Abraham Tolentino
| Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 7th District of Cavite | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2013 | |
| President | Benigno Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Jesus Crispin Remulla |
| Mayor of Tagaytay City | |
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In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Tolentino |
| Succeeded by | Agnes D. Tolentino |
| City Councilor of Tagaytay City | |
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In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1964 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party |
Liberal PDP-Laban |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes Delgado |
| Occupation | Environmentalist |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Abraham Ng Tolentino known as Bambol is a Filipino politician currently serving as Representative of 7th district,[1] also known as the former 3rd district of Cavite. He also served as Mayor of Tagaytay from 2004 to 2013, as well as being a city councilor in Tagaytay from 1998 to 2004.
Political career
In 1998 he was elected as city councilor of Tagaytay City. He served until 2004, when he ran for Mayor and won. He was re-elected in 2007 and 2010. In the 2013 elections he defeated Gilbert Remulla, younger brother of Rep. Jesus Crispin Remulla and Gov. Jonvic Remulla, as Congressman of 7th district of Cavite. He was also rumordly run against Jonvic Remulla for governor in 2016.
Personal life
He is the younger brother of Francis Tolentino, former Mayor of Tagaytay and Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman.
References
- ↑ "16th Congress of the Philippines". HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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| Preceded by Jesus Crispin Remulla |
Representative, 7th District of Cavite 2013–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |