Edwin Olivarez
Edwin de Leon Olivarez (born August 14, 1963) is a Filipino politician, athlete, and businessman who served as Mayor of Parañaque since 2013.[1][2] He also concurrently serves as the Metro Manila Council Chair and head of the Regional Peace and Order Council – National Capital Region.[3] He previously served as the Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st District from 2010 until 2013 and as Vice Governor of Laguna under Teresita Lazaro from 2004 until 2007. He was also a board member of Laguna prior to his election as Vice Governor. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Laguna in 2007.[4]
Edwin Olivarez | |
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| Mayor of Parañaque | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2013 | |
| Vice Mayor | Rico Golez |
| Preceded by | Florencio Bernabe Jr. |
| Chairman of Regional Peace and Order Council – National Capital Region | |
| Assumed office November 2019 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Zialcita |
| Succeeded by | Eric Olivarez |
| Vice Governor of Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Governor | Teresita Lazaro |
| Preceded by | Dan Fernandez |
| Succeeded by | Ramil Hernandez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin de Leon Olivarez August 14, 1963 Parañaque, Rizal, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP–Laban |
| Other political affiliations | United Opposition (c. 2007) Liberal (2010–2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Angeles-Olivarez |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Pablo Olivarez (father) |
| Education | De La Salle University (BS) Olivarez College (MBA) |
Olivarez played on the national tennis team, and was NCAA Junior and Senior Tennis Champion.[5][6]
Olivarez is the son of former mayor Pablo Olivarez, and he is currently married to Janet Angeles and they have three children.[5]
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.
- "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 18 February 2017.