Eric Olivarez

For the tennis player and the subject's son, see Eric Jed Olivarez.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Leon and the surname or paternal family name is Olivarez.
Eric Olivarez
Mayor of Parañaque
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Vice MayorJoan Villafuerte-Densing
Preceded byEdwin Olivarez
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byEdwin Olivarez
Succeeded byEdwin Olivarez
Member of Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Personal details
Born
Eric de Leon Olivarez

October 4
Malate, Manila, Philippines
Political partyLakas–CMD (2024–present)[1]
Other political
affiliations		PDP (2018–2024)
Liberal (2009–2018)
PMP (2007-2009)
SpouseAileen Claire Olivarez
RelationsEdwin (brother)
Children2 (inc. Eric Jed)
Parents
  • Pablo Olivarez (father)
  • Rosario de Leon-Olivarez (mother)
EducationCalifornia State University, Los Angeles (BS)
De La Salle University (BA, MS, EdD)
OccupationProfessor, politician
ProfessionNurse, educator

Eric de Leon Olivarez (born October 4)[2] is a Filipino politician, educator, and registered nurse who is the incumbent Mayor of Parañaque since 2022. He previously served as a councilor and representative of the city's first district.

Early life and education

Olivarez earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the California State University in Los Angeles and subsequently passed the Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination. He later earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, Master in Science degree major in Educational Management, and Doctor of Education major in Educational Management at De La Salle University.[3]

Career

Educator

Olivarez became a commissioner and accreditor at the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA, Inc.) and a member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team of the Commission on Higher Education in the National Capital Region. He also served as Vice President for Academics and Services at Olivarez College in Parañaque and as a graduate school assistant professor lecturer at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education of De La Salle University.[3][4]

Politics

Olivarez entered politics in 2007, when he ran for a seat in the Parañaque City Council and served for six years. He later sought for the city’s first district congressional seat in 2013 and won, succeeding his older brother Edwin, who was also elected mayor. He served as a congressman for three terms until 2022, when he ran and won as mayor, switching with his brother once again.[5] In 2025, he will run for congressman of the first district, after switching places with his brother Edwin, who will run for mayor, once again.[6]

Personal life

Olivarez is married to Aileen Claire Olivarez and has two sons.[3] His eldest son Eric Jed is a professional tennis player.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Magkapatid na Olivarez sa Parañaque City, magpapalit puwesto sa 2025 elections" (in Filipino). Abante TNT. September 30, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  2. ^ ABS-CBN News [@@ABSCBNNews] (October 7, 2024). "LOOK: Parañaque Mayor Eric Olivarez seeks a House seat as representative of Parañaque's 1st District" (Tweet). Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ a b c "About the Mayor". Parañaque City Government. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Faculty Profile". De La Salle University. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Galvez, Daphne (May 10, 2022). "Rep. Eric Olivarez is new mayor of Parañaque City". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  6. ^ Fernando, Jean (October 7, 2024). "'Team Bagong Parañaque' candidates file COCs for 2025 polls". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Malanum, Jean (May 12, 2023). "Eric Olivarez is a proud dad to eldest son Jed". Politiko Metro Manila. Retrieved March 24, 2024.


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