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Oscar Orbos (Oscar Muñoz Orbos) was born on 28 January, 1951 in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines, is an A 20th-century filipino lawyer. Discover Oscar Orbos'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 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Oscar Muñoz Orbos |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January, 1951 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
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He is a member of famous lawyer with the age 73 years old group.
Oscar Orbos Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Oscar Orbos height not available right now. We will update Oscar Orbos's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Oscar Orbos's Wife?
His wife is Rosita Sioson
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Rosita Sioson |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
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Oscar Orbos Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Oscar Orbos worth at the age of 73 years old? Oscar Orbos’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Oscar Orbos'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 |
lawyer |
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Oscar Muñoz Orbos (born January 28, 1951), popularly known as Ka Oca, is a Philippine TV personality and host of GMA Network's Debate with Mare at Pare.
Orbos was a former cabinet secretary, provincial governor, and vice presidential candidate.
He is now a practicing lawyer and broadcaster.
Born in Bani, Pangasinan, he completed his studies at the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1971.
He enrolled in the University of the Philippines College of Law and received his Bachelor of Laws in 1975.
He became a legal assistant to the Paredes, Poblador, Nazareno, Azada and Tomacruz Law Firm from 1975 to 1976 and elevated to Associate Attorney in 1976.
He became a Partner in 1980 and the firm was called the Poblador, Azada, Tomacruz, Paredes, Cacanindin and Orbos Law Firm.
He resigned to the post in 1983 to help in the propaganda campaign to oust Ferdinand Marcos.
In 1987, Orbos ran and won as congressman and represented the first district of Pangasinan from November 1987 to December 1989.
He was cited as one of the most active congressmen in the 8th Philippine Congress.
He was cited as one of the 1989 Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) for Public Service and legislation.
On January 4, 1990, President Corazon Aquino appointed him as secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications.
As secretary, one of the most notable contributions was the yellow lane, where the two outermost lanes of 4-6 lane roads were allotted for public utility vehicles, mostly buses.
He also facilitated the approval of cellular broadcast.
This made it possible for companies to offer a new form of communication more popularly known as "cellular phones".
On December 21, 1990, Orbos was appointed by Aquino as her executive secretary.
During that time, Iraq already occupied Kuwait and it had plans to make further attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Orbos facilitated measures for the repatriation and communication to overseas Filipino workers working in the Middle East.
He resigned on July 5, 1991 and returned to private life.
He co-hosted GMA Network's Firing Line, a TV panel talk show with Teodoro Benigno, Mrs. Aquino's former press secretary.
During the 1992 elections, he actively supported fellow Pangasinense Fidel Ramos to the presidency.
In 1995, he resigned as host of the TV program and ran for the position of Governor of Pangasinan.
He won the election via landslide.
As governor, he initiated the establishment of a Provincial Action Center to provide public direct access to all provincial and national government offices to respond to needs of his constituency.
Orbos gained the highest public approval rating as governor.
Orbos served as the governor of Pangasinan for only one term until 1998.
He chose not to seek reelection to instead run for the position of Vice President in 1998 as a running mate of Renato de Villa under Reporma.
However, he lost to Senator Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Orbos sought a political comeback in 2022, running for representative of Pangasinan's 1st district under Aksyon Demokratiko.
However, he lost to former Alaminos Mayor Arthur Celeste.
In late 1998, Orbos was offered by Menardo Jimenez, president of GMA Network to host an open debate program for TV.
Jimenez is a native of Dasol, located in the first district of Pangasinan.
As a good friend, he gladly accepted the offer and was paired with Economics professor Solita Monsod, known as "Mareng Winnie."
Debate with Mare at Pare became a phenomenal interactive and open talk show in the Philippines.
The talk show was the only latetime TV program earning a high audience rating.
Despite offers to enter again to public office, he refuse so because he already called his current job "political".
He earned the respect of the public for being neutral on most issues.
His brother, Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD, is a popular Catholic priest who regularly appears on Sunday TV healing Masses.
His other brother, Thomas Orbos served as the acting chairman and General Manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
