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Eric Olivarez

Eric Olivarez

Filipino politician

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Leon and the surname or paternal family name is Olivarez.

Eric de Leon Olivarez is a Filipino politician, educator, and registered nurse who is the incumbent Mayor of Parañaque since 2022. He previously served as a councilor and representative of the city's first district.

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Education

Olivarez earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the California State University in Los Angeles and subsequently passed the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination. He later earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, Master in Science degree major in Educational Management, and Doctor of Education major in Educational Management at De La Salle University.[1]

Career

Educator

Olivarez became a commissioner and accreditor at the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA, Inc.) and a member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team of the Commission on Higher Education in the National Capital Region. He also served as Vice President for Academics and Services at Olivarez College in Parañaque and as a graduate school assistant professor lecturer at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education of De La Salle University.[1][2]

Politics

Olivarez entered politics in 2007, when he ran for a seat in the Parañaque City Council and served for six years. He later sought for the city’s 1st district congressional seat in 2013 and won, succeeding his older brother Edwin, who was also elected mayor. He served as a congressman for three terms until 2022, when he ran and won as mayor, switching with his brother once again.[3]

Personal life

He is married to Aileen Claire Olivarez and has two sons.[1] His eldest son Eric Jed is a professional tennis player.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "About the Mayor". Parañaque City Government. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Faculty Profile". De La Salle University. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  3. [3]
    Galvez, Daphne (May 10, 2022). "Rep. Eric Olivarez is new mayor of Parañaque City". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  4. [4]
    Malanum, Jean (May 12, 2023). "Eric Olivarez is a proud dad to eldest son Jed". Politiko Metro Manila. Retrieved March 24, 2024.


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