Representatives

 
Hon. Eduardo C. Zialcita
Representative / Congressman District 1 - Parañaque

Paranaque representative Dr. Eduardo Zialcita is a well-loved administrator, an effective legislator, a pro-people person, a man of God, of familial responsibilities, and of practical leisure, a total embodiment of a truly effective leader...

Born in Manila in 1950, he was raised by parents Dr. Benjamin Zialcita and the former Cristina Castro, with a keen sense of nationalism in mind. As a direct descendant of Don Agapito Zialcita, one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence in 1896, EDZA, as the pro-people congressman prefers to be called, continues along and reaffirms such proud Filipino tradition.

As a young man, he stood tall with academic accolades, elected yearly as the class president, until he finally caps off his grade school years as San Sebastian College's Valedictorian in 1962. He carried on his tasks and duties as class president during his high school years, and assumed the role of Boy Mayor in 1966. His academic and extra curricular excellence then earned him SSC's Salutatorian award of the Class of 1967. He earned his degree in Mass Communication from the State University, where he was hailed as Champion Debater and Orator. He then fulfilled his MBA at the University of Asia and the Pacific and further pursued his education as a government scholar in Georgetown University in the United States.

He completed his Doctorate at the International Academy of Management and Economics, and it did not take any longer for both University of the Philippines and San Sebastian College to bestow him with the Most Outstanding Alumnus Award.

With a truly resounding list of credentials, EDZA is an easily efficient leader of various civic, political and religious organizations: from private firms in the real estate industry; to presidential appointed posts like General Manager/Chairman of Public Estates Authority, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information, and Director of RPN-9 under President Corazon C. Aquino; and Director of PAG-IBIG Fund and Presidential Management Staff under President Fidel V. Ramos.

EDZA's call of duty came in 2001 as he was elected by the people of Parañaque to be their voice in the 12th congress. Because of his outstanding performance, he was voted as the Outstanding Neophyte Legislator in August 2002. In 2004, he was again elected for his 2nd term in the city's first district. Not failing his beloved constituents, EDZA continues to implement more than 15 programs on infrastructure, health care service, livelihood, education, youth development, senior citizens, people with disability and children's welfare among others. A stunning achievement is his legacy to award thousands of certificates of titles under the CMP, the largest in the history of Parañaque. And because of his continued outstanding performance in the House of Representatives where he authored significant national and local bills, EDZA was again voted as Outstanding Legislator by the Consumers Union of the Philippines in August 2004.

In 2003, EDZA championed the cause of the elderly when he fathered the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2004 (R.A. 9257), also known as the Magna Carta for Older Persons which provided more benefits and privileges to senior citizens.

On August 2, 2004 in a bold attempt to question the legality and humanity of the National Government debt, EDZA fired away at the floor with his privilege speech enlisting a proposal for a Congressional Inquiry into each and every public debt. EDZA enjoined his colleagues in the House of Representatives by echoing his battle cry, "Lets Choose Life Over Debt". This started a national scrutiny, debate and awareness of all national public sector debt.

EDZA's major agenda represents the culmination of his expertise in Real Estate and his experience as a top-caliber legislator. As Chairman of the Committee on Housing and Urban Development, EDZA authored House Bill 687 otherwise known as the Omnibus Housing and Urban Development Act, which calls for the creation of a unified, cabinet-ranked body which will prioritize urban planning, development and renewal; land use and zoning, housing, as well as financing.

This carefully laid-out framework reflects EDZA's vision where each and every Filipino family can rightfully own a place to call home. The other housing-related bills envisioned by EDZA include: the Magna Carta for Homeowners Associations; the National Land Use Act Policy; the Land Administration Reform Act; the Local Housing Board Act; and the Socialized and Low Cost Housing and Loan Restructuring Program, among others.

Aside from his housing agenda, EDZA also authored several bills such as the Anti-Red Tape Bill, an act to reduce bureaucratic red tape by providing a maximum of 10 working days period for every government transaction and limiting signatories to only 5 officials; An act enabling retirees who have received pension either by choice or operation of law to receive pension at the age of 70 years and over; among others.

But right at his own home, EDZA fulfills his role as a loving husband to the former Claudine De Castro, and as a good provider to his children: Paul, Carla, Nicole and Tanya. And when time allows him to do so, EDZA tees off with an 18 handicap on the greens; or pounds away with the skins and other percussion instrument. EDZA is also an able dancer and singer, who has even gone to produce his own CD entitled: EDZA KANTA.

Hon. Roilo Golez
Representative / Congressman District 2 - Parañaque

CONGRESSMAN, 2d District of Paranaque, House of Representatives, Philippines.

CONGRESSMAN FOR FOUR TERMS, elected in 1992, 1995, 1998 and 2004

MEMBER OF THE CABINET, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER, 2001-2004

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER, Member of all House Committees

DEFENDER OF THE CONSTITUTION: One of the 25 brave members of the House of Representatives who voted against the effort of the majority to amend the Constitution.

CONGRESS DEBATER: Recognized as one of the best debaters in the House of Representatives with his participation in the charter change, impeachment and budget debates.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE IN CONGRESS: Has maintained 100% perfect attendance in sessions, never absent since he became a Congressman in 1992

CONSISTENT ONE OF MOST OUTSTANDING CONGRESSMEN: Since he became a congressman in 1992, he has been a consistent awardee as One of the Most Outstanding Congressmen of the country from various magazines and organizations including the prestigious Consumers Union of the Philippines where he is already a Hall of Fame awardee.

CITY BUILDER: Holds record of constructing the most number of school buildings and concreted the most number of roads in the history of Paranaque.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS: Born in small town of Looc, Romblon, parents were both public school teachers, product of public schools and rose to success in academics, government, business, civic organizations and politics.

 LANDSLIDE KING OF PARANAQUE: Elected four times as congressman in huge landslide victories never before seen in Paranaque.

FATHER OF PARANAQUE CITYHOOD AND FATHER OF NATIONALIZATION OF PARANAQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

AND DR. ARCADIO SANTOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL POSTMASTER GENERAL, 1981-1986, RECEIVED TOYM AWARD FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN POST OFFICE

GRADUATE OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY AT ANNAPOLIS, B.S. MATHEMATICS, CONSISTENT SCHOLAR (SUPERINTENDENT'S LIST), 1970

OUTSTANDING ATHLETE: Undefeated brigade boxing champion for four straight years in the United States Naval Academy, the first to achieve that feat in a hundred years of boxing at Annapolis. He was the first to receive the Tony Rubino Boxing award. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia and holder of the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps gold parachutist wings.

MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, CONSISTENT SCHOLAR, GRADUATED NO. 1

PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS: University of the Philippines MBA Program and Asian Institute of Management

RED CROSS HERO: Received BAYANI GOLD MEDAL for bravery in the face of gunfire when he led Red Cross volunteers in rescuing wounded soldiers during the bloody December 1989 coup attempt.