John Rey Tiangco Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honorable
John Rey Tiangco
Office:22nd Mayor of Navotas
1Namedata:Tito Sanchez
Term Start:June 30, 2022
Predecessor:Toby Tiangco
Term Start2:June 30, 2010
Term End2:June 30, 2019
1Namedata2:
Predecessor2:Toby Tiangco
Successor2:Toby Tiangco
Office3:Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Navotas
Term Start3:June 30, 2019
Term End3:June 30, 2022
Predecessor3:Toby Tiangco
Successor3:Toby Tiangco
Birth Date:November 21, 1972
Birth Place:Philippines
Party:Partido Navoteño (2010–present)
Otherparty:UNA
Occupation:Politician
Website:https://johnreytiangco.com/
Father:Restituto Tiangco
Mother:Erlinda M. Tiangco
Spouse:[1]
Children:3

John Reynald Marcelo Tiangco (born November 21, 1972) is a Filipino politician who has served as mayor of Navotas since 2022, having previously held the position from 2010 to 2019. A member of the local Partido Navoteño, Tiangco served as the representative for the lone district of Navotas prior to his return to the city's mayoralty, preceding and succeeding his brother Toby.

Political career

Mayor of Navotas (2010–2019)

2010 election

John Rey Tiangco ran unopposed for mayor in the 2010 Navotas local elections for the local party, Partido Navoteño. At the same time, his brother, Tobias "Toby" Tiangco, who had founded the party and had just completed his third term as the mayor of Navotas, ran for a position in the House of Representatives. John Rey became mayor of Navotas on June 30, 2010.[2] [3] Under the slogan "Navotas, NavotaAs! Itaas ang antas ng buhay Navoteño" (English: Raise the standard of life of the people of Navotas), he vowed to prioritize health, education, livelihood, peace and order, and housing projects in Navotas.

First term (2010–2013)

In cooperation with his brother Tobias, Tiangco made rapid progress with government projects. They announced that the first public hospital in the city would be built, and construction began in August 2014. Housing projects sought to provide relief to those displaced by fires or living in danger zones, and additional pumping stations were established due to the city's flooding problems. In education, Tiangco's administration launched the NavotaAs Scholarship Program, Kindergarten on Wheels (KOW), and Computer Outreach Learning (COOL). Under his administration, CCTVs were installed for public security and additional emergency response vehicles entered service.

2013 election

Tiangco was elected to a second term in the 2013 Navotas local elections, with Partido Navoteño securing every seat in the Navotas City Council.[4] [5]

Second term (2013–2016)

Tiangco's biggest accomplishment during his second term as mayor was the opening of the Navotas City Hospital.[6] Other projects included establishing Navotas Manpower Training Center and Tumana Public Market at Brgy. NBBS Dagat-dagatan, and an additional health center at NBBS Kaunlaran.

2016 election

Tiangco ran unopposed in the 2016 elections.

Third term as mayor (2016–2019)

Under Tiangco's third administration, the city added a hemodialysis unit at Navotas City Hospital.[7] New health facilities, scholarships, housing projects and livelihood programs were established. He initiated drug-rehabilitation program Bidahan.[8]

The NavoBangka program provided free fishing boats to deserving fisherfolk,[9] and a scholarship was provided for the children of fisherfolk[10] as well as athletic and art scholarships, and cash incentives for public school graduates.

Other programs launched during his third term include the Navoteño Film Festival,[11] Avot tour, One on One with Juan, NavoConnect Free Wifi,[12] R10 Family Zone, free birth registration, and a baby care kit for newborns.[13]

2019 election

Tiangco ran for the congressional seat for Navotas in the 2019 elections. For this election, Partido Navoteño entered into an alliance with Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), the party of the future Vice President Sara Duterte.

He won and exchanged positions with his brother Toby, who had represented the city for the preceding nine years. John Rey received 80,265 votes compared to his closest opponent, Marielle del Rosario, who received 30,050 votes.

Representative (2019–2022)

Within the first month of becoming the representative for the Lone District of Navotas, he has already filed House Bills in Congress that will continue to improve the quality of life of Navoteños. One of these bills is HB No. 876[14] or LRT Extension Act that extends the LRT Line 1 from Monumento in Caloocan to Navotas to make the city more accessible to people. He has also filed HB No. 877[15] or the Teachers Incentives Act that aims to increase salaries of public school teachers and non-teaching personnel, in addition to giving them incentives.

He served for one term during the 18th Congress.

Committee Vice-Chairmanships

House Bills Authored

Source:[18]

Mayor of Navotas (2022–present)

Tiangco ran for mayor of Navotas in 2022, switching places with his brother Toby once again, under Partido Navoteño. He eventually won the elections, earning his fourth nonconsecutive term as mayor. He received 80,908 votes over his closest opponent, RC Cruz of Aksyon, who received 44,970 votes.

Awards and Recognitions

Tiangco has been recognized with:[20]

Political controversies

Controversy arose in July 2011 when a private organization filed a case with the Ombudsman of the Philippines against many prominent figures in the Navotas government for violating Republic Act 3019 (the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Law). The individuals involved include Tiangco, his brother Tobias, vice mayor P. J. Javier, and every member of the city council. They were accused of approving a city resolution that would cause "automatic withdrawal of the recognition and acknowledgement" of the complainant, resulting in significant negative impacts.[21]

Notes and References

  1. News: LOOK: John Rey Tiangco and wife Barbie celebrate 18th anniversary. May 1, 2024. May 2, 2024. Politiko Metro Manila.
  2. Web site: 2010 Election results count on Navotas. GMA News . GMA . August 29, 2014.
  3. Web site: Natividad . Beverly T. . It's all in t he family in Navotas, San Juan; Marquez files CoC . Inquirer.net . December 2, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091205091627/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20091202-239796/Its-all-in-the-family-in-Navotas-San-Juan-Marquez-files-CoC . December 5, 2009 . dead .
  4. Web site: Mateo . Janvic . UNA dominated race in Navotas . Philstar.com . May 14, 2013.
  5. Web site: Re-electionist John Rey Tiangco proclaimed winner in race for Navotas mayor . GMA News.com . May 14, 2013 . GMA . May 14, 2013.
  6. Web site: Navotas' first hospital ever to open in early 2014, says mayor. Melican. Nathaniel R.. newsinfo.inquirer.net. September 8, 2013 . en. 2019-08-11.
  7. Web site: https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-times/20170629/281745564400305. PressReader. 2019-08-11.
  8. Web site: 11 drug addicts complete Navotas rehab. 2017-08-02. Politiko Metro Manila. en-US. 2019-08-11.
  9. Web site: 80 Navoteño fisherfolk get fiberglass boats. December 11, 2018. Susan G.. De Leon. pia.gov.ph. en. 2019-08-11.
  10. News: Navotas inks pact with fisherfolk family scholars. Manila Standard. 2019-08-11. en.
  11. Web site: Navotas City Presents: The 3rd Navoteño Film Festival Official Entries. Movie News + More Entertainment. 2019-08-11.
  12. Web site: Navotas offers free Wi-Fi in 42 hotspots. Valenzuela. Nikka G.. newsinfo.inquirer.net. April 17, 2019 . en. 2019-08-11.
  13. Web site: WATCH: Navotas Mayor Tiangco gives baby kit for new mothers. metronewscentral.net. en. 2019-08-11.
  14. Web site: Archived copy . July 9, 2020 . June 3, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603150536/http://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_18/HB00876.pdf . dead .
  15. Web site: Archived copy . July 9, 2020 . June 3, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603163832/http://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_18/HB00877.pdf . dead .
  16. Web site: House of Representatives. 2020-07-02. www.congress.gov.ph.
  17. Web site: House of Representatives. 2020-07-02. www.congress.gov.ph.
  18. Web site: House of Representatives House Members. 2020-07-02. www.congress.gov.ph. en-US.
  19. Web site: Archived copy . July 9, 2020 . June 3, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200603221023/http://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_18/HB00874.pdf . dead .
  20. Web site: Congressman John Rey Tiangco - Navotaas. John Rey Tiangco. en-US. 2019-08-11.
  21. Web site: Mangunay . Kristina Fellise . Criminal raps filed vs Navotas mayor, other city officials . Inquirer.net . July 16, 2011 . July 16, 2011.