Rogelio Singson

Rogelio Lazo Singson (born September 16, 1948) is a Filipino industrial engineer, businessman, and public servant. He served as Secretary of Public Works and Highways under President Benigno Aquino III from 2010 to 2016.

Career Before joining the Cabinet of President Aquino, Singson held several roles in both the public and private sectors. He was Senior Vice President for Business Development, Citadel Holdings, Inc. from July 2002 to May 2007; and Chairman and President of Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from 1998 to 2002. He also held concurrent positions at affiliated including John Hay Poro Point Development Corporation, BCDA Management Holdings Inc., and North Luzon Railways Corporation.

As Senior Vice President for Project Development of Citadel Holdings, Inc., he was involved in business development activities, including participation in bids for the electricity transmission company Transco and involvement in a telecommunications project in Micronesia. He resigned from the commission in December, citing stress and age-related issues He was Succeeded by Maoui David and Later Abolished.

Background Before being appointed by Benigno Aquino III to the Public Works and Highways secretary post, Singson was President and Chief Executive Officer of Maynilad from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010.

Personal life Singson is a member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon, a Catholic charismatic community affiliated with the Sword of the Spirit movement.