Filipino: The Authorized Biography of Jose de Venecia

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A Man of the People; A Man for the World

Jose de Venecia Jr., the five-time Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, has been for years a trail-blazer for the Filipino people, Asia, and the world.

In a political arena often plagued by uncertainty, intrigue, scandal, and poverty, he has fought relentlessly to cast off the Philippines unflattering moniker as the sick man of Asia and has sought to bring political, economic, and cultural influence to the dynamic, hard-working people of his homeland. A coalition builder, visionary, and achiever, de Venecia has:

* conceived and implemented the historic dollar-remittance program that keeps the Philippine economy afloat and has...

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Overview

A Man of the People; A Man for the World

Jose de Venecia Jr., the five-time Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, has been for years a trail-blazer for the Filipino people, Asia, and the world.

In a political arena often plagued by uncertainty, intrigue, scandal, and poverty, he has fought relentlessly to cast off the Philippines unflattering moniker as the sick man of Asia and has sought to bring political, economic, and cultural influence to the dynamic, hard-working people of his homeland. A coalition builder, visionary, and achiever, de Venecia has:

* conceived and implemented the historic dollar-remittance program that keeps the Philippine economy afloat and has become a model for the third world
* provided breakthroughs in the peace accord between Christian and Muslim (MNLF) Filipinos and a second pact between government and military rebels
* pioneered Filipino projects in the Arab world that led to the employment of millions of Filipinos worldwide
* founded the Asian Parliamentary Assembly and the International Conference of Asian Political Parties to create the beginnings of an Asian Parliament and help achieve political and economic integration in Asia
* pushed the Christian-Muslim and Interfaith dialogues approved by the United Nations to help reduce politico-religious tensions and conflict in various parts of the world
* presented his debt for UN MDGs plan, endorsed by G-77 countries but pending at he G-7, to finance the battle against poverty amidst the global financial crisis

Despite all these advancements, Jose de Venecia is still not immune to the turbulence of Philippine politics. In February 2008, he was ousted from theSpeakership after refusing to ignore his conscience and opposed with his son, Joey III, a scandal-wracked government deal involving some very prominent members of the Philippine government.

Through it all, however, de Venecia has continued to serve the people of his great country. De Venecia continues the fight to improve the lives of his fellow countrymen. No matter the ultimate outcome of the current political tumult, what will long linger in the nation's collective consciousness is the recognition that he--more than any one else in his generation--ushered his people into the age of the Global Filipino.

What People Are Saying

Alexander Haig
Speaker de Venecia has played a key role in the Philippine economic resurgence."--(Alexander Haig, U.S. Secretary of State, 1981-1982)
Estrada Joseph Ejercito
"Jose de Venecia will certainly go down as one of the great Speakers in the history of the [Philippine] Congress. His many successful initiatives in the wider field of regional politics make him one of Asia's leading contemporary statesmen. This biography by Brett Decker is about a man who has constantly reinvented himself to meet the challenges of ever-changing times. Even more important, in the overall way the world works, Jose de Venecia is a good man-and that, I think, is a true testament to character in our rough-and-tumble profession of politics."--(Joseph Ejercito Estrada, President of the Philippines, 1998-2001)
Fidel V. Ramos
"In the pantheon of Philippine democracy which is the oldest in Asia, Speaker de Venecia will reside with those others from the past who spent their lives taking our government to a higher plain. This is because he has nurtured a vision of greatness that beholds a more prominent leadership role for the Philippines on the world stage. It is an inspiring vision, and how he arrived there is an interesting story. In this biography, Brett M. Decker reveals knowledge of the Philippines and devotion to his subject that are only surpassed by Joe de Venecia's own passion for a better Philippines. Global Filipino is a great read about a patriotic Filipino, and I endorse them both with enthusiasm."--(Fidel V. Ramos, President of the Philippines, 1992-1998)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781596980198
  • Publisher: Regnery Publishing, Inc., An Eagle Publishing Company
  • Publication date: 12/9/2008
  • Pages: 404
  • Sales rank: 957,813
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.40 (d)

Meet the Author

Brett M. Decker is an award-winning journalist based in Washington, D.C. Previously he was stationed in Hong Kong as an editor and editorial page writer for The Wall Street Journal. A former Governor of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club, he has held positions on the Editorial Board of the Washington Times, as national political reporter for the Evans & Novak Inside Report, television producer for the cable program Insights with Robert Novak, and as speechwriter to Majority Whip Tom DeLay in the U.S. House of Representatives. Decker has served as Senior Vice President of the Export-Import Bank and the Pentagon Federal Credit Union. A native of Michigan, he holds master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Naval War College.

Table of Contents

A Statesman of Faith Corazon C. Aquino Aquino, Corazon C.

A Political Warrior Fidel V. Ramos Ramos, Fidel V.

A Loyal Patriot and a Loyal Friend Joseph E. Estrada Estrada, Joseph E.

Ch. 1 In the Beginning 13

Ch. 2 From Journalism to Politics 25

Ch. 3 Global Business Leader 45

Ch. 4 A Party of the Future 61

Ch. 5 Constitutional Succession 83

Ch. 6 The Rainbow Coalition 105

Ch. 7 Setting the Agenda 123

Ch. 8 Peace Among the Brave 145

Ch. 9 A Coalition with Misuari 165

Ch. 10 Breakthrough in Utrecht 189

Ch. 11 Into the Fire 211

Ch. 12 "Rock of Gibraltar" 235

Ch. 13 A Renewal of Values 255

Ch. 14 Transition 279

Ch. 15 Imagining the Future 313

Epilogue 355

Chronology 367

Index 389

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