Pantaleon Alvarez

Pantaleon "Bebot" Diaz Alvarez (born January 10, 1958) is a Filipino politician. He was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2016 to 2018 and represents the 1st District of Davao del Norte, the Philippines.

The Honorable Pantaleon Alvarez
24th Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
In office July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018
President	Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded by	Feliciano Belmonte Jr.
Succeeded by	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao del Norte's 1st District
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Antonio Rafael del Rosario
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by	Rogelio Sarmiento
Succeeded by	Arrel Olaño
Secretary of Transportation and Communications
In office January 20, 2001 – July 3, 2002
President	Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded by	Vicente Rivera
Succeeded by	Leandro Mendoza
Personal details
Born	Pantaleon Diaz Alvarez (1958-01-10) January 10, 1958 Tagum, Davao, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	PDP–Laban
Other political affiliations	Coalition For Change
Spouse(s)	Emelita Apostol Álvarez
Alma mater	Far Eastern University Ateneo de Manila University
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Lawyer

From 2001 to 2002, he was acting Secretary of Transportation and Communications. He is a supporter of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Pantaleon Alvarez Media

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  Alvarez (top right) during President Rodrigo Duterte's 2016 State of the Nation Address.