Pedro Rufo N. Soliven

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Pedro Rufo “Pocholo” N. Soliven

About Pedro Rufo “Pocholo” N. Soliven

2017 Appointed: chairman of the Regional Development Council of Region IX
2016 elected as regional governor of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
President of Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Incorporated (ZCCCIFI), 2013 Re elected for 2nd term
Chairman of the Task Force ILP (Interruptible Load Program) for the City of Zamboanga
President Kabataang Barangay Federation - Zamboanga City: 1985-87
Re-elected President: Ateneo de Zamboanga University Alumni Association, Inc

Family of Pedro Rufo “Pocholo” N. Soliven

Born: 1965
Father: Rolando "Ben" Salomon Soliven
Mother: Teresita " Tits" Natividad
Siblings:
1. Marilie
2. Maripi
Spouse: Tess

Children

Mattel
Moritz
Mavis
Maxine

Schools Pedro Rufo “Pocholo” N. Soliven attended

Elementary: ??
High School: Ateneo de Zamboanga High School: 1981
College:
- Ateneo de Zamboanga University: Major in Economics 1985
- Asian Institute of Management: 2004
- WMSU: college of Law
- AIM : Entrepreneurial Marketing
- National Defense College of the Philippines: National Security Course

Other highlights of Pocholo's accomplishments

Is the Founder and CEO of Soli Venture Philippines Inc. (Retail, Realty, and Distribution)

As a Business and Industry Leader

He is the Current President of the Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Foundation Inc. serving on his unprecedented third term.

During his watch, Zamboanga Chamber garnered International Accolades and recognition as the Most Outstanding Chamber in ASIA and the Pacific and bagged twice as the Most Outstanding Chamber in the Philippines.

As the voice and face of the Business and Industry, Cholo is considered as one of the city powerful influencers who shape and influences public opinion, he is the most sought-after opinion makers in the city Tri Media and trusted for his integrity statements that reflect the true sentiments of the community. During the crucial Zamboanga Siege in 2013, He is one of the Crisis Managers of the City. City Crisis Management Committee.

He was the Regional Governor of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Western Mindanao and The Conference Director During the 2015 Mindanao Business Conference

As a Public-Private Partnership Advocate

Elected as Private Sector Representative of Zamboanga City to the Regional Development Council 9, the Highest Policy Making Body in the Region and twice won as nominee for RDC Chairmanship to be in the shortlist for the President to appoint.

Elected for the Second Term as the Chairman of the powerful Economic Development Comm. of RDC 9 and was as the most productive and hard-working committee, averaging 15 Resolutions of Regional Importance that needs the attention of the National Government, it is also the most well attended Committee Meetings ever since he assumes the chairmanship.

National Chairman of Business Process and Licensing System project of International Finance Corp/World Bank

He is the Co-Chairperson of the Regional Competitiveness Council for Region 9 and Member of the National Competitiveness Council, and was one of the proponent/ Architect of Republic Act 11032 " An Act promoting Ease of Doing Business and efficient delivery of Government services by amending RA 9485 otherwise known as the anti-red tape Act of 2007 "

He is one of the most avid supporters and advocates for AMBISYON 2040, where it aims to erase poverty by 2040!

As a Security Concerns Advocate

Currently, he is serving as National Adviser of Philippine National Police for PATROL Plan 2030 he is the Chairman of Regional Advisory Council of PNP PRO 9, where under his watch, the PRO 9 was awarded the Silver Eagle Award twice for the Performance Governance System. He sits as a member of the Regional Peace and Order Council 9

As an Atenean,

He serves as its President for three terms as the Ateneo De Zamboanga University Alumni, Inc. Awarded as the Most Outstanding Atenean during its ADZU Centennial Celebration. He Currently serves as Vice- Chairman of ADZU Board of Trustees.

He is the current Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship Mindanao Focal person, recognized as one of the ASEAN Mentors during the ASEAN Summit.

As a Go Negosyo Advocate He is serving as Co-Chair of the Provincial Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council

As a former Youth Leader

He was a Former City Councilor representing the Youth Sector President of the Kabataang Barangay City and Regional Federation and Youth Ambassador of the Philippines to ASEAN and Japan

Family Life

He is happily married to Tess and 4 accomplished daughters Mattel a Digital Specialist, Moritz a Doctor of Medicine specializing in Head and Neck, Mavis a Multi-Awarded Chef, and Maxine recently graduated from UA&P and who recently launched her own business brands Solsuela, Peruso, and Max & Olive.

Organizations or Companies Pedro Rufo “Pocholo” N. Soliven Affiliated with

La Tienda - Gov. Camins Ave., Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City

Photo Gallery of Pedro Rufo “Pocholo” N. Soliven

"PoCholo" Soliven, Zambo traders call for review of labor policies, July 28, 2013
Pocholo Soliven and Gen. Carlito Galvez
Pocholo Soliven and Gen. Oscar Albayalde