Antonio "Tonypet" Taguinod Albano is a Filipino politician currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 1st District of Isabela since 2019 and a Deputy Speaker since 2023. He previously served as Vice Governor of Isabela from 2013 to 2019, chairman of Radio Philippines Network Inc. from 2007 to 2011, and as president and CEO of the same network from 2009 to 2012.[1] He is also the Region II chairman of the Lakas–CMD party.[2]
Tonypet Albano | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2023 | |
| House Speaker | Martin Romualdez |
| Preceded by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Isabela's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rodolfo Albano III |
| Vice Governor of Isabela | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Governor | Faustino Dy III |
| Preceded by | Rodolfo Albano III |
| Succeeded by | Faustino Dy III |
| President of the Radio Philippines Network | |
| In office 2009–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Orly Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Robert Rivera |
| Chairman of the Radio Philippines Network | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mona Valisno |
| Succeeded by | Wilson Tieng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antonio T. Albano November 26 |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2021-present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP-Laban (2019-2021) UNA (2016-2019) Independent (2013-2016) |
| Profession | Politician |
Political career
editHouse of Representatives (2019–present)
editHe was elected representative of the 1st district of Isabela in 2019. He is one of the 70 lawmakers who voted to reject the franchise of ABS-CBN.[3]
He was re-elected in 2022.
References
edit- ^ "HOUSE MEMBERS". House of Representatives. Philippine House of Representatives. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Quismoro, Ellson (February 15, 2022). "With its million-strong votes, Isabela leans heavily toward BBM-Sara". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella. "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.