First actor to become a senator in the Philippines.
A strong contender for the Philippine presidency, he withdrew his
aspiration in favor of his brother-in-law, Diosdado Macapagal, father
of current president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Embarked on a career as a Philippine Ambassador during the time of
Philippined President Diosdado Macapagal.
Was appointed the Ambassador of the Philippines to Cambodia, and later the Netherlands by Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos.