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Filipino politician

The HonorableJoaquin Chipeco Jr.
Official portrait, 2019
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Calamba
In officeJune 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by District established
Succeeded by Charisse Anne Hernandez
Member of the House of Representatives from Laguna's 2nd district
In officeJune 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by Timmy Chipeco
Succeeded by Ruth Mariano-Hernandez
In officeJune 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by Rodolfo Tingzon
Succeeded by Timmy Chipeco
In officeJune 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by Leonides De Leon
Succeeded by Rodolfo Tingzon
22nd Mayor of Calamba
In officeJune 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Vice Mayor Pursino Oruga (2004–2010) Severino Lajara (2010–2013)
Preceded by Severino Lajara
Succeeded by Timmy Chipeco
Governor of Laguna
Acting
In officeMay 19, 1986 – June 19, 1986
Governor Felicismo San Luis
Vice Governor of Laguna
In officeMarch 25, 1986 – March 24, 1987
Governor Felicismo San Luis
Preceded by Leandro Balquiedra
Succeeded by Restituto Luna
Member of the Laguna Provincial Board
In officeDecember 30, 1971 – March 25, 1986
Constituency At-large
Personal details
Born (1942-08-15) August 15, 1942 (age 82)Calamba, Laguna, Philippines[1]
Political party Nacionalista (until 1978, 2010–2012, since 2018)
Other politicalaffiliations Liberal (1987, 2012–2018) Lakas–CMD (2008–2010) KAMPI (2001–2008) LDP (1988–1992, 1995–2001) NPC (1992–1995) PDP–Laban (1987–1988) UNIDO (1986–1987) Independent (1986) KBL (1978–1986)
Spouse Nelia San Buenaventura
Children 4, including Timmy
Parent(s) Joaquin E. Chipeco Sr.Remedios Montañano
Residence Calamba, Laguna
Alma mater University of Santo Tomas (BA)San Beda College (LL.B)
Occupation Politician, civic leader, realtor
Profession Lawyer

Joaquin Montañano Chipeco Jr., commonly known as Jun Chipeco, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, public administrator, civic leader, and realtor who last served representative of the Lone District of Calamba. He also served as mayor of Calamba from 2004 to 2013, representative of the 2nd District of Laguna from 1987 to 1992, 1995 to 2004, and 2013 to 2019, vice governor of Laguna from 1986 to 1987, and provincial board member from 1971 to 1986.[2] He greatly contributed to improving education, health, and infrastructure in his city. During his tenure, the city was chosen as the regional development center of the Calabarzon Region. During his term, the City College of Calamba, the new City Hall of Calamba for Mayor Lajara's term, the Pamilihang Panlungsod ng Calamba and the Calamba Recreational and Institutional Complex were established. He is the second member of the Chipeco family involved in politics.

On July 10, 2020, he is one of the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[3]

  1. ^ "Joaquin Montañano Chipeco, Jr". Geni.com. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "GMA, De Castro lead flag-raising ceremonies in Baguio, Manila". Manila Bulletin. December 31, 2004. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
  3. ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded byLeandro Balquiedra Vice Governor of Laguna 1986–1987 Succeeded byRestituto Luna
Preceded bySeverino Lajara Mayor of Calamba 2004–2013 Succeeded byTimmy Chipeco
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded byLeonides De Leon Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Laguna 1987–1992 Succeeded byRodolfo Tingzon
Preceded byRodolfo Tingzon Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Laguna 1995–2004 Succeeded byTimmy Chipeco
Preceded byTimmy Chipeco Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Laguna 2013–2019 Succeeded byRuth Mariano-Hernandez
New district Member of the House of Representatives from the Lone District of Calamba 2019–2022 Succeeded byCharisse Anne Hernandez