Hokkons Baules  Hokkons Baules (born June 7, 1948) is a businessman and a politician, and currently a member of the Senate of Palau. He has been the President of the Senate since 19 January 2017. He was elected in 2008 to fill the seat of the late Senate president, Johnny Reklai. He had previously served in the Senate from 1985 until 1988. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Philippine Union College.