Antonino Calixto
Antonino "Tony" Gallardo Calixto (born May 10, 1954) is a Filipino politician. He currently serves as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the Lone District of Pasay.[1] He previously served as mayor of Pasay from 2010 until 2019, vice mayor from 2001 to 2010, and councilor from 1995 to 2001.
Antonino "Tony" Calixto | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the Lone District of Pasay | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Mayor | Imelda Calixto-Rubiano |
| Vice Mayor | Noel Del Rosario |
| Preceded by | Imelda Calixto-Rubiano |
| 13th Mayor of Pasay | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Marlon Pesebre (2010-2016) Noel del Rosario (2016-2019) |
| Preceded by | Wenceslao Trinidad |
| Succeeded by | Imelda Calixto-Rubiano |
| Vice Mayor of Pasay | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Mayor | Wenceslao Trinidad |
| Preceded by | Greg Alcera |
| Succeeded by | Marlon Pesebre |
| Member of the Pasay City Council from the 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonino Gallardo Calixto May 10, 1954 Pasay, Rizal, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (2009–2016) LDP (2007–2009) KNP (2004) LAMMP (c. 1998) |
| Spouse(s) | Edna Dayrit Aguas |
| Relations | Imelda Calixto-Rubiano (sister) |
| Children | Councilor Mark Anthony, Derek and Charleen |
| Education | San Sebastian College - Recoletos |
| Profession | Politician |
Personal life
Calixto is the son of former Pasay OIC-Mayor Eduardo "Duay" Calixto and Leonora Gallardo Calixto. He is the older brother of Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, father of District 1 Councilor Mark Anthony Calixto, and uncle of District 2 Councilor Jose Isidro Jr. Calixto married Edna Dayrit Aguas, with whom he has three children: Mark, Derek, and Charlene.
He obtained his early education from Malate Catholic School and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in marketing from San Sebastian College.
On September 8, 2021, Calixto tested positive for COVID-19.[2]
Political career
Councilor of Pasay (1995–2001)
Calixto was elected as councilor of the 1st district of Pasay in 1995. He was reelected in 1998.
Vice Mayor of Pasay (2001–2010)
He was elected Vice Mayor for three consecutive terms under former Mayor Wenceslao Trinidad. They were allies.
Mayor of Pasay (2010–2016)
On May 10, 2010, Calixto ran as Mayor, defeating other prominent candidates including Mayor Wenceslao Trinidad, former Representative Ma. Consuelo "Tita Connie" Dy, and Ricardo "Ding" Santos, former security aide of former Mayor Pablo Cuneta. He was elected as mayor in the 2010 Pasay local elections. He was re-elected in 2013 and 2016.
Under Calixto's term, the Pasay local government was awarded first in Government Efficiency by the Department of Trade and Industry in 2018.[3]
Representative, Lone District of Pasay (2019–present)
On May 13, 2019, he was elected representative in the 2019 Pasay local elections, succeeding his sister Emi Calixto-Rubiano, who was elected as his successor as mayor.
He is one of the 70 lawmakers who voted (representing Malabon Rep. Josephine Lacson-Noel) to reject the franchise of ABS-CBN.[4]
References
- "HOUSE MEMBERS". House of Representatives. Philippine House of Representatives. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- Mendoza, John Eric. "Pasay City Rep. Calixto positive for COVID-19". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- "Tony Calixto receives award for making Pasay top LGU in gov't efficiency". Politiko Metro Manila. August 30, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- Perez-Rubio, Bella. "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.