Athena Tolentino
Athena Tolentino | |
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| 39th Governor of Cavite | |
| Assumed office October 8, 2024 | |
| Vice Governor | Shernan Jaro |
| Preceded by | Jonvic Remulla |
| Vice Governor of Cavite | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – October 8, 2024 | |
| Governor | Jonvic Remulla |
| Preceded by | Jolo Revilla |
| Succeeded by | Shernan Jaro |
| Member of Tagaytay City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Athena Bryana Delgado Tolentino[1] June 11, 1998[1] Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Aniela Bianca Tolentino (sister) Aizack Brent Tolentino (brother) |
| Residence(s) | Trece Martires, Cavite |
| Alma mater | Université Laurentienne (BA)[1] |
| Profession | Politician |
Athena Bryana Delgado Tolentino (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipino politician who has served as the governor of Cavite since 2024. She is the first woman and the youngest to become the governor of Cavite.
A member of a political family active in Tagaytay, Tolentino previously served as a member of the Tagaytay City Council from 2019 to 2024 before being elected vice governor of Cavite in 2022, as the running mate of the incumbent governor Jonvic Remulla. Upon Remulla's resignation in October 2024, Tolentino assumed the governorship of the province.
Early life
[edit]Tolentino was born on June 11, 1998 to politicians Abraham Tolentino and Agnes Tolentino. Her family is politically active, holding offices at the local level in Tagaytay and at the provincial level in Cavite.[2][1]
Political career
[edit]Vice governor of Cavite (2022–present)
[edit]Tolentino was elected vice governor of Cavite in the 2022 elections as the running mate of incumbent governor Jonvic Remulla.[3][4]
On October 7, 2024, Tolentino dropped her reelection bid for vice governor in anticipation to her elevation as the governor of Cavite, following the impending appointment of Governor Jonvic Remulla as secretary of the Interior and Local Government.[5] As vice governor, she was succeeded by provincial board member Shernan Jaro.[6]
Governor of Cavite (2024–present)
[edit]Tolentino assumed the governorship of Cavite on October 8, 2024, upon Remulla's resignation, becoming the first woman to serve in the position.[7] Taking office at the age of 26, she was also the youngest person to hold the office.[8]
Tolentino intends to continue Remulla's programs and projects in the remaining months of his term.[9] Tolentino plans to not seek a full term in the 2025 elections, allowing his predecessor's nephew, Abeng, to seek the position.[10][11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "About the Vice Governor | Cavite". 12 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ Go, Miriam Grace A. (2022-05-20). "Political Dynasties 2022: Revillas now the largest in Cavite". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (2021-10-02). "Remulla first to file CoC in Cavite". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (2022-06-28). "Remulla, Tolentino sisters take oath of office". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (October 7, 2024). "Jonvic Remulla, Athena Tolentino drop reelection bids as Cavite gov, VG". Rappler. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tolentino is Cavite governor". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (2024-10-10). "Tolentino new Cavite governor". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (2024-10-08). "Tolentino is new Cavite governor". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Tolentino is Cavite governor". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Esguerra, Darryl John (October 8, 2024). "Tolentino is new Cavite governor". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (October 8, 2024). "Jonvic Remulla, Athena Tolentino drop reelection bids as Cavite gov, VG". Rappler. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Go, Miriam Grace (2024-10-08). "As Jonvic Remulla exits race, nephew runs for Cavite governor". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
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