Glenn Chong
| Glenn A. Chong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives | |
|
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Gerardo J. Espina, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Rogelio J. Espina |
| Constituency | Lone District of Biliran |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Glenn Ang Chong July 12, 1974 Naval, Biliran |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party |
Liberal Party (2007-2009) Lakas Kampi CMD (2009-2013) PMP(2013) |
| Alma mater |
Naval State University Sacred Heart Seminary University of San Jose Recoletos (1995) Cebu Institute of Technology (1998) University of San Carlos (2004) |
Glenn Ang - Chong (born July 12, 1974) is a Filipino politician. He was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Lone District of Biliran. He hold the position for three (3) years before he lost his re-election bid to Rogelio J. Espina, twin brother of Gerardo Espina, Sr.[1]
Personal life
Chong was born on July 12, 1974 in Naval, Biliran. He is a lawyer and certified public accountant by profession. He obtained his Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) degree in University of San Carlos.
Political career
He won his election in 2007 by defeating former Representative Gerardo Espina Sr., who had held the seat from 1995 to 2004, making him the very first representative of Biliran who do not belong to Espina political clan. [2]
He sought for re-election in 2010 and 2013 but lost twice to Rogelio Espina. He ran under Lakas-Kampi and PMP party, respectively.[3][4]
Ambush
Glenn A. Chong's father, Charlie, was ambushed but was unhurt, on the street fronting his Biliran house on June 7, 2008. His 2 bodyguards were killed while another was seriously wounded by 4 armed men which included "Saul," a policeman assigned to the Naval police headquarters who was arrested. Chong accused his family's political enemies for the attack, since his father filed a 2007 graft case against Biliran Gov. Rogelio Espina with the Ombudsman.[5]
References
- "Member Information: Glenn A. Chong". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
Notes
- ↑ ""2010 Biliran Election Results"". Biliran Island: Biliran Blogs. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ↑ Karen Tiongson Mayrina; Allan Vallarta (2007-06-28). "Clans still rule in 14th House but fewer in ranks". GMA News. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- ↑ ""Biliran 2010 Election Results"". Biliran Blogs. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ↑ ""Biliran 2013 Election". Biliran Blogs. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ↑ Inquirer.net, Biliran solon's dad attacked, 2 bodyguards killed
| Preceded by Gerardo J. Espina Jr. |
Representative, Lone District of Biliran 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Rogelio J. Espina |
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