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Victor Sumulong

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Victor "Vic" Sumulong
Mayor of Antipolo
In office
June 30, 2007 – January 6, 2009
Preceded byAngelito Gatlabayan
Succeeded byDanilo Leyble
Member of the House of Representatives from Antipolo
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byPost created
Succeeded byPost dissolved
Constituencyat-large district
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byPost created
Succeeded byAngelito Gatlabayan
Constituency2nd district
Undersecretary for the Department of the Interior and Local Government
In office
1992–1996
PresidentFidel V. Ramos
Personal details
Born(1946-05-19)May 19, 1946
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
DiedJanuary 6, 2009(2009-01-06) (aged 62)
Makati, Philippines
Political partyKAMPI (2004–2009)
Other political
affiliations
LDP (2001–2004)
NPC (until 2001)
SpouseMichelle Sumulong
RelationsJuan Sumulong (grandfather)
Corazon Aquino (paternal cousin)
ChildrenMaria Estrella "Mia" J. Sumulong, Mikaela Angela "Myka" J. Sumulong, Christopher Emmanuel "Toffee" J. Sumulong
Parent(s)Lorenzo Sumulong
Estrella Rodriguez
Residence(s)Antipolo, Rizal
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
University of the Philippines Diliman
OccupationPolitician

Victor Rodriguez Sumulong (May 19, 1946 – January 6, 2009) was a Filipino politician.

Political career

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Sumulong was named Assistant Secretary for the Department of Local Government and Community Development by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1975.[1] From 1992 to 1996, Sumulong served as Undersecretary for Local Government of the Department of the Interior and Local Government under the administration of President Fidel Ramos.[1]

Sumulong was elected as a congressman of Antipolo from 1998 to 2004 and a congressman of 2nd District of Antipolo from 2004 to 2007. He was elected Mayor of Antipolo in 2007 and served until his death on January 6, 2009, due to multiple organ failure resulting from diabetes.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sumulong, Victor: Personal Information". I-Site.ph. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  2. ^ Tarra Quismundo (2009-01-06). "Antipolo mayor dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
New district Congressman, Lone District of Antipolo
1998–2004
District dissolved
Congressman, 2nd District of Antipolo
2004–2007
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor Antipolo
2007–2009
Succeeded by
Danilo Leyble