Eric Olivarez
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Eric Olivarez | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Olivarez |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Olivarez |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Olivarez |
| 26th Mayor of Parañaque | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Mayor | Joan Villafuerte-Densing |
| Preceded by | Edwin Olivarez |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Olivarez |
| Member of Parañaque City Council from the 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric de Leon Olivarez Malate, Manila, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2024–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | PDP (2018–2024) Liberal (2009–2018) PMP (2007-2009) |
| Relations | Edwin Olivarez (brother) |
| Children | 2, including Eric Jed |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | California State University, Los Angeles (BS) De La Salle University (BA, MS, EdD) |
| Occupation | Professor, politician |
| Profession | Nurse, educator |
Eric de Leon Olivarez[2][3] is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Parañaque's first district since 2025, a seat he previously held from 2013 to 2022. Between his terms, he served as the 26th mayor of Parañaque, switching positions with his brother Edwin Olivarez.
Eric Olivarez earned his undergraduate degree for Bachelor of Arts major in History & Political Science at De La Salle University, Manila. He later earned his degree for Bachelor of Science in nursing at the California State University and passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEx) in Los Angeles, California, USA.[4]
Upon returning to the Philippines to manage their family-owned school, he also finished his Masteral and Doctoral Degrees in Educational Management at De La Salle University, Manila.[5]
Olivarez became a Commissioner and Accreditor at the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA, Inc.) and a Member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team - Teacher Education Program of the Commission on Higher Education in the National Capital Region. He also served as Vice President for Academics and Services at Olivarez College in Parañaque and as a graduate school assistant professor lecturer at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education of De La Salle University.[6][7]
Politics
Olivarez entered politics in 2007 when he ran for a seat on the Parañaque City Council, where he served for six years. In 2013, he ran for the city's first district congressional seat and won, succeeding his older brother, Edwin Olivarez, who was elected mayor. He served as congressman for three consecutive terms until 2022, when he and his brother effectively switched positions. Eric ran and won the mayoralty,[8] while Edwin stepped down.[9][10]
In the 2025 National and Local Election, Olivarez once again ran for the congressional seat of the first district and successfully reclaimed the position.[11] In a parallel move, his brother Edwin ran for mayor and was also re-elected, marking another switch in their political roles.[12][13]