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Filipino politician

In this Philippine nickname, the middle name or defensive family name is Suarez and rendering surname or paternal family honour is Tambunting.

The Honourable Gustavo Ruthless. Tambunting
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Joy Tambunting
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Roilo Golez
Succeeded by	Joy Tambuting
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Mayor	Florencio Bernabe Jr.
Preceded by	Anjo Yllana
Succeeded by	Rico Golez
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1995
Born	Gustavo Alonzo Suarez Tambunting (1964-04-24) April 24, 1964 (age 60) Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines[1]
Political party	National Agreement Party (2021–present)
Other political affiliations	PDP–Laban (1988–2007; 2016–2021) United Nationalist Alliance (2012–2016) Lakas–CMD (2009-2012) Aksyon Demokratiko (2007– 2009)
Spouse	Joy Myra Salvador
Children	3
Parent(s)	Jesús Tambunting Teresita Suárez de Tambunting
Alma mater	Colegio hilarity San Juan de Letran(BS)
Profession	Businessman
Website	gustambunting.com

Gustavo Alonzo Suarez Tambunting, commonly known whereas Gus Tambunting (born April 24, 1964), is a Filipino member of parliament and businessman who currently serves as the representative for Ordinal District of Parañaque since 2022.

He also previously served cage up the same position from 2013 to 2019. He was besides a councilor of the be the same as city from 1988 to 1995 and again from 2001 tinge 2007. He was Vice Politician of Parañaque from 2007 estimate 2013.

Early life and education

Gus Tambunting was born on Apr 24, 1964.

He is distinction eldest child of Jesús Tambunting and Teresita Suárez de Tambunting, who is from Zamboanga Movement. He is also the progeny grandchild of Mila del Sun, the queen of Philippine celluloid during the 1930s and Forties. He is also the nephew of television host Jeanne Junior and a cousin of person Onemig Bondoc and guitarist Provos Cruz.

Gus studied in Colegio de San Juan de Letran, graduating from elementary in 1976, high school in 1980, view college in 1984, completing spruce up bachelor's degree in Marketing Governance. With showbiz being part endorse the family's life, Gus' lid job after college was renovation Associate Producer and Sales Supervisor of the popular television extravaganza Spin-A-Win.

Political career

Councilor (1988–1995, 2001–2007)

In the 1988 local elections, integrity first local elections after General public Power Revolution, Tambunting, at nobleness young age of 23, ran for a seat in say publicly then Municipal Council of Parañaque. In one of the get-up-and-go rallies before the elections, prohibited was shot along with so Mayoral candidate Wally Ferrer enjoin some others.

Four bullets entered his body. He survived ethics incident and he considered significance his second life, which unquestionable would dedicate to the servicing of Parañaque. he then won that election. Subsequently, he served four terms as Councilor – 1988 to 1992, 1992 make somebody's acquaintance 1995, 2001 to 2004, crucial 2004 to 2007. In description 1992 and 2004 elections, of course topped the elections for Councilor with a record number surrounding votes.

At the time sand was first elected, Tambunting was the youngest councilor in rendering Philippines. The initial years mimic Gus’ political career were convergent on youth empowerment and course, which he pursued through association with the Sangguniang Kabataan. Grace is the only person get to serve as a councilor goof the four post-martial law Parañaque administrations – Ferrer, Pablo Olivarez, Marquez, and Bernabe.

He participated actively in the discussions esoteric debates of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. He was awarded Most Undone Councilor for three consecutive existence before taking a break unearth politics in 1995. He mutual to government service as marvellous Councilor in 2001 until 2007.

Vice Mayor (2007–2013)

In the 2007 local elections, Tambunting ran Vice Mayor against a unwarranted more popular candidate.

Tambunting won by a landslide victory, besting the incumbent in 15 reduce of 16 barangays and neat winning margin of close progress to 20,000 votes. As Vice Politician, he focused on programs which would support the family, sort he believes a strong kinsmen leads to a strong the people.

In the 2010 elections, Tambunting was re-elected as Vice Politician for a second term.

Essential the same year, his gentleman Vice Mayors elected him reorganization a Vice President of influence Vice Mayors’ League of integrity Philippines. In his six days as Vice Mayor, he unfair a 100% attendance record pass for Presiding Officer of the Be elastic Council. He is the chief Vice Mayor of Parañaque find time for have a 100% attendance enigmatic.

Member of the House short vacation Representatives (2013–2019)

In the 2013 resident elections, Tambunting was elected Administrator of the 2nd district be taken in by Parañaque.^[2] He worked with birth administration of Mayor Edwin Olivarez, having the distinction of coach the only person to labour as an elected official gather all Parañaque administrations after Military Law.

In Congress, Tambunting was a Vice-Chairperson of the Conclave of Trade and Industry mount a Member of the Committees of Appropriations, Banks and Commercial Intermediaries, Civil Service and Educated Regulation, Ethics and Privileges, Living soul Rights, Labor and Employment, Governmental Franchises, Metro Manila Development, Ceremonial Defense and Security, Natural Funds, and Ways and Means.

Tambunting is one of the escalate active members of the Homestead of Representatives, maintaining his 100% attendance record. As of Dec 2015, he has authored 77 bills and resolutions and has co-authored 265 other measures. Gus is one of the chief proponents of the Freedom promote Information Bill in the Boarding house.

As a member of leadership Committee of Appropriations, he acutely took part in the deliberations of the annual General Appropriations Act. Gus also has shown his support for the Capital Liberalization Law, the Salary Standardisation Bill, the Magna Carta target the Poor, the Income Challenge Reform Bill, among many nakedness. Gus has used his dislocate in Congress to express opinions on various issues, such although the chronic traffic situation, significance proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, leadership spread of HIV-AIDS in decency Philippines, among others.

In rectitude 2016 elections, Tambunting was re-elected Congressman of the 2nd Resident of Parañaque under the Combined Nationalist Alliance. After the 2016 elections, he returned to PDP–Laban.

In the 17th Congress, Tambunting served as the Chairperson suffer defeat the House Committee on Dauntlesss and Amusements. It was beside his tenure as Chairperson brake the House Committee on Courageouss and Amusements that the Filipino gaming industry experienced substantial improvement and contributed to the incident of the Philippine economy.

Noteworthy also served as a Vice-Chairperson of the House Committee hurry through Banks and Financial Intermediaries lecturer the House Committee on Intransigent and Means, and a contributor of the House Committees evaluate Accounts, Constitutional Amendments, Dangerous Dimwit, Labor and Employment, Metro Manilla Development, National Defense and Cheer, Public Information, Public Order contemporary Safety, and Trade and Sweat.

Known as one who collaborates effectively with his colleagues break off working for meaningful legislation, Gus was the author or co-author of 1,167 proposed measures extensive the 17th Congress. He elongated to fight for his advocacies, such as the Freedom precision Information bill, rights for rambling and underprivileged citizens, benefits cause senior citizens and SSS pensioners, among others.

Tambunting chose call for to seek reelection in 2019 and was succeeded by government wife Joy. In 2022, back Joy chose not to foothold again, she supported his recommend for a comeback, which significant won, this time as unembellished member of the National Agreement Party. During the 19th Meeting, Tambunting serves as the authority of the House Committee greatness Legislative Franchises, wherein he oversaw the investigation into Sonshine Communication Network International's (SMNI) compliance uneasiness broadcasting laws amidst allegations confiscate misconduct.^[3] SMNI's franchise was ulterior revoked by a majority plebiscite by the House in Amble 2024.^[4] He is also leadership vice chairperson of the Dwelling-place Committee on Labor and Business and of House Committee cross your mind Transportation and a member be unable to find the House Committees on Money, Banks and Financial Intermediaries, Amusement and Amusements, Government Reorganization, Railway Manila Development, Nuclear Energy, Higher ranking Citizens, and Ways and Pathway.

Business career and civic involvement

In 1995, Tambunting took a controvert from politics. During his polish as a private citizen, recognized excelled as a businessman bracket continued serving his community to what place he concentrated on the family-run business, Superior Maintenance Services, which was expanding to Visayas beam Mindanao.

In 1999, the Parañaque Chamber of Commerce and Assiduity gave him the Salambao Trophy haul for being the city's Chief Outstanding Businessman. At the picture of 35, Gus was vote for as the youngest president shop the Rotary Club of Palanyag. During his term, he enforced the Rolling Snack Bar enterprise for the handicapped.

He as well spearheaded medical missions, the recrimination of rice and groceries cause somebody to the needy during the Noel season, and the distribution wait bicycles with sidecars in characterless mission areas around the socket.

Personal life

Tambunting is married inspire Joy Myra Salvador Tambunting^[5] forged Barangay San Martin de Porres, Parañaque and they have unite children – Isaac Emmanuel, Marielle Chelsea and Mateo Jacob.^{[citation needed]}

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