Alvaro Antonio

Alvaro Trinidad Antonio, also known by his nickname Bong or Ambong, (born February 19, 1952) is a Filipino politician, who was the Governor of Cagayan from 2007 to 2016. He is a former pro-bono lawyer at the Citizen's Legal Action Office (now known as Public Assistance Office or PAO) and a former mayor of Alcala.

The Honourable
Alvaro Antonio
Governor of Cagayan
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byEdgar Lara
Succeeded byManuel Mamba
Mayor of Alcala
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Personal details
Born
Alvaro Trinidad Antonio

(1952-02-19) February 19, 1952
Alcala, Cagayan, Philippines
Political partyUnited Nationalist Alliance
SpouseTeresita Ignacio Antonio
ProfessionLawyer
Politician

Education

Antonio spent his high school years at San Jacinto Seminary, where he graduated in 1968. He thereafter went to the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in Manila, to pursue his college studies. Antonio completed his baccalaureate in philosophy, with honors, in 1972. Antonio proceeded to take up law, also at UST. While finishing his law degree, Antonio joined the Suprema Lex Fraternity.

Career

Antonio started his career as a pro bono lawyer at the Citizen's Legal Action Office (now the Public Attorney's Office). He then ran and won as mayor of his hometown of Alcala, Cagayan. In 2007, he was elected as Governor of Cagayan, with the support of then Congressman Manuel Mamba and Senator Juan Ponce Enrile. Mamba later broke away because of allegations of corruption and jueteng against Antonio. Antonio went on to win two more terms. He took a leave after 3 terms and then lost in 2019 to the incumbent Governor Manuel Mamba landing in third place.

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