Marcelino "Marcy" Reyes Teodoro (born August 2, 1970) is a Filipino politician who has served as the 12th mayor of Marikina since 2016. A member of the United Nationalist Alliance, Teodoro previously served as the representative for Marikina's first congressional district from 2007 to 2016 and sat as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council from 1992 to 1998.
Marcelino Teodoro | |
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![]() Teodoro in 2023 | |
12th Mayor of Marikina | |
Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
Vice Mayor | Jose Fabian Cadiz (2016–2019) Marion Andres (2019–present) |
Preceded by | Del de Guzman |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marikina's 1st district | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Bayani Fernando |
Member of the Marikina City Council Marikina Municipal Council (1992–1996) | |
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Marcelino Reyes Teodoro August 2, 1970 Marikina, Rizal, Philippines |
Political party | UNA (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | NPC (2015–2021) Liberal (2010–2015) Independent (2007–2010) Lakas-NUCD (1992-1998) |
Spouse | Marjorie Ann Ang |
Children | 1[1] |
Education | San Roque Elementary School Marikina Institute of Science and Technology[1] |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) Ateneo de Manila University (MAT)[1] |
Profession | Politician |
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Early life and education
editTeodoro was born on August 2, 1970, in Santa Elena, Marikina, to Amado Teodoro, a government official, and Lydia Reyes, a teacher. Owing to the occupations of his parents, Teodoro spent most his childhood with his maternal grandparents.[2] He attended San Roque Elementary School and graduated as the valedictorian in 1982 and completed his secondary education at the Marikina Institute of Science and Technology as salutatorian in 1986.[2]
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 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.[2]
Marikina City Council (1992–2001)
editTeodoro was elected as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council in 1992 at the age of 21 under Lakas–NUCD.[2][3]
In 1993, Teodoro sought to halt the logging reportedly being done for a realty firm in the mountains of neighboring San Mateo, Rizal, as he expressed fears that it could lead to flash floods in Marikina.[4] In the same year, Teodoro defended Mayor Bayani Fernando from comments made by Representative Romeo Candazo and other opposition councilors alleging that the newly established municipal radio station (DWPM) was operated illegally, arguing that President Fidel V. Ramos had personally approved of its creation.[5]
Teodoro would be reelected to two more terms, with his third term ending in 2001.[3]
House of Representatives of the Philippines (2007–2016)
editWith the endorsement of Bayani and Marides Fernando, Teodoro ran for representative in the newly-created Marikina's first congressional district as an independent; he would win the election, serving until 2016.[6]
Mayor of Marikina (2016–present)
editTeodoro 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, which included the establishment of a testing facility for health workers and suspected patients.[7]
Personal life
editTeodoro is married to Marjorie Ann Ang, who has served as the representative for Marikina's first district since 2022.
Accolades
editIn 1992, the Marikina Valley Heritage Foundation awarded Teodoro the "Katibayan ng Tanging Pagkilala" (lit. 'Testimonial of distinguished recognition'). Later, in 1998, the Roosevelt College System the awarded him the "Testimonial of Distinguished Service".[8]
Electoral history
editYear | Office | Party | Votes for Teodoro | Result | ||||
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Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
1992 | Councilor | Lakas-NUCD | 16,978 | 2nd | N/A | Won | ||
1995 | Lakas–Laban | 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 |
References
edit- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b Alcober, Neil (December 4, 2023). "Solidifying a legacy". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Marasigan, Fernan (May 16, 1993). "Flashfloods to continue?". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 2. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Marasigan, Fernan (May 11, 1993). "Councilor seeks probe of town-owned radio station". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 16. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Yee, Jovic (April 29, 2016). "Election 2016: Bets chart Marikina City's next steps". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ News, LLANESCA T. PANTI, GMA. "Marikina sets up lab, buys equipment to give free COVID-19 tests". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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External links
edit- Media related to Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro at Wikimedia Commons
- Marikina website
- Philippine Congress Website
- Computer Education Act of 2007
- Free Public Education Act
- Billboard Regulation Act of 2007