King Collantes
Filipino lawyer and politician (born 1980)
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King George Leandro Antonio Valencia Collantes (born October 11, 1980) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was elected as a congressman representing Batangas's 3rd congressional district under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) in the 2025 elections.[1][2][3]
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King Collantes | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Batangas's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Maria Theresa Collantes |
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| Born | King George Leandro Antonio Valencia Collantes October 11, 1980 |
| Party | NPC |
| Spouse | Andrea Armi Collantes |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
Early life and education
Collantes was born in Tanauan, Batangas on October 11, 1980, to politicians Sonny Collantes and Maria Theresa Collantes.[2] He passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 2008.[2]
Career
Before entering elective politics, Collantes served as chief of staff to both his parents during their terms in Congress.[2] He is also a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
Political career
In 2025, Collantes won a seat in the 20th House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 3rd district of Batangas. He succeeded his mother, Maria Theresa Collantes, who was term-limited.[2]
Controversies
In 2013, Collantes was involved in a widely reported incident after a video surfaced showing him punching a 66-year-old jeepney driver during a traffic altercation in Pasig. The transport group PISTON urged the Supreme Court and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines to disbar him for misconduct.[4][5]