Victor Sumulong

Victor Rodriguez Sumulong (May 19, 1946 January 6, 2009) was a Filipino politician.

The Honourable
Victor "Vic" Sumulong
Mayor of Antipolo
In office
June 30, 2007  January 6, 2009
Preceded byAngelito Gatlabayan
Succeeded byDanilo Leyble
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo
In office
June 30, 2004  June 30, 2007
Succeeded byAngelito Gatlabayan
Constituency2nd district
In office
June 30, 1998  June 30, 2004
Preceded byPosition established
ConstituencyLone district
Undersecretary of Interior and Local Government
In office
1992–1996
PresidentFidel V. Ramos
Personal details
Born(1946-05-19)May 19, 1946
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
DiedJanuary 6, 2009(2009-01-06) (aged 62)
Makati, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyNPC (1998–2009)
KAMPI (2007–2009)
Spouse(s)Michelle J. Sumulong (deceased)
RelationsJuan Sumulong (grandfather)
Parent(s)Lorenzo Sumulong
Estrella Rodriguez
ProfessionPolitician

Political career

Sumulong was named Assistant Secretary for the Department of Local Government and Community Development by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1975.[1] From 1992 to 1996, Sumulong served as Undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government under the administration of President Fidel Ramos.[1]

Sumulong was elected as a congressman of Antipolo from 1998 to 2004 and a congressman of 2nd District of Antipolo City from 2004 to 2007. He was elected Mayor of Antipolo in 2007 and served until his death on January 6, 2009 due to multiple organ failure resulting from diabetes.[2]

References

  1. "Sumulong, Victor: Personal Information". I-Site.ph. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  2. Tarra Quismundo (2009-01-06). "Antipolo mayor dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
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