Victor Sumulong

Victor R. Sumulong (May 19, 1946 January 6, 2009) was a Filipino politician.

Victor "Vic" Sumulong
Mayor of Antipolo City
In office
June 30, 2007  January 6, 2009
Preceded byAngelito Gatlabayan
Succeeded byDanilo O. Leyble
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's 2nd District
In office
June 30, 2004  June 30, 2007
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byAngelito C. Gatlabayan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's Lone District
In office
June 30, 1998  June 30, 2004
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished[1]
Personal details
Born(1946-05-19)May 19, 1946
Antipolo, Rizal
DiedJanuary 6, 2009(2009-01-06) (aged 62)
Makati City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyNPC (1998–2009)
KAMPI (2007–2009)
Spouse(s)Michelle J. Sumulong (deceased)
ProfessionPolitician

Political career

Sumulong was named Assistant Secretary for the Department of Local Government and Community Development by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1975.[2] From 1992 to 1996, Sumulong served as Undersecretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government under the administration of President Fidel Ramos.[2]

Sumulong was elected as a congressman of Antipolo from 1998 to 2004 and a congressman of 2nd District of Antipolo City 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.[3]

gollark: A true shame that the doom code was given to a waterhorse.
gollark: It's 128, I think, yes.
gollark: You do know that an 8G one would require 256 CBs, right? Either that or 128.
gollark: 18 hours until the raffle drawing.
gollark: It's very mundane, but fits the scheme, and is better than `queenqueer` or just the code.

References

  1. Antipolo City was divided into two congressional districts on December 22, 2003 by virtue of RA 9232, electing two representatives beginning in 2004.
  2. "Sumulong, Victor: Personal Information". I-Site.ph. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
  3. Tarra Quismundo (2009-01-06). "Antipolo mayor dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by
Newly-created
Congressman, 2nd District of Antipolo City
19982007
Succeeded by
Angelito Gatlabayan
Political offices
Preceded by
Angelito Gatlabayan
Mayor, Antipolo City
20072009
Succeeded by
Danilo Leyble
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