Raul Roco

The Honorable Raul S. Roco
31st Secretary of Education Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (2001)
In office February 10, 2001 – August 31, 2002
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Br. Andrew Gonzalez (DECS Secretary)
Succeeded by	Edilberto de Jesus
Senator of the Philippines
In office June 30, 1992 – February 9, 2001
Member of the House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 2nd District
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by	post last held by Felix A. Fuentebella
Succeeded by	Celso Baguio
Personal details
Born	Raul Sagarbarria Roco (1941-10-26)October 26, 1941 Naga, Camarines Sur, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Died	August 5, 2005(2005-08-05) (aged 63) Quezon City, Philippines
Political party	Aksyon (1997–2005)
Other political affiliations	LDP (1992–1997) UNIDO (1987–1992)
Spouse	Sonia C. Malasarte-Roco
Children	Robbie Pierre Raul Jr. Sophia Sareena Rex Synara
Residence	Naga City
Alma mater	San Beda College (BA, LL.B) University of Pennsylvania (LL.M)
Occupation	Lawyer, Politician, Film Producer, Musician

Raul Sagarbarria Roco (October 26, 1941 – August 5, 2005) was a political figure in the Philippines. He was the standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko, which he founded in 1997 as a vehicle for his presidential bids in 1998 and 2004. He was a former senator and Secretary of the Department of Education under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

He had a strong following among young voters in the Philippines due to his efforts to promote honesty and good governance.