Jun Chipeco

Joaquin Montañano Chipeco Jr. (born August 15, 1942), commonly known as Jun Chipeco, is the incumbent representative of the Lone District of Calamba since 2019, mayor of Calamba in the Philippines from 2004 to 2013, and representative of the 2nd District of Laguna from 1987 to 1992, 1995–2004, and 2013–2019.[1] He greatly contributed to improving education, health, and infrastructure in his city. During his tenure, the city was chosen as the regional development center of the Calabarzon Region. During his term, the City College of Calamba, the new City Hall of Calamba for Mayor Lajara's term, the Pamilihang Panlungsod ng Calamba and the Calamba Recreational and Institutional Complex were established. He is the second member of the Chipeco family involved in politics.

Joaquin Chipeco Jr.
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Calamba's lone district
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byDistrict established
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the Laguna's 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2013  June 30, 2019
Preceded byTimmy Chipeco
Succeeded byRuth Hernandez
In office
June 30, 1995  June 30, 2004
Preceded byRodolfo Tingzon
Succeeded byTimmy Chipeco
In office
June 30, 1987  June 30, 1992
Preceded byLeonides De Leon
Succeeded byRodolfo Tingzon
Mayor of Calamba City
In office
June 30, 2004  June 30, 2013
Vice mayorSeverino Lajara
Preceded bySeverino Lajara
Succeeded byTimmy Chipeco
Personal details
Born (1942-08-15) August 15, 1942
Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyNacionalista (2010-2013; 2016-present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2013–2016)
Lakas–CMD (2004–2010)
KAMPI (2001-2004)
LDP (1995-2001)
PDP-Laban (1987–1995)
Spouse(s)Nelia San Buenaventura
ChildrenJustin Marc "Timmy"
Julian Eugene
Jacqueline Nina
Joaquin III
Parent(s)Joaquin E. Chipeco Sr. (father)
Remedios Montañano (mother)
Residence(s)Calamba, Laguna
EducationSan Beda College
University of Santo Tomas
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer, Public Administrator, Civic Leader and Realtor

On July 10, 2020, he is one of the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[2]

References

  1. "GMA, De Castro lead flag-raising ceremonies in Baguio, Manila". Manila Bulletin. December 31, 2004. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
  2. Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
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