Edwin Olivarez
Edwin Olivarez | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Olivarez |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Zialcita |
| Succeeded by | Eric Olivarez |
| Chair of the House Government Enterprises and Privatization Committee | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Olivarez |
| Mayor of Parañaque | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Mayor | Jose Enrico Golez |
| Preceded by | Florencio Bernabe Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Eric Olivarez |
| Chairman of Regional Peace and Order Council – National Capital Region | |
| In office November 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor of Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Governor | Teresita Lazaro |
| Preceded by | Danilo Fernandez |
| Succeeded by | Ramil Hernandez |
| Member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin de Leon Olivarez August 14, 1963 Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2023) Liberal (2009–2018) UNO (2007–2009) Lakas–NUCD (until 2007) |
| Spouse | Janet Angeles-Olivarez |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Pablo R. Olivarez Rosario de Leon-Olivarez |
| Relatives | Eric (brother) Eric Jed (nephew) |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) Olivarez College (MBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessman |
Edwin de Leon Olivarez (born August 14, 1963) is a Filipino politician, athlete, and businessman currently serving as a Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st District since 2022 and previously from 2010 to 2013. He previously served as Mayor of Parañaque from 2013 to 2022,[1][2] as well as the Metro Manila Council Chair and head of the Regional Peace and Order Council – National Capital Region in concurrent capacity.[3] He also served as board member of Laguna before serving as Vice Governor of Laguna under Teresita Lazaro from 2004 to 2007. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Laguna in 2007.[4]
Olivarez played on the national tennis team, and was NCAA Junior and Senior Tennis Champion.[5][6]
Olivarez is the son of former mayor and incumbent San Dionisio barangay captain Pablo Olivarez and older brother of incumbent mayor Eric Olivarez. He is married to Janet Angeles and they have three children.[5] His eldest son, Pablo II, is an incumbent councilor of Parañaque from the 1st district since 2022.[7][8]
References
- ^ Santos Jr., Reynaldo (May 9, 2016). "Reelectionists, spouses win NCR mayoral race". Rappler. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ Nazario, Dhel (October 17, 2018). "Olivarez seeks another term as Parañaque mayor". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ Juntereal, CJ (November 10, 2019). "Olivarez named NCR peace and order council chair". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Mayors' sons fight for Parañaque's top post". Rappler. April 6, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "About The Mayor". Parañaque City Government. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 17, 2017). "Meeting among tennis stakeholders set after POC refusal to recognize result of Philta polls". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ "Olivarez son to run for Parañaque councilor". The Philippine Star. October 7, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ Fernando, Jean (June 27, 2022). "Parañaque Mayor Olivarez takes oath as solon of 1st District". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 5, 2022.