Jun Chipeco

Joaquin Montañano Chipeco Jr., commonly known as Jun Chipeco, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, public administrator, civic leader, and realtor who last served representative of the Lone District of Calamba. He also served as mayor of Calamba from 2004 to 2013, representative of the 2nd District of Laguna from 1987 to 1992, 1995 to 2004, and 2013 to 2019, and vice governor of Laguna from 1986 to 1987.[1] He greatly contributed to improving education, health, and infrastructure in his city. During his tenure, the city was chosen as the regional development center of the Calabarzon Region. During his term, the City College of Calamba, the new City Hall of Calamba for Mayor Lajara's term, the Pamilihang Panlungsod ng Calamba and the Calamba Recreational and Institutional Complex were established. He is the second member of the Chipeco family involved in politics.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Montañano and the surname or paternal family name is Chipeco.
The Honorable
Joaquin Chipeco Jr.
Official portrait, 2019
Member of the House of Representatives from Calamba's district
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byCharisse Anne Hernandez
Member of the House of Representatives from Laguna's 2nd district
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byTimmy Chipeco
Succeeded byRuth Mariano-Hernandez
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byRodolfo Tingzon
Succeeded byTimmy Chipeco
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded byLeonides De Leon
Succeeded byRodolfo Tingzon
22nd Mayor of Calamba
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Vice MayorPursino Oruga (2004–2010)
Severino Lajara (2010–2013)
Preceded bySeverino Lajara
Succeeded byTimmy Chipeco
Governor of Laguna
Acting
In office
May 19, 1986 – June 19, 1986
GovernorFelicismo San Luis
Vice Governor of Laguna
In office
March 25, 1986 – March 24, 1987
GovernorFelicismo San Luis
Preceded byLeandro Balquiedra
Succeeded byRestituto Luna
Personal details
Born (1942-08-15) August 15, 1942
Manila, Philippines
Political partyNacionalista (2010–2012; 2018–present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal (1987; 2012–2018)
Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2008–2010)
KAMPI (2001–2008)
NPC (1992–1995)
LDP (1988–1992; 1995–2001)
PDP–Laban (1987–1988)
UNIDO (until 1987)
Independent (1986)
SpouseNelia San Buenaventura
Children4, including Timmy
Parent(s)Joaquin E. Chipeco Sr.
Remedios Montañano
ResidenceCalamba, Laguna
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas (BA)
San Beda College (LL.B)
OccupationPolitician, civic leader, realtor
ProfessionLawyer

On July 10, 2020, he is one of the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.[2]

References
  1. "GMA, De Castro lead flag-raising ceremonies in Baguio, Manila". Manila Bulletin. December 31, 2004. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
  2. Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.


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