Ruperto Pacis Somera

Background

Somera, Ruperto Pacis was born on December 21, 1938 in Bayombong, The Philippines. Son of Aniceto Landeta and Marta (Pacis) Somera.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University of The Philippines, 1960. Bachelor of Business Administration, University of the East, 1964. Master of Science in Commerce, Manual L. Quezon University, Manila, 1984.

Doctor of Business Administration, International University Foundation, Manila, 1986. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management, Manuel L. Quezon University, 1987. Postgraduate, Manuel L. Quezon University, since 1996.

Career

Revenue inspector, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1960-1965; senior revenue inspector, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1965-1968; revenue examiner II, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1968-1972; senior revenue examiner, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1972-1975; from supervising revenue examiner I, II, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1975-1985; chief revenue enforcement officer, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1985-1990; chief revenue officer, I, II, III, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, 1990-1996; chief revenue officer, Bureau Internal Revenue, Manila, since 1996. Professor graduate studies Polytechnic University of The Philippines, 1993-1997, Manuel L. Quezon U., The Philippines, 1988-1996, Philippines School of Business Administration, 1995-1997. Certified Public Accountant reviewer in taxation Polytechnic University of The Philippines, 1990-1997.

BAR reviewer in taxation Manuel L. Quezon U., The Philippines,1995-1997.

Achievements

• Ruperto Pacis Somera has been listed as a noteworthy accountant, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President, lector, commentator Most Holy Redeemer Parish, president finance council. Member Couples for Christ. Elder Knight of Christ Charismatic Group.

Member Association of Certified Public Accountant in Education (director 1997), Philippines Institute Certified Public Accountant (accredited lecturer, educational and sectoral representative 1996-1997), Society Filipino Forester (national auditor 1989-1991, 95-97, Rotary Club Metro Station Mesa (vice president 1991-1995, director 1990-1997, charter vice president 1990-1991, Most Outstanding Rotarian 1988), Knights of Columbus (state auditor 1994-1997, faithful navigator 1994-1997, Grand Knight 1992-1994, district deputy-knight 1997-1998, Family of Year award 1995-1996).

Interests

• Stamp collecting/philately, mountain climbing, swimming.

Connections

Married Ofelia Caluncaguin, January 7, 1968. Children: Maria Ofelia, Rupert, Ruferick.

Father:

Aniceto Landeta Somera

Mother:

Marta (Pacis) Somera

Spouse:

Ofelia Caluncaguin

child:

Maria Ofelia Somera

child:

Ruferick Somera

child:

Rupert Somera