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Jesus Dureza (Jesus Gestuveo Dureza) was born on 24 December, 1947 in Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines, is a Filipino lawyer, consultant, journalist and politician. Discover Jesus Dureza'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 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Jesus Gestuveo Dureza |
| Occupation |
Politician, publisher, consultant, journalist |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
24 December 1947 |
| Birthday |
24 December |
| Birthplace |
Guimbal, Iloilo, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 76 years old group.
Jesus Dureza Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Jesus Dureza height not available right now. We will update Jesus Dureza's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jesus Dureza's Wife?
His wife is Elizabeth Salutillo
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Elizabeth Salutillo |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Jesus Dureza Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jesus Dureza worth at the age of 76 years old? Jesus Dureza’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Jesus Dureza'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 |
Politician |
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Jesus "Jess" Gestuveo Dureza (born December 24, 1947) is a Filipino lawyer, consultant, journalist and politician from Davao City, Philippines.
Dureza was born in Guimbal, Iloilo on December 24, 1947.
His father, Martin Dureza, hails from Janiuay and took part in the local guerrilla warfare against the Japanese army during World War II.
He was one year old when his family migrated to Davao.
He finished elementary as the class valedictorian at Guihing Elementary School in Hagonoy in 1959.
He attended the Holy Cross of Digos High School (now Cor Jesu College) in Digos where he was classmates with the future President Rodrigo Duterte and graduated with honors in 1963.
Dureza then enrolled at the Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967.
In 1972, while a law student at the Ateneo, he worked as a radio host for RMN Davao and as Davao correspondent for The Manila Times.
After finishing law, he was hired as an editor for Mindanao Times, as a correspondent for Manila Bulletin, and as television presenter of "Brainstorm" in Davao City.
He was also President of the Davao Press Club.
He earned his law degree from the same university in 1973.
He is also a recipient of the Datu Bago Award (1983), the highest award given to a Davaoeño.
Dureza then joined politics in 1987 after being elected as Congressman of the newly established First District of Davao City.
He served in the Corazon Aquino administration after his term in Congress as Director of the Philippine Coconut Authority in 1989.
In 1992, he was again elected as Davao City Representative.
Dureza was appointed by Fidel Ramos as his presidential assistant for Mindanao and chairman of the Mindanao Economic Development Council.
From 1998 to 2000, he served as the official spokesperson for the former president.
Dureza was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit by President Fidel Ramos in June 1998.
In 2002, he founded the Advocacy MindaNow Foundation.
During the Gloria Arroyo administration, he was appointed as Chairman of the GRP Panel for Talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in 2003, Chairman of Mindanao Economic Development Council in 2006, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process in 2008, Press Secretary in 2009, and Presidential Adviser on Mindanao also in 2009.
He placed 10th in the Philippine Bar Examination the same year.
Dureza had a career in journalism before entering politics.
His last appointive position with the Arroyo government was as Chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority in 2010.
He was the adviser on the peace process to President Rodrigo Duterte from 2016 to 2018 and is the Founding Chairman of Advocacy MindaNow Foundation, a group advocating for peace in Mindanao.
He has held various appointive positions in past administrations including the chairmanship of the Mindanao Development Authority, the chairmanship of the Government Peace Negotiating Panel for Talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and Presidential Assistant for Mindanao.
He is also a former Representative of the 1st District of Davao City in the Philippine House of Representatives.
Before returning to government service in 2016, Dureza was a senior partner at the Rama Dureza Abarquez Law Firm.
He was also the publisher of Mindanao Times, Chairman of the Philippine Press Institute, Director of Maple Tree Foundation for Mountain Communities, and Consultant for SM Investments Corporation.
He served as Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process of the Philippines under the Rodrigo Duterte administration from June 30, 2016, to November 27, 2018.
