Career
He is the current Mayor of Olongapo City in Zambales. 2007 mayoral election
He ran for mayor of Olongapo, but he was defeated by James "Bong" Gordon, Junior.
2010 vice mayoral election
He ran for vice mayor of Olongapo. He garnered 47,074 against Gordon"s running mate, Cynthia Cajudo, who garnered 31,121.
Therefore, he was elected vice mayor of Olongapo and sworn on June 30, 2010.
2013 mayoral election
He ran for mayor of Olongapo. Mayor of Olongapo (2013-present)
On June 28, 2013, he was inaugurated at Rizal Triangle in Olongapo.
On June 30, his term officially started. On July 2, he and his team met Department of Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla and PSALM (Private Sector Asset Liabilities Management) President Emmanuel Ledesma, Junior. regarding the PhP 5.08 billion power debt.
They agreed to cancel the power disconnection, and PSALM would restructure the payment scheme.
Therefore, Paulino averted his city"s power disconnection.
