Ronaldo Puno

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villanueva and the surname or paternal family name is Puno.

Ronaldo "Ronnie" Villanueva Puno (born April 25, 1948) is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Antipolo's first district since 2025, a position he previously held from 2004 to 2006. He previously served as the 32nd secretary of the interior and local government from 1999 to 2000 and from 2006 to 2010.

Ronaldo Puno
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Roberto Puno
In office June 30, 2004 – February 13, 2006
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Roberto Puno
32nd Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
In office April 4, 2006 – June 30, 2010
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Angelo Reyes
Succeeded by	Benigno Aquino III (OIC)
In office April 12, 1999 – January 10, 2000
President	Joseph Estrada
Preceded by	Joseph Estrada
Succeeded by	Alfredo Lim
Personal details
Born	Ronaldo Villanueva Puno (1948-04-25) April 25, 1948 (age 77) Manila, Philippines
Political party	NUP (2011–present)
Other political affiliations	Lakas–Kampi (2008–2011) KAMPI (2004–2008) LAMMP (1998–2001) Lakas (1992–1998; 2001–2004)
Spouse	Michaela V. Puno
Alma mater	Ateneo de Manila University (AB) Johns Hopkins University
Occupation	Politician

A political strategist, Puno supported the presidential bids of eventual winners Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Puno was also responsible for the campaign of vice president and United Nationalist Alliance presidential candidate Jejomar Binay for the 2016 election.^[1] During Arroyo's presidency, Puno served as the leader of KAMPI, the chief administration party during her presidency.

Career

Puno has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the Ateneo de Manila University and Masteral Credits from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, and has 35 years of extensive experience in business and public relations, and administration. Serving the Philippine government for the past 22 years has brought him to assignments as a diplomat in Washington, D.C., enabled him to interact with representatives and officials of the U.S. and the Philippine government in the areas of political and private business cultures, customs, strategy formulation, and decision-making processes.

House of Representatives

He was elected Representative of the Antipolo's first district on May 10, 2004, and declared the winner by the Local Board of Canvassers on May 14, 2004. He is the President of the Political Party KAMPI (Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino). He is also the Chairman of Pacific Sunrise International Holdings, Inc. and the chairman of the Board of his family business in West Virginia, United States, the North River Mountain Ranch.

Reappointment as DILG Secretary

Puno in 2009.

On September 3, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo designated Puno, DILG Secretary, as presidential adviser on political affairs in a concurrent capacity, replacing OIC, National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales. Puno is president on leave from her party, the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino.^[2] The Commission on Appointments (CA) finally confirmed on June 11, 2008, en masse several top government officials, including Puno amid walk outs by Senators Jamby Madrigal and Panfilo Lacson.^[3]

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Roberto V. Puno	Representative, 1st District of Antipolo City 2025–present 2004–2006	Incumbent
New district		Vacant Title next held by Roberto V. Puno
Political offices
Preceded by Angelo Reyes	Secretary of the Interior and Local Government 2006–2010 1999–2000	Succeeded by Benigno Aquino III (OIC)
Preceded by Joseph Estrada		Succeeded by Alfredo Lim
Party political offices
Preceded by Pablo P. Garcia	Chairman of the National Unity Party 2013–present	Incumbent