Marcelino Teodoro

Marcelino R. Teodoro
Marcelino R. Teodoro
	Teodoro in 2019
12th Mayor of Marikina
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; June 30, 2016
Vice Mayor	Jose Fabian Cadiz (2016–2019); Marion Andres (2019–present)
Preceded by	Del de Guzman
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Marikina's 1st district
	In office; June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Post created
Succeeded by	Bayani Fernando
Personal details
Born	Marcelino Reyes Teodoro; August 2, 1970; Marikina, Rizal, Philippines
Political party	United Nationalist Alliance (2021–present); Nationalist People's Coalition (2015–2021); Liberal (2010–2015); Independent (2007–2010)
Spouse(s)	Marjorie Ann A. Teodoro
Children	1[1]
Education	San Roque Elementary School; Marikina Institute of Science and Technology[1]
Alma mater	University of the Philippines Diliman (BA); Ateneo de Manila University (MAT)[1]
Profession	Politician
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Marcelino "Marcy" Reyes Teodoro (born August 2, 1970) is a Filipino politician who serves as the mayor of Marikina since 2016. He previously served as member of the Philippine House of Representatives as representative of the 1st District of Marikina from 2007 until 2016.

Early life

Teodo was born on August 2, 1970 at a small clinic in Barangay Santa Elena, Marikina. He is the only child of Amado Teodoro, a government official, and Lydia Reyes, a teacher. He spent most his childhood with his maternal grandparents because both his parents were both busy with work. He completed his elementary education at San Roque Elementary School as a valedictorian in 1982 and secondary education at Marikina Institute of Science and Technology as salutatorian in 1986. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1990. The following semester after his graduation, at 19, he decided to delay law school and instead taught logic and social philosophy at the same university. He also attended graduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University under the program of Master of Arts in Teaching Philosophy wherein he got a certificate course in 1997.[1][2]

Political career

Councilor of Marikina

Teodoro was elected as a councilor of Marikina in 1992 at the age of 21.[2]

Congressman

When the Lone District of Marikina was divided into two separate districts, Teodoro ran for the 1st district of Marikina, with the support of then-Mayor Marides Fernando. In May 2007, he won as the first representative of the new district. He was reelected in 2010 and 2013 Marikina local elections 2013.

Computer Education Act of 2007

On July 2, 2007, Teodoro initiated a bill to establish compulsory computer education for elementary and high school curricula and for other purposes. The bill called for the inclusion of computer education in the curriculum of public and private elementary and high schools.

Free Public Preschool Education Act

On July 3, 2007, Teodoro authored a measure which provides for free public preschool education to all qualified children in order to promote quality education in all levels.

Billboard Regulation Act of 2007

The act lists the prohibitions with regard to the installation of billboards and signage, to wit: a) those that obstruct the view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic; b) those on posts or walls that obstruct roadways and pedestrian lanes; c) those that take the space reserved for safety and informative road signs; d) those that block any rural or urban natural vista; among others.

Mayor of Marikina

Teodoro was elected Mayor of Marikina in 2016, defeating incumbent Mayor Del de Guzman. He was reelected in 2019.

Personal life

Teodoro is married to Marjorie Ann Ang, a teacher and a 2022 candidate for representative of the 1st district of Marikina, with whom he has one daughter named Francesca Ysabela Teodoro.

References

de Leon, Kristel Marie; Cayetano, Ranzel Janary; Zapanta, May Anne (October 13, 2017). "Interview with Mayor Marcelino Teodoro". Orange Sky. WordPress. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
ANCX (June 6, 2020). "Up close and personal: Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro on growing up in the city he now looks after". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 30, 2022.

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[Cayetano-1] Leon, Kristel Marie; Cayetano, Ranzel Janary; Zapanta, May Anne (October 13, 2017). "Interview with Mayor Marcelino Teodoro". Orange Sky. WordPress. Retrieved June 19, 2019.

[ancx-2] ANCX (June 6, 2020). "Up close and personal: Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro on growing up in the city he now looks after". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 30, 2022.