Dr. Valarino graduated as a medical practitioner from the University of Liverpool[2] and had been working in the field since 1967,[3] having started his professional career in Gibraltar at St Bernard's Hospital.

He was also a former Minister of the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights (AACR) through several terms[4] and member of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party (GSLP),[5] serving a total of almost 20 years as an elected representative of the people of Gibraltar both in Government and in Opposition.

He was regional representative of the British Islands and Mediterranean Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and was a past secretary of the British Medical Association (Gibraltar branch).

[2] Following news of his death, the Gibraltar Parliament observed a minute's silence in his memory on 17 March 2009.

[5] A memorial service was held for him at the Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned on 18 March 2009, which filled to capacity with attendees.