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Ernesto Abella (Ernesto Corpus Abella) was born on 1950 in Davao City, Philippines, is a Filipino government official. Discover Ernesto Abella's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
| Popular As |
Ernesto Corpus Abella |
| Occupation |
Businessman, Writer |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
22 March 1950 |
| Birthday |
22 March |
| Birthplace |
Davao City, Philippines |
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 74 years old group.
Ernesto Abella Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Ernesto Abella height not available right now. We will update Ernesto Abella's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ernesto Abella Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ernesto Abella worth at the age of 74 years old? Ernesto Abella’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from . We have estimated Ernesto Abella's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
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Timeline
Ernesto "Ernie" Corpus Abella (born March 22, 1950 ) is a Filipino businessman, writer and former evangelist who served in the Duterte administration as Presidential Spokesperson (2016–2017) and Undersecretary for Strategic Communications and Research of the Department of Foreign Affairs (2017–2021).
He ran unsuccessfully as an independent candidate in the 2022 Philippine presidential election.
Before joining the government, he was an executive with a Davao City-based agricultural products manufacturer and a local cooperative which he co-founded.
He also established a school in Davao and was a columnist for local newspaper SunStar Davao.
Abella finished high school at Ateneo de Davao University in 1964.
In 1968, he graduated with a BA in pre-medicine from the same university.
He served as Creative Director for Adformatix in Makati between 1975 and 1977.
He then moved back to Davao to work as a columnist for Davao City newspaper San Pedro Express and as a professor at his alma mater Ateneo de Davao.
In 1980, he pursued his postgraduate studies at Silliman University where he graduated with a master's degree in divinity in 1984.
In 1990, he founded the Hope of Asia and the Christian charismatic group Jesus Fellowship, Inc. He was also a board member of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches and the Koinonia Theological Seminary.
He became a preacher in Davao for several years until his abduction by ethnic bandits in 1996.
In a meeting with media reporters following his appointment as Presidential Spokesperson, he narrated how then Davao city Mayor Rodrigo Duterte negotiated for his release within 24 hours.
It was then when he started following Duterte and even actively campaigned for him in the last elections through his writings.
Abella returned to secular life in 2002 and pursued a career in agri-business.
He served as chief executive officer of AZ Agri-Products and as Chief Operating Officer of F&P Agri-Inputs.
He also established his own businesses: One Accord Credit Cooperative and Southpoint School in Davao City.
He also earned a master's degree in social development from the Asian Institute of Management in 2005.
Abella started his career in advertising.
On October 27, 2017, Abella was replaced by Harry Roque, a representative of Kabayan party-list group as presidential spokesperson, citing personal reasons.
Abella was subsequently appointed as Undersecretary for Strategic Communications and Research at the Department of Foreign Affairs on October 27, 2017, until he resigned on October 8, 2021, to file his candidacy for president of the Philippines.
