Pantaleon Alvarez
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018
Pantaleon "Bebot" Diaz Alvarez (born January 10, 1958) is a Filipino politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018 and represents the 1st District of Davao del Norte, the Philippines.[2]
Pantaleon Alvarez | |
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24th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
In office July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Feliciano Belmonte Jr. |
Succeeded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Norte's 1st District | |
Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Antonio Rafael del Rosario |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Rogelio Sarmiento |
Succeeded by | Arrel Olaño |
Secretary of Transportation and Communications | |
In office January 20, 2001 – July 3, 2002 | |
President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
Preceded by | Vicente Rivera |
Succeeded by | Leandro Mendoza |
Personal details | |
Born | Pantaleon Diaz Alvarez January 10, 1958[1] Tagum, Davao, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | PDP–Laban |
Other political affiliations | Coalition For Change |
Spouse(s) | Emelita Apostol Álvarez |
Alma mater | Far Eastern University Ateneo de Manila University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
From 2001 to 2002, he was acting Secretary of Transportation and Communications. He is a supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte.[3]
References
change- ↑ Arcangel, Xianne (July 25, 2016). "Duterte pal Alvarez comes out of retirement to wrest speakership". GMA News. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ↑ "DAVAO (DAVAO DEL NORTE) - Provincial Results - Eleksyon2016 - Results". GMA News. May 18, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Yap, DJ (May 22, 2016). "Ties that bind: Duterte and Alvarez go back a long way". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 25, 2016.