Isagani Amatong
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Isagani S. Amatong | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Norte's Third District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Cesar G. Jalosjos |
| President | Benigno Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte |
| Governor of Zamboanga del Norte | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| President | Joseph Estrada Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo |
| Vice Governor | Concordio R. Adriatico Eduardito S. Pacatang |
| Preceded by | Roldan B. Dalman |
| Succeeded by | Rolando E. Yebes |
| In office 1986–1995 | |
| President | Corazon Aquino Fidel Ramos |
| Vice Governor | Roldan B. Dalman Eduardito S. Pacatang |
| Preceded by | Alberto Q. Ubay |
| Succeeded by | Roldan B. Dalman |
| City Councilor of Dipolog | |
| In office 1984–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Isagani Sybico Amatong October 19, 1940 Dipolog, Zamboanga Province, Philippine Islands |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Relations | Juanita Amatong (sister-in-law) Prospero Amatong (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman Andres Bonifacio College |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Nickname(s) | Gani Tatay Gani |
Isagani "Gani" Sybico Amatong (born October 19, 1940) is a Filipino politician from the province of Zamboanga del Norte. He currently serves as Congressman in the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the 3rd legislative district of Zamboanga del Norte.[1][2]
Early years
Isagani Sybico Amatong was born in Dipolog, Province of Zamboanga, on October 19, 1940, to Amando Borja Amatong and Felicidad Mabanag Sybico who were founders of Andres Bonifacio College. He graduated elementary from Miputak Elementary School, and finished her secondary education at Andres Bonifacio College as a valedictorian. He obtained his pre-medicine from University of the Philippines Manila in 1960; earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Master of Business Administration from University of the Philippines Diliman in 1964 and 1970 respectively. In 1970, he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from Andres Bonifacio College, and then became a full-fledged lawyer the same year. He also finished his Master of Laws in UP Diliman.[2][3]
Career
Prior to his entry into politics, Amatong was a law associate. He also worked as a management consultant, a financial comptroller and trustee[4] in Andres Bonifacio College, and founder-publisher for the Mindanao Observer.[5]
In 1984, he was appointed as City Councilor of Dipolog after the death of his brother, Jacobo Amatong. He would then be appointed by former President Corazon Aquino to serve as Officer-in-Charge Governor of Zamboanga del Norte from 1986, until being elected as such in 1988 and 1992.[6] After leaving the provincial capitol in 1995, he ran again for, won and served as Governor from 1998 to 2004. From there, he briefly retired from politics.[6]
Amatong made his run for Governor in 2010 but was defeated. In 2013, he ran for Congressman of the 3rd District of Zamboanga del Norte and won.[7] He would later on run for and win re-election bids in 2016 and 2019.
Notable works
In 2017, Amatong introduced House Bill No. 5040 in the House of Representatives seeking to carve out a new province from Zamboanga del Norte. The proposed Zamboanga Hermosa province was to consist of 12 municipalities and 2 legislative districts that make up the 3rd legislative district of Zamboanga del Norte:[8][9] Baliguian, Godod, Gutalac, Kalawit, Labason, Leon B. Postigo, Liloy (its proposed capital), Salug, Sibuco, Siocon, Sirawai, and Tampilisan. However, the bill ultimately did not pass the 16th congress.[10]
In 2020, House Bill No. 4226 which Congressman Amatong authored was approved by the House Committee on Basic Education. HB No. 4226 seeks to convert Siocon National High School in the far-flung municipality of Siocon into Siocon Science High School.[11]
Recognitions
In 2014, Amatong was one of the awardees of the UPAA Distinguished Awardees by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association for his role in Good Governance.[12]
Personal life
Amatong is married to Anita Alto Amatong, and have three children together.
See also
- List of Philippine House committees
- Politics of the Philippines
- Congress of the Philippines
- Outline of the Philippines
References
- ^ "Isagani Amatong Biography – PeoPlaid Profile, Career". PeoPlaid. November 8, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "PROFILE OF A GOVERNOR". zamboangadelnorte.com. Archived from the original on June 1, 2004. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ "Personal Profile of Gov. Isagani Sybico Amatong". oocities.org. Archived from the original on March 14, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Zamboanga del Norte's Tatay Gani Receives UP Alumni Award on Good Governance". Andres Bonifacio College. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Maslog, Crispin C. (1993). The Rise and Fall of Philippine Community Newspapers. Philippine Press Institute. p. 25. ISBN 9789718703090.
- ^ a b "Distinguished Governors of the Province". Old website of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte (ZaNorte). Archived from the original on October 1, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; December 3, 2013 suggested (help) - ^ Pangilinan, Rei Maricon (May 23, 2013). "LP dominates lower House races". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
- ^ Isagani S. Amatong (February 14, 2017). "House Bill No. 5040: An Act Creating the Province of Zamboanga Hermosa from the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte" (PDF). www.congress.gov.ph. Republic of the Philippines – House of Representatives. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- ^ "Seventeenth Congress First Regular Session 2016 – 2017" (PDF). Journal of the House of Representatives. No. 73. Journal Service Plenary Affairs Bureau. February 21, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
{{cite journal}}:|volume=has extra text (help) - ^ RMN News TEAM (June 23, 2017). "Zamboanga del Norte, planong hatiin sa dalawang probinsya". rmn.ph. Radio Mindanao Network. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Quismorio, Ellson (August 6, 2020). "Siocon Science High School bill hurdles House panel". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ^ "UPAA announces this year's Distinguished Alumni Awardees". GMA News. June 10, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
External links
- 1940 births
- Living people
- Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians
- People from Dipolog
- University of the Philippines alumni
- University of the Philippines Diliman alumni
- Filipino city and municipal councilors
- Governors of Zamboanga del Norte
- Politicians from Zamboanga del Norte
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Zamboanga del Norte