Fredenil Castro
Fredenil "Fred" H. Castro (born April 27, 1951) is a Filipino politician. A member of the National Unity Party, he has been elected to five terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Second District of Capiz. He first won election to Congress in 2001, and was re-elected in 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2016.
Fredenil H. Castro | |
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| Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office January 21, 2019 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Rolando Andaya Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Martin Romualdez |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – January 21, 2019 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Sergio Apostol |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Capiz | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jane T. Castro |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente J. Andaya, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jane T. Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1951 Dumalag, Capiz, Philippines |
| Political party | Independent (2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (2001–2007) Lakas-CMD (2007–2010) |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Tan |
| Residence | Parañaque City, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (B.A.) San Beda College (LLB) |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
Personal Life
He took up a Bachelor of Arts in Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion, graduating in 1971, and he attained a Bachelor of Laws in San Beda College in 1975. He is a member of the Legal Management Council of the Philippines and the Association of Bank Lawyers of the Philippines. He is married to Jane Tan. He is the former Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines during the 17th Congress.
References
- "Member Information: Fred H. Castro". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- "13th Congress Database". i-site.ph. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
Notes
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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| Preceded by Vicente J. Andaya, Jr. |
Representative, 2nd District of Capiz 2001–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |