Victor Rodriguez Sumulong (May 19, 1946 – January 6, 2009) was a Filipino politician.
Victor "Vic" Sumulong | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Antipolo | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – January 6, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Angelito Gatlabayan |
| Succeeded by | Danilo Leyble |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Antipolo | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Post dissolved |
| Constituency | at-large district |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Angelito Gatlabayan |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| Undersecretary for the Department of the Interior and Local Government | |
| In office 1992–1996 | |
| President | Fidel V. Ramos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 19, 1946 Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines |
| Died | January 6, 2009 (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 Rodriguez |
| Residence(s) | Antipolo, Rizal |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
editSumulong 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
edit- ^ a b "Sumulong, Victor: Personal Information". I-Site.ph. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
- ^ Tarra Quismundo (2009-01-06). "Antipolo mayor dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-01-06.