Joey Hizon
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July 21, 1958
Joey Hizon | |
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 Official portrait, 2004 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Amado Bagatsing |
| Succeeded by | Amado Bagatsing |
| Member of the City Council of Manila from 5th district | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Dungao Hizon, Jr. July 21, 1958 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | November 18, 2016 (aged 58) Manila, Philippines |
| Citizenship | Filipino |
| Party | PMP (2006–2009; 2015–2016) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2004–2006; 2009–2015) Liberal (1998–2004) PRP (1992–1998) |
| Spouse | Lita Hizon |
| Occupation | Politician |
Jose "Joey" Dungao Hizon Jr. (July 21, 1958 – November 18, 2016) was a Filipino politician from Manila, Philippines.
Hizon started his political career in Manila as city councilor in 1992 until 1998. In 1998, he ran as congressman for fifth district and won. He managed to retain his seat in 2001,[1] and 2004 elections which he defeated councilor Kim Atienza and two others.[2]
In 2007 elections, Hizon was picked by then-Senator Alfredo Lim as his running mate. While Lim won, Hizon lost to former actor and three-term councilor Isko Moreno Domagoso.[3]
In 2010 and 2016, he attempted to return to his congressional post, but lost to Amado Bagatsing and his daughter Cristal, respectively.[4]
Personal life
Hizon was married to Lita Hizon.[5] His sons Joey III and Jaybee are also in politics, having served as members of the Manila City Council in separate instances.
