Abraham Tolentino
Abraham Ng Tolentino, also known as Bambol Tolentino, is the former representative of the 7th and incumbent representative of the 8th Districts of Cavite. He also served as Mayor of Tagaytay from 2004 to 2013 and City Councilor from 1998 to 2004.
Abraham Tolentino | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 8th District of Cavite | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Newly created |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 7th District of Cavite | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jesus Crispin Remulla |
| Succeeded by | Jesus Crispin Remulla |
| 12th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee | |
| Assumed office July 28, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joey Romasanta |
| Mayor of Tagaytay | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Tolentino |
| Succeeded by | Agnes D. Tolentino, DMD |
| City Councilor of Tagaytay | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1964 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (before 2010) Liberal (2010–2015) United Nationalist Alliance (2015–2016) PDP-Laban (2016–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Agnes Delgado, DMD (m. 1992) |
| Relations | Francis Tolentino (brother) |
| Children | Aniela Tolentino, Athena "Tin" Tolentino, Brent Tolentino |
| Occupation | Politician, Sportsperson |
Political Career
In 1998, he was elected as City Councilor and served until 2004, he ran for Mayor and won in 2004 Local Election and re-elected in 2007 and 2010. In 2013, he defeated Gilbert Remulla, younger brother of Congressman Jesus Crispin Remulla and Gov. Jonvic Remulla, as Congressman of the newly created district, the 7th District of Cavite.
His other positions include:
• Member - Commission of Appointments
• Vice Chairman - Committee of Agrarian Reform
• Chairman - Committee of Agriculture and Food
• Vice Chairman - Committee of National Defense
• Vice Chairman - Committee of Rules and Resolutions
Personal life
He is the son of the former Mayor known as the "Tatay ng Tagaytay" or "Father of Tagaytay," Atty. Isaac O. Tolentino. Isaac Tolentino was appointed by President Ramon Magsaysay and served as mayor of the city for 21 consecutive years.
He is also the younger brother of Francis Tolentino, former Mayor of Tagaytay City, former Chairman of Metro Manila Development Authority and now a senator of the Philippines.
He is the current Grand Master of the Free & Accepted Mason of the Philippines and the President of the Philippines Olympic Committee.
He also served as the Secretary General of FIDE/World Chess Organization, President of ASEAN Chess Zone 3.3, Secretary General of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, and is currently the President of Philcycling.
References
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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| Preceded by Jesus Crispin Remulla |
Representative, 7th District of Cavite 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Jesus Crispin Remulla |