Carlito Marquez
Filipino politician
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Carlito Marquez (born July 21, 1942) is a Filipino politician.[2] He last served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 1st District of Aklan from 2016 to 2025. He previously served as Governor of Aklan from 2004 to 2013.
Carlito Marquez | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Aklan's 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Jess Marquez |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Teodorico Haresco Jr. |
| Succeeded by | District dissolved |
| Constituency | Lone District |
| 14th Governor of Aklan | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Vice Governor | Ronquillo Tolentino (2004–2007) Gabrielle Calizo-Quimpo (2007–2013) |
| Preceded by | Florencio Miraflores |
| Succeeded by | Florencio Miraflores |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1942[1] |
| Citizenship | Philippines |
| Party | NPC (2015-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (2004-2015) |
| Education | Laguinbanua Elementary School, Aklan College of Kalibo |
| Alma mater | Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Nickname | Lito |
Political career
In 2016, Marquez was elected as Representative of the Lone District of Aklan. During his term as Legislator, one local law was passed entitled Republic Act 11077; An Act Reapportioning the Province of Aklan into Two Legislative District.[3] Lito was the incumbent representative of Aklan from First District.[4] Year 2013, during his last term as the Governor of Aklan, he decided to run as the Kasangga Party-list as first nominee in 2013 Election.[5] In 2016, he is the biggest election spenders in Aklan.[6] He led the unveiling of the two buildings of Agricultural Training Institute in Region 6 along with Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Executive Director of Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA); Dr. Danilo E. Abayon, former University President of ASU; Dr. Arlene Flores, ATI Managers (ATIMA) President; Dr. Eden DLR. Bautista, Center Director of ATI Region 6; former Center Directors and Employees of the said center; Learning Site (LS) Cooperators; ASU Officials; and 4-H Club Regional Officers. In his message, Hon. Marquez expressed the contribution of agriculture sector in achieving progress in the province.[7]
