Eric Martinez Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honorable
Eric Martinez
Office:Member of the House of Representatives for Valenzuela's 2nd district
Term Start:June 30, 2016
Predecessor:Magi Gunigundo
Office2:Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
1Namedata2:Lord Allan Velasco
Term Start2:December 7, 2020
Term End2:June 30, 2022
Office3:Vice Mayor of Valenzuela
Term Start3:June 30, 2007
Term End3:June 30, 2016
1Namedata3:Win Gatchalian (2007–2013)
Rex Gatchalian (2013–2016)
Predecessor3:Antonio Espiritu
Successor3:Lorie Natividad-Borja
Office4:Member of the Valenzuela City Council from the 2nd district[1]
Term Start4:June 30, 2001
Term End4:June 30, 2007
Office5:Sangguniang Barangay Councilor of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela
Term Start5:1997
Term End5:2001
Office6:Sangguniang Kabataan Councilor of Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela
Term Start6:1993
Term End6:1997
Birth Name:Eric Morales Martinez
Birth Date:3 May 1972
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Place:Valenzuela, Bulacan, Philippines
Party:PDP (2016–present)
Spouse:Katherine Martinez[2]
Residence:Valenzuela, Philippines
Education:Notre Dame of Greater Manila
Alma Mater:University of Santo Tomas (BS)
Occupation:Politician

Eric Morales Martinez (in Tagalog pronounced as /ˈɛrik mɔˈralɛs mɐrˈtinɛs/; born May 3, 1972) is a Filipino politician who is currently a member of House of Representatives from Valenzuela's 2nd district since 2016 and he was the House Deputy Speaker for 18th Congress from 2020 to 2022. He is currently a member of the former ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino, where he also serves as its vice president for National Capital Region.[3]

Personal life

Martinez was born in Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela on May 3, 1972. He was president of Liturgy of Music of National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in 1995 and a music teacher at St. Patrick School from 1997 to 1998. He also became Board of Director of Philippine National Red Cross of Valenzuela Chapter. He attained Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at University of Santo Tomas and both primary and secondary education at Notre Dame of Greater Manila.[4]

Political career

Martinez first served in Barangay Marulas, Valenzuela as member of Sangguniang Kabataan from 1993 to 1997 and as barangay kagawad from 1997 to 2001. He was later elected councilor of Valenzuela from the 2nd district in 2001, serving for two terms until 2007.

Vice Mayor

On 2007, Martinez won his first term as Vice Mayor of Valenzuela City together with re-elected mayor Win Gatchalian. On 2010, Martinez seek for his second term as vice mayor while Win Gatchalian seek for his third term as mayor of the city. Both of them won the local election. On 2013, he ran again for his third term as vice mayor of the city while former mayor Win Gatchalian ran as representative of Valenzuela's 2nd district because he is unable to run for the position once more due to being term limited. Instead, his brother Rex Gatchalian won 2013 Valenzuela local elections as mayor of the city.

Representative for the 17th to 19th Congress

17th Congress

On 2016, Martinez was elected for his first term as representative for Valenzuela's 2nd district representative.

18th Congress

On 2019, he was re-elected representative for Valenzuela's 2nd district representative, defeating his predecessor Magi Gunigundo.

On July 10, 2020, Martinez voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN together with Valenzuela's 1st district representative Wes Gatchalian and 68 other congressmen.[5] On October 6, 2020, Martinez was removed as chairman of the House committee on youth and sports development.[6]

19th Congress

On 2022, Martinez seek for re-election for his third and last term as Valenzuela's 2nd district representative. His candidacy received endorsement from President Rodrigo Duterte, which was a big help for his victory.[7] [8] He was re-elected to his third term in 2022, beating former representative Magi Gunigundo once again.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Eric Martinez. eboto.ph. July 11, 2022.
  2. News: Martinez files COC for reelection. October 7, 2021. journalnew.com.ph. July 10, 2022.
  3. News: Kumpletong listahan ng mga bagong opisyal ng partido ni FPRRD, inilabas ng PDP-Laban. SMNI News. Claire. Hecita. December 19, 2023. December 19, 2023.
  4. News: Hon. Eric Morales Martinez. Government of Valenzuela City. July 10, 2022.
  5. Web site: List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal. July 10, 2020. Philippine Congress. en. May 20, 2022.
  6. News: House shakeup continues: 3 panel chairs removed from posts. Neil Arwin. Mercado. October 6, 2021. July 15, 2022. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  7. News: Duterte endorses Martinez bid as Valenzuela solon. April 26, 2022. Manila Standard. July 11, 2022.
  8. News: Valenzuela solon Martinez trounces foe in reelection bid. May 12, 2022. Manila Bulletin. July 10, 2022.
  9. News: 2022 Valenzuela City Local Elections. May 13, 2022. Rappler. July 11, 2022.