Pantaleon Alvarez
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018
Pantaleon "Bebot" Diaz Alvarez (born January 10, 1958) is a Filipino politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018 and represents the 1st District of Davao del Norte, the Philippines.[2]
Pantaleon Alvarez | |
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| 24th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Feliciano Belmonte Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Norte's 1st District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Rafael del Rosario |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Rogelio Sarmiento |
| Succeeded by | Arrel Olaño |
| Secretary of Transportation and Communications | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – July 3, 2002 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Vicente Rivera |
| Succeeded by | Leandro Mendoza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pantaleon Diaz Alvarez January 10, 1958[1] Tagum, Davao, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP–Laban |
| Other political affiliations | Coalition For Change |
| Spouse(s) | Emelita Apostol Álvarez |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
From 2001 to 2002, he was acting Secretary of Transportation and Communications. He is a supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte.[3]
References
change- ↑ Arcangel, Xianne (July 25, 2016). "Duterte pal Alvarez comes out of retirement to wrest speakership". GMA News. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ↑ "DAVAO (DAVAO DEL NORTE) - Provincial Results - Eleksyon2016 - Results". GMA News. May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Yap, DJ (May 22, 2016). "Ties that bind: Duterte and Alvarez go back a long way". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
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