Undersecretary Jerome V. Oliveros is a veteran public servant with nearly two decades of experience in both national and local government.
Undersecretary Oliveros’ career in government started in 1995 when he was elected as a member of the municipal council of the agricultural town of Silang in the province of Cavite. He later became the head executive assistant to the provincial governor before moving to the Senate as a Director in the Office of Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.
During his tenure in the Senate from 2008 until 2016, Undersecretary Oliveros assisted with legislative work and was a crucial part of the committee that oversaw the projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
In 2017, Undersecretary Oliveros returned to his home province of Cavite to serve as Administrator of the highly populated City of Bacoor, whose primary duty was to provide strategic guidance and policy recommendations with the interest of the residents in mind. Notably, during the challenging period of the pandemic, he spearheaded the efficient and prompt delivery of essential services to the community.
Going back to the agricultural roots of the early stages of his career, he was called upon again to serve the country when Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. appointed him as Undersecretary for Special Concerns and for Official Development Assistance.
As the Department of Agriculture’s first ever ODA Undersecretary, he is charged with identifying projects that may qualify as aid or grant from bilateral and multilateral agencies, as well as overseeing and monitoring the implementation of these projects. He is also he is tasked to oversee the development and implementation of agricultural policies and projects aimed at improving the quality of life of disadvantaged and cultural community groups, children, youth, persons with disability, and the elderly.