Eric Martinez is a Filipino politician. At present, he is serving as congressman of the second legislative district of Valenzuela City in Metro Manila.
In the May 13, 2019 election, he ran for congressman under the ruling PDP-Laban Party and won overwhelmingly over Magi Gunigundo of Lakas-CMD Party. He ran for re-election in 2022 and defeated again Magi Gunigundo of Linkod Party.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Eric M. Martinez
Nickname –> Eric
Birth Date –> May 3, 1972 (Age: 50)
Hometown –> Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Political Career / Work Experiences
2020-Present – Deputy House Speaker
2019-2020 – Chairperson, House Committee on Youth and Sports
2019-2020 – Vice Chairperson, House Committee on Metro Manila Development
2016-Present – Congressman
2007-2016 – Vice mayor
2001-2007 – Councilor
Bills / Laws / Resolutions
House Bill 4522 – AN ACT RECTIFYING ERRORS STATED IN HISTORY TEXT BOOKS BEING USED IN SCHOOLS
House Bill 4524 – AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF REDISTRIBUTING AND RECYCLING FOOD WASTE TO PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY
House Bill 4525 – AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND CONTROL OF DEALERS IN SECONDHAND GOODS AND FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH
House Bill 4718 – AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR POOR LITIGANTS
House Bill 4719 – AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPUTER LABORATORY IN ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
House Bill 4721 – AN ACT TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO MUSLIMS AND TRIBAL FILIPINOS
House Bill 4722 – AN ACT REQUIRING THE TEACHING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP PARTICULARLY COPYRIGHT LAW AS PART OF THE CURRICULUM OF ALL PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND TERTIARY SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
House Bill 4829 – AN ACT PROVIDING 20% DISCOUNT FOR POOR JOB APPLICANTS IN THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Projects
Infrastructure Projects (Drainage system at Barangay Ugong, Nadaka Multi-purpose Hall)
Philippine High School for Sports
Skills Training in cooperation with TESDA
Advocacy Programs / Stand on Issues
* Voted NO to ABS-CBN franchise application
RELATED: List of Congressmen of the Philippines 2022 – 2025
See also: Top Government Officials Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.