Eric Olivarez is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as mayor of Parañaque City in Metro Manila, Philippines. Previously, he served as the congressman of the First legislative district of the city.
In the May 13, 2019 election, Eric Olivarez ran for re-election as congressman under the ruling PDP-Laban Party and trounced Jaime Delos Santos of Lakas Party. In 2022, he ran for mayor and won over Julius Anthony “Jun” Zaide of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) and three other candidates.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Eric L. Olivarez
Nickname –> Eric
Birth Date –> October 4
Hometown –> Parañaque City in Metro Manila, Philippines
Family
Brother –> Current Congressman Edwin Olivarez
Education
College – California State University of Los Angeles, California, USA
Degree – Nursing
College – De La Salle University
Degree – History and Political Science
Master – Educational Management, De La Salle University
Doctorate – PhD in Education, De La Salle University
Political Career / Work Experiences
2022-Present – Mayor, Paranaque City
2019-2022 – Chairperson, House Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization
2013-2022 – Congressman
* Vice President for Academics and Services, Olivarez College
* Councilor, Parañaque City
* Professor, De La Salle University
Sponsored Bills / Laws
1) House Bill No. 5435, entitled: “AN ACT PROMOTING AND RECOGNIZING BICYCLES AS AN ALTERNATIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”
2) House Bill No. 5436, entitled: “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”
RELATED: List of City Mayors of the Philippines 2022-2025
See also: Other Government Officials of Paranaque
See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots