Peter John Calderon is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He is currently serving as the congressman of the seventh legislative district of Cebu Province. Running under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) Party in the May 13, 2019 election, he defeated Nelson Gamaliel Garcia of the ruling PDP-Laban.
The 7th legislative district of Cebu includes the municipalities of Alcantara, Alegria, Badian, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal, and Ronda.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Atty. Peter John Durano Calderon
Nickname –> PJ
Birth Date –> March 27, 1961 (Age )
Birth Place –> Samboan, Cebu Province, Philippines
Family
Wife –> Dr. Patricia C. Calderon
Father –> Former Mayor Emerito S. Calderon
Mother –> Former Vice Governor Beatriz Durano Calderon
Siblings –> Marissa Jude Calderon-Alazas, Samboan Mayor Dr. Emerito Calderon Jr., Samboan’s Association of Barangay Captains president Raymond Joseph Calderon, and Atty. Emmeline Calderon-David
Education
College – University of the Philippines
Course – Economics
Master – Business Management, University of the Philippines
Law School – University of the Philippines
* Passed the Bar Examination in 1988, placing 11th
Political Career / Work Experiences
2016-Present – Congressman
2007-2016 – Provincial Board Member
2001-2004; 2004-2007 – Mayor, Samboan Municipality
RELATED: List of Current Congressmen and CongressWomen of the Philippines
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See also: Famous People from Cebu Province