Del Reyes de Guzman (born January 9, 1963) is a Filipino politician who served as the 11th Mayor of Marikina from 2010 to 2016. He had previously served as Representative for the city's lone district from 2001 up to its division in 2007, wherein he served as the representative for the second district until 2016.
Del de Guzman | |
|---|---|
| 11th Mayor of Marikina | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Mayor | Jose Fabian Cadiz |
| Preceded by | Marides Fernando |
| Succeeded by | Marcelino Teodoro |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marikina | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Romeo Candazo |
| Succeeded by | Post dissolved |
| Constituency | At-large district |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Miro Quimbo |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| Vice Mayor of Marikina | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Mayor | Bayani Fernando |
| Succeeded by | Marion Andres |
| Member of the Marikina Municipal Council | |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Del Reyes De Guzman January 9, 1963 Marikina, Rizal, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2000–2010, 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD I (2000–2008) Liberal (2010–2021) Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–2024) |
| Spouse |
Amalia de Guzman (died) |
| Residence(s) | Marikina, Metro Manila |
| Profession | Politician |
Education
editDe Guzman had his elementary education at H. Bautista Elementary School, secondary at Roosevelt College in Marikina and his college degree at the University of the East.
Political career
editDe Guzman served as Municipal Councilor from 1988–1992 and Vice Mayor of Marikina from 1992–2001 under Mayor Bayani Fernando.
House of Representatives (2001 - 2010)
editIn the 2001 General election, de Guzman was elected to the House of Representatives as the congressman for Marikina's Lone District. He would later be re-elected to a second term in 2005.
Upon the division of the lone district through Republic Act No. 9364, of which he was the principal author, he was redistricted to the second district. He ran for representative in the same district during the 2007 election, being elected and becoming its first representative. During the election, his campaign manager Mila Andrade was assassinated on May 3, 2007 by a man riding a motorcycle[1]
Legislative portfolio
edit| Republic Act (House Bill) |
Short title | Long title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Act No. 9289 | Converting a College into a Polytechnic College: Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) | Full title
An Act Converting the Marikina Institute of Science and Technology into the Marikina Polytechnic College, Defining its Powers, Functions and Duties, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes |
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| Republic Act No. 9290 | Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tannery Industries Development Act | Full title
An Act Promoting the Development of the Footwear, Leather Goods and Tannery Industries, Providing Incentives Therefor and for Other Purposes |
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| Republic Act No. 9364 | Amending the Charter of the City of Marikina or RA 8223: Subdividing its Lone Legislative District into Two Districts | Full title
An Act Amending Sections 10 and 53 of R.A. 8223, Otherwise Known as the Charter of the City of Marikina for the Purpose of Providing Two (2) Congressional Districts for the City of Marikina and Amending the Composition of the City Council of Marikina |
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| Republic Act No. 9419 | Increasing Bed Capacity of a Hospital: Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center | Full title
An Act Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center from One Hundred Fifty (150) to Three Hundred (300) Beds and Appropriating Funds Therefor |
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| Republic Act No. 9424 | Creating additional Branches of the Metropolitan Trial Court | Full title
An Act Creating Four (4) Additional Metropolitan Trial Court Branches in the City of Marikina, National Capital Region, Amending for the Purpose Section 27 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 129, otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, as Amended and Appropriating Funds Therefor |
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| Republic Act No. 9431 | Creating a Barangay: Barangay Tumana | Full title
An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay Tumana in the City of Marikina, Metro Manila |
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| Republic Act No. 9432 | Creating a Barangay: Barangay Fortune | Full title
An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay Fortune in the City of Marikina, Metro Manila |
Mayor of Marikina (2010–2016)
editIn 2010, de Guzman opted to run for mayor to succeed term-limited mayor Marides Fernando, with physician and councilor Jose Fabian Cadiz being his running mate. De Guzman defeated then-outgoing vice mayor Marion Andres and Alfredo Cheng with 66.34% of the vote, along with his running mate who was elected vice mayor with 57.91% of the vote.
In 2013, de Guzman would be re-elected along with Cadiz with 88.21% of the vote.
In 2016, de Guzman was defeated for in his bid for a third and final term, with Marcelino Teodoro being elected as his successor.
Comeback attempts
editIn 2022, de Guzman ran for representative of Marikina's 2nd district under Aksyon Demokratiko, but lost to incumbent Stella Quimbo. de Guzman will run for vice mayor of Marikina in 2025 under Lakas–CMD, as the running mate of Quimbo, who will run for mayor.[2]
Personal life
editDe Guzman was married to Amalia de Guzman until her death on January 1, 2014, at the age of 46.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ GMANews.TV (May 4, 2007). "Campaign aide dies in Marikina shooting". GMA News Online. GMA Network. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ "LIST: Candidates for mayor, vice mayor in Metro Manila for 2025 elections". Rappler.com. October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ Mangunay, Kristine Felisse (January 2, 2014). "Marikina mayor's wife passes away". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
External links
edit- Marikina Website
- "Member Information - 14th Congress: De Guzman, Del R." Official Website of the Philippine House of Representatives. House of Representatives of the Philippines.