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Amado T. Espino, Jr., “Spines” as colleagues fondly
call him, has been an achiever all his life.
A graduate of the Philippine
Military Academy in 1971, he distinguished himself in the
Police service by holding important positions, from being
an Intelligence Operations Officer, Chief of the Counter Intelligence
Branch of the 1st Philippine Constabulary Zone, Company Commander,
Narcotics Regional Chief, MetroDisCom Commanding Officer,
Criminal Investigation Service District Commander, PNP Provincial
Director, Chief Regional Director Staff, Deputy Regional Commander,
culminating as a Regional Director of the PNP. He retired
in 2001 as one of the most be-medalled officers in the history
of the PNP.
During his stint in
the police service he attended various courses and studies
to further enhance his education and skills among which are
courses in narcotics investigation, special counter intelligence,
East Asia narcotics, Corps 3 Infantry, US DEA Advanced International
Drug Enforcement, anti-terrorism taken from different civilian
and military institutions and police colleges in Australia,
United States, United Kingdom and the Philippines. Governor
Espino is also a holder of a Masters degree in Development
Management from the Pangasinan State University.
Prior to his election
as governor in the May 14, 2007 elections, he represented
the 2nd District of Pangasinan in the House of Representatives
for two consecutive terms from 2001 to June 30, 2007.
As a legislator, he
has authored at least 90 bills and resolutions and co-authored
310 important measures. Among the notable bills he sponsored
which where enacted into laws are the Dangerous Drugs Act
of 2002, Increase AFP Rate of Base Pay Act of 2002, and the
anti-Money Laundering Act of 2002.
As
congressman, Espino brought to his district hundred of millions-worth
of needed projects, which include construction and repair
of bridges, farm to market roads, irrigation facilities, flood
control improvements, school buildings and other important
facilities, and secured another P30 million more worth of
projects awaiting implementation.
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