Marcelino "Marcy" Reyes Teodoro (born August 2, 1970), is a Filipino politician who is the 12th and incumbent Mayor of Marikina. Prior to his election as mayor, Teodoro served as the representative for Marikina's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2016.

Marcelino Teodoro
Teodoro in 2019
12th Mayor of Marikina
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
Vice MayorJose Fabian Cadiz (2016–2019)
Marion Andres (2019–present)
Preceded byDel de Guzman
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Marikina's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byBayani Fernando
Personal details
Born
Marcelino Reyes Teodoro

(1970-08-02) August 2, 1970 (age 53)
Marikina, Rizal, Philippines
Political partyUNA (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations
NPC (2015–2021)
Liberal (2010–2015)
Independent (2007–2010)
LDP (1992-2007)
SpouseMarjorie Ann Ang
Children1[1]
EducationSan Roque Elementary School
Marikina Institute of Science and Technology[1]
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
Ateneo de Manila University (MAT)[1]
ProfessionPolitician
Signature
Teodoro at Marikina Sports Center

Early life edit

Teodoro was born on August 2, 1970, at a small clinic in Barangay Santa Elena, Marikina. He is the only child of Amado Teodoro, a government official, and Lydia Reyes, a teacher. He spent most his childhood with his maternal grandparents because both his parents were both busy with work. He completed his elementary education at San Roque Elementary School as a valedictorian in 1982 and secondary education at Marikina Institute of Science and Technology as salutatorian in 1986. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1990. The following semester after his graduation, at 19, he decided to delay law school and instead taught logic and social philosophy at the same university. He also attended graduate studies at the Ateneo de Manila University under the program of Master of Arts in Teaching Philosophy wherein he got a certificate course in 1997.[1][2]

Political career edit

Local Politics edit

Teodoro was elected as a councilor of Marikina in 1992 at the age of 21.[2]

Congressional career edit

Teodoro ran for representative in Marikina's 1st congressional district as an independent with the support of the then-incumbent mayor Marides Fernando. He would later win the election, becoming the district's first ever representative.

Legislative Portfolio edit

On July 2, 2007, Teodoro initiated a bill to establish compulsory computer education for elementary and high school curricula and for other purposes. The bill called for the inclusion of computer education in the curriculum of public and private elementary and high schools. A day later, Teodoro authored a measure which provides for free public preschool education to all qualified children in order to promote quality education in all levels.

Teodoro was involved in the Billboard Regulation Act of 2007, which lists the prohibitions with regard to the installation of billboards and signage, to wit: a) those that obstruct the view of vehicular or pedestrian traffic; b) those on posts or walls that obstruct roadways and pedestrian lanes; c) those that take the space reserved for safety and informative road signs; d) those that block any rural or urban natural vista; among others.

Mayor of Marikina edit

Teodoro was elected Mayor of Marikina in 2016, defeating incumbent Mayor Del de Guzman. He was reelected in 2019.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Teodoro's government was lauded for its response, particularly for the establishment of a testing facility for health workers and suspected patients.[3]

Electoral history edit

Year Office Party Votes for Teodoro Result
Total % P. Swing
1992 Councilor LDP 16,978 2nd N/A Won
1995 Lakas–CMD 27,566 2nd N/A Won
1998 Independent 39,202 1st N/A Won
2007 Representative Lakas–CMD 32,574 54.65% 1st N/A Won
2010 Liberal Party 47,425 67.48% 1st +12.83% Won
2013 Liberal Party 58,123 100.00% 1st +32.52% Won
2016 Mayor NPC 90,810 50.17% 1st N/A Won
2019 NPC 158,024 100.00% 1st +49.83% Won
2022 UNA 183,878 82.07% 1st -17.93% Won

Personal life edit

Teodoro is married to Marjorie Ann Ang, a teacher and a 2022 candidate for representative of the 1st district of Marikina, with whom he has one daughter named Francesca Ysabela Teodoro.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d de Leon, Kristel Marie; Cayetano, Ranzel Janary; Zapanta, May Anne (October 13, 2017). "Interview with Mayor Marcelino Teodoro". Orange Sky. WordPress. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b ANCX (June 6, 2020). "Up close and personal: Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro on growing up in the city he now looks after". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  3. ^ News, LLANESCA T. PANTI, GMA. "Marikina sets up lab, buys equipment to give free COVID-19 tests". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 26, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

External links edit

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Marikina
2016–present
Incumbent
House of Representatives of the Philippines
New title Member of the House of Representatives
from Marikina's 1st district

2007–2016
Succeeded by