Elpidio Barzaga Jr. was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He served as congressman of the fourth legislative district of Cavite Province.
In the May 13, 2019 election, he ran for congressman under the National Unity Party (NUP) and defeated Benhardi Mantele of the Partido Federal Ng Pilipinas and two other independent candidates. In 2022, he ran for re-election and won over independent candidate Osmond Calupad.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Atty. Elpidio Barzaga Jr.
Nickname –> Pidi
Birth Date –> March 25, 1950
Death –> April 27, 2024 (Age 74)
Hometown –> Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines
Family
Wife –> Mayor of Dasmarinas and former Congresswoman Jennifer Austria Barzaga
Children –> Francisco A. Barzaga (Dasmarinas Councilor), Elpidio A. Barzaga III (2022 Ateneo graduate of political science), Lorenzo A. Barzaga
Education
College – San Beda College
Degree – Bachelor of Arts
Law School – Far Eastern University
Political Career / Work Experiences
2010-2016, 2019-2024 – Congressman
2016-2019 – Mayor, Dasmarinas City
2007-2010 – Congressman, old second district of cavite
1998-2007 – Mayor, Dasmarinas Municipality
Affiliations
* President, National Unity Party
Bills / Laws / Resolutions
House Bill 4303 – AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY H-2 IN THE CITY OF DASMARIÑAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE
House Bill 4624 – AN ACT GRANTING THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF DASMARIÑAS, CAVITE A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, ESTABLISH, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL FM AND AM RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS IN THE CITY OF DASMARIÑAS, CAVITE
House Bill 4961 – AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY H-2 IN THE CITY OF DASMARIÑAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE
House Bill 5488 – AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REGULAR DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB) IN THE CITY OF DASMARINAS, PROVINCE OF CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
House Resolution 247 – RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION ON THE STATUS OF THE MANILA BAY REHABILITATION AND THE CLEANUP OF WATER TRIBUTARIES LEADING TO IT, AS ORDERED BY PRESIDENT RODRIGO R. DUTERTE AND BY THE CONTINUING MANDAMUS OF THE SUPREME COURT
House Resolution 248 – RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND REVIEW OF RELEVANT EXISTING LAWS
Projects / Advocacy Programs / Voting Record
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See also: Top Government Officials under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
See also: Famous People from Cavite Province