Antonino Calixto Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Antonino G. Calixto
Office:Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Pasay
Term Start:June 30, 2019
Predecessor:Imelda Calixto-Rubiano
Office1:Mayor of Pasay
Term Start1:June 30, 2010
Term End1:June 30, 2019
Predecessor1:Wenceslao Trinidad
Successor1:Imelda Calixto-Rubiano
Relations:Imelda Calixto-Rubiano (sister)
Profession:Politician
Office2:Vice Mayor of Pasay
Predecessor2:Gregorio Alcera
Successor2:Marlon Pesebre
Termstart2:June 30, 2001
Termend2:June 30, 2010
Office3:Member of the Pasay City Council
from the 1st district
Term Start3:June 30, 1995
Term End3:June 30, 2001
2Blankname:Mayor
2Blankname1:Vice Mayor
2Namedata1:
  • Marlon Pesebre (2010–2016)
  • Noel Del Rosario (2016–2019)
3Blankname2:Mayor
3Namedata2:Wenceslao Trinidad
Birth Name:Antonino Gallardo Calixto
Birth Date:10 May 1954
Birth Place:Pasay, Rizal, Philippines
Party:Lakas–CMD (2023 - present)
Otherparty:PDP–Laban (2016–2023)
Liberal (2009–2016)
LDP (2000–2009)
LAMMP (1997–2000)
Independent (1995–1997)
Spouse:Edna Dayrit Aguas
Children:3
Education:San Sebastian College – Recoletos (BS)
Order1:13th

Antonino "Tony" Gallardo Calixto (born May 10, 1954) is a Filipino businessman and politician. He currently serves as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the Lone District of Pasay.[1] He previously served as mayor of Pasay from 2010 until 2019, vice mayor from 2001 to 2010, and councilor from 1995 to 2001.

Early life and education

Antonino Calixto was born on May 10, 1954, in Pasay. He completed his elementary and high school education at Malate Catholic School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, major in Marketing at San Sebastian College – Recoletos. After completing his undergraduate studies, he took over their family business as its vice president and general manager.[2]

Political career

Councilor of Pasay (1995–2001)

Calixto was elected as councilor of Pasay from its 1st district in 1995. He was reelected in 1998. He earned the highest number of votes in both elections.

Vice Mayor of Pasay (2001–2010)

In 2001, he was elected Vice Mayor and served for three consecutive terms under former Mayor and his political ally Wenceslao Trinidad. He also served in the Pasay Anti-Drug Council, as vice chairman of the Association of Metro Manila Anti-Drug Abuse Council, and as the public relations officer and a member of the board of directors of the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines, National Capital Region.

On September 1, 2006, Calixto, Trinidad, and 10 other Pasay city officials were suspended for six months by Office of the Ombudsman over the alleged irregularities in garbage collection and disposal contracts entered by the city government in 2004 and 2005 amounting to .[3]

Mayor of Pasay (2010–2019)

On May 10, 2010, Calixto ran as Mayor, defeating other prominent candidates including Mayor Wenceslao "Peewee" Trinidad, former Representative Ma. Consuelo "Connie" Dy, and Ricardo "Ding" Santos, former security aide of former Mayor Pablo Cuneta. He was elected as mayor in the 2010 Pasay local elections. He was re-elected in 2013 and 2016.

Under Calixto's term, the Pasay local government was awarded first in Government Efficiency by the Department of Trade and Industry in 2018.[4]

Representative, Lone District of Pasay (2019–present)

On May 13, 2019, he was elected representative in the 2019 Pasay local elections, succeeding his sister Emi Calixto-Rubiano, who was elected as his successor as mayor. He was re-elected in 2022.

He is one of the 70 lawmakers who voted (representing Malabon Rep. Josephine Lacson-Noel) to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[5]

Personal life

Calixto is the son of former Pasay OIC-Mayor Eduardo Calixto and Leonora Gallardo Calixto. He is the older brother of Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and uncle of District 2 Councilor Jose Isidro Jr. Calixto married Edna Dayrit Aguas, with whom he has three children: Mark Anthony (incumbent councilor from the 1st district), Derek, and Charlene.

On September 8, 2021, Calixto tested positive for COVID-19.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HOUSE MEMBERS . House of Representatives . Philippine House of Representatives . December 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: PASAY THE TRAVEL CITY. May 20, 2014. Melandrew. Velasco. July 14, 2022.
  3. Web site: Frialde . Mike . Pasay mayor, 11 execs suspended . 2022-03-03 . Philstar.com.
  4. News: Tony Calixto receives award for making Pasay top LGU in gov't efficiency. August 30, 2018. March 13, 2022. Politiko Metro Manila.
  5. Web site: Perez-Rubio . Bella . List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal . Philstar.com . December 27, 2021.
  6. Web site: Mendoza . John Eric . Pasay City Rep. Calixto positive for COVID-19 . December 27, 2021 . INQUIRER.net. 8 September 2021 .