Summary
Angelito Cabaron Gatlabayan (born July 3, 1952), also referred to by his initials ACG, is a Filipino engineer and politician. He was the first City Mayor of Antipolo following its transition to cityhood, serving from 1998 to 2007. He was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the 2nd District of Antipolo during the 14th Congress from 2007 to 2010.
Angelito Gatlabayan | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Sumulong |
| Succeeded by | Romeo Acop |
| Mayor of Antipolo | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Garcia |
| Succeeded by | Victor Sumulong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Angelito Cabaron Gatlabayan July 3, 1952 Antipolo, Rizal |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (1998–2009) NPC (2010–present) |
| Spouse | Josefina Galang |
| Residence(s) | Antipolo, Rizal |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Engineer |
Early life edit
Gatlabayan was born in 1952 and raised by his parents, former Vice Mayor Maximo Leyva Gatlabayan and Catalina Legado Cabaronin, in Antipolo.[citation needed] Before serving as a politician, he worked in various multinational companies such as Handyware Philippines, and Union Ajinomoto Philippines.[citation needed]
Political career edit
As Antipolo transitioned from a municipality to a component city of Rizal, Gatlabayan was elected as its first city mayor on May 15, 1998 and was re-elected in a landslide victory to a second term on May 14, 2001.[citation needed] Mayor Gatlabayan was responsible for handling Antipolo's ₱800-million budget and served its 500,000 residents.[citation needed]
References edit
- "14th Congress House Member Information: Angelito C. Gatlabayan". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.