[1][2] He attended the University of Asia and the Pacific where he attained a degree in Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Economics, Philosophy and Politics.

He also finished a training on Public Administration at the International Academy for Leadership in Gummersbach, Germany.

He also served as the President of Philippine Councilor's League Quezon Federation, a post which he was elected to also from 2001–2004.

At the Department of Environment and Natural Resources from 2007–2009, Suarez was Assistant Secretary who was tasked to oversee the River Basin Control Office, while he also served as Program manager of the government body for South Luzon.

[5][6] On January 29, 2024, Suarez was named as a Deputy Speaker, replacing Ralph Recto, who had left the House to become Finance Secretary.