5. Instrumental in advancing the cause of cooperatives
Using most of his Countryside Development Fund (CDF), BBM organized the cooperatives of farmers and teachers in Ilocos Norte.
6. Authored a number of notable bills in the Congress and Senate
Among the bills he co-authored are the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, the National health Insurance Act, the Cybercrime Prevention Act, and the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act.