Lord Allan Velasco
Lord Allan Jay Quinto Velasco (born November 9, 1977) is a Filipino politician and lawyer. He has been the Speaker of the House of Representatives since October 12, 2020. He is the Representative of Marinduque's lone district since 2016. He held the same office from 2010 to 2013.[3]
Lord Allan Jay Velasco | |
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| 27th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 12, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Peter Cayetano |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marinduque's lone district | |
| Assumed office February 1, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Regina Ongsiako Reyes |
| In office June 30, 2010[1][2] – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Carmencita Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Regina Ongsiako Reyes |
| Provincial Administrator of Marinduque | |
| In office January 2008 – December 1, 2009 | |
| Governor | Jose Antonio Carrion |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1977 |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2016–present) |
| Other political affiliations | NUP (2011–2016) Lakas-Kampi-CMD (2009–2011) |
| Spouse(s) | Rowena "Wen" Amara (m. 2012) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents | Presbitero Velasco Lorna Quinto Velasco |
| Residence | Mogpog, Marinduque Torrijos, Marinduque |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) University of Santo Tomas (LLB) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Lord Allan Velasco Media
Velasco taking his oath of office as House Speaker on October 12, 2020
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References
- ↑ Obligacion, Eliseo J. VELASCO DID IT; THE NANAY RETURNS. marinduquegov. http://marinduquegov.blogspot.com/2010/05/velasco-did-it-nanay-returns.html.
- ↑ Obligacion, Eliseo J. P.A. Velasco proclaimed Congressman. marinduquegov. http://marinduquegov.blogspot.com/2010/05/pa-velasco-proclaimed-congressman.html.
- ↑ Vitug, Marites Dañguilan (3 December 2009). SC justice in partisan politics?. ABS-CBN. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/03/09/sc-justice-partisan-politics.