Born: 1948 (age 76 years), Philippines
Spouse: Michaela Puno
Previous offices: Secretary of the Interior and Local Government of Philippines (2006–2010), Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (2004–2006), and Secretary of the Interior and Local Government of Philippines (1999–2000)
Party: National Unity Party
Parents: Ricardo C. Punò
Education: Johns Hopkins University and Ateneo de Manila University
Grandparent: Clemente Punò