Filipino politician (1946–2009)
Victor "Vic" Sumulong
In office June 30, 2007 – January 6, 2009Preceded by Angelito Gatlabayan Succeeded by Danilo Leyble In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004Preceded by Post created Succeeded by Post dissolved Constituency at-large district In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007Preceded by Post created Succeeded by Angelito Gatlabayan Constituency 2nd district In office 1992–1996President Fidel V. Ramos
Born (1946-05-19 ) May 19, 1946Antipolo , Rizal , Philippines Died January 6, 2009(2009-01-06) (aged 62)Makati , Philippines Political party KAMPI (2004–2009)Other political affiliations LDP (2001–2004)NPC (until 2001)Spouse Michelle Sumulong Relations Juan Sumulong (grandfather)Corazon Aquino (paternal cousin)Children Maria Estrella "Mia" J. Sumulong, Mikaela Angela "Myka" J. Sumulong, Christopher Emmanuel "Toffee" J. Sumulong Parent(s) Lorenzo Sumulong Estrella RodriguezResidence(s) Antipolo, Rizal Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University University of the Philippines Diliman Occupation Politician
Victor Rodriguez Sumulong (May 19, 1946 – January 6, 2009) was a Filipino politician.
Political career
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]
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