1995-2002

From 1961-1974, he was engaged in the private practice of law in Cebu and Manila. He started his career in the government service when was appointed as Judge Advocate, Office of the AFP Judge Advocate General in 1974. In 1988, he was appointed Deputy Judge Advocate General.
He served as the Special Prosecutor of the Office of the Ombudsman from April 1, 1991 to August 3, 1995. On August 4, 1995, he was appointed Ombudsman by then President Fidel V. Ramos.