The House Minority Leader & 4Ps Partylist Representative

Honorable Marcelino C. Libanan, House Minority Leader and 4Ps Partylist Representative, is a stalwart defender of good governance. His national prominence was cemented during his tenure as Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration from 2007 to 2010. During this period, he bravely confronted and reformed the syndicates that dominated the Bureau, leading to the agency ranking No. 3 among 100 government agencies in Integrity Development Action Compliance in 2008, as recognized by the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission's Anti-Corruption Campaign.

Commissioner Marcelino Chicano Libanan, or “Nonoy” as he is fondly called, was born on September 20, 1963 to Atty. Camilo C. Libanan and Pacita C. Libanan. He is married to Elda Ellado Libanan, a teacher by profession, and are blessed with five children, Eloisa Salvacion, Sol Angelie, Stella Maris, Marian June and Brad.

Commissioner Libanan completed his primary education at Taft Elementary School at his home town in Taft, Eastern Samar where he was a consistent Honor Student. His Secondary education was completed at the Seminario de Jesus Nazareno, Borongan, Eastern Samar in which he graduated gold medalist. His B.S. Medical Technology and Bachelor of Laws degrees were obtained from the Divine Word University in Tacloban City wherein he was a Leyte-Samar Diocesan Scholar and a 100% academic scholar of said university. He passed the Philippine Bar in 1988.

Various honors and awards were also bestowed to the Commissioner during his life in public service. Emeritus Congressional Hall of Fame of 2005 Awardee and Most Outstanding Congressman for four consecutive years from 2001-2004, to name a few.

Remarkable achievements as Commisioner

Under his leadership, the Bureau of Immigration achieved significant milestones, including a P2 billion collection from immigration fees in 2008, earning commendation from the House of Representatives through House Resolution No. 332. His commitment to excellence and public service was further recognized in 2010 by the United States Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service Overseas Criminal Investigation Unit, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, acknowledging his dedication to good governance and reforms.

The Commissioner served in various elected positions prior to his appointment to the Bureau of Immigration. He became known as one of the youngest public servants of the country who continuously champion the ideals of new politics based on visions, programs and performance rather than politics of personalities and patronage.

The Commissioner was a Member of the House of Representatives representing the Lone District of Samar in the 11th, 12th, and 13th Congresses of the Republic of the Philippines. As such, he served in various capacities among which were , as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Communication, Chairman of the Committee on Justice, Ex-Officio Member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) and Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. He also served as the Majority Floor Leader of the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA).

Leadership in the House of Representatives

During his tenure in the Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Congresses, Libanan held key positions including Majority Leader in the Commission on Appointments, Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, and Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. His deep understanding of the Constitution and commitment to justice were evident in his significant contributions to legislative deliberations, advocating for fairness and the rule of law in government.

Leadership in the House of Representatives

During his tenure in the Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Congresses, Libanan held key positions including Majority Leader in the Commission on Appointments, Chairperson of the Committee on Justice, and Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments. His deep understanding of the Constitution and commitment to justice were evident in his significant contributions to legislative deliberations, advocating for fairness and the rule of law in government.