Joseph A. Santiago (born December 19, 1964) is a Filipino politician. A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Lone District of Catanduanes. First elected in 2001, he was re-elected in 2004 and 2007.
Joseph Santiago | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Catanduanes' Lone District | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Leandro Verceles, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Cesar Sarmiento |
| Commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission | |
| In office December 16, 1998 – February 8, 2001 | |
| Appointed by | Joseph Estrada Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Ponciano Cruz, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Agustin Bengzon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1964 |
| Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Alma mater | San Beda College of Law |
A graduate of the San Beda College of Law, Santiago was formerly an executive with the Pilipino Telephone Corporation. In 1998, he was appointed by President Joseph Estrada as Commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, and he served in that capacity until his election to Congress. From 1997 to 1998, Santiago served as team manager of the Mobiline Cellulars professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association.
References edit
- "Member Information: Joseph A. Santiago". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
- "Joseph A. Santiago" (PDF). Curriculum Vitae. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 5, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2008.