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Robert Ace Barbers

Former Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative (2022-2025)

Full Name	Robert Ace S. Barbers
Birthdate	May 31, 1969
Birthplace	Manila, Metro Manila
Education	OB Montessori Center, Inc. (Primary) De La Salle Green Hills (Secondary) De La Salle University (Undergraduate), AB Political Science, Minor in Economics University of the Philippines (Masters), Master’s degree in Public, Administration and Governance
Notable Positions	Representative, 2nd District of Surigao del Norte (2019-2022) Representative, 2nd District of Surigao del Norte (2016-2019) Governor, Surigao del Norte (2007-2010) Representative, 2nd District of Surigao del Norte (2004-2007) Representative, 2nd District of Surigao del Norte (2001-2004) Representative, 2nd District of Surigao del Norte (1998-2001)
Sources	Available Statements of Assets and Liabilities (SALNs), Comelec election results data and Certificates of Candidacies, surigaodelnorte.gov.ph

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FACT CHECK: Ace Barbers did not say Trillanes would top senatorial race

The former lawmaker did not say Trillanes would top the senatorial race; he urged the public not to ignore the evidence Trillanes presented in Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings

Oct 16, 2026 2:30 PM PHT