Jun Chipeco

Joaquin Montañano Chipeco Jr., commonly known as Jun Chipeco, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, public administrator, civic leader, and realtor who last served as representative of the Lone District of Calamba from 2019 to 2022. He also served as mayor of Calamba from 2004 to 2013, representative of the 2nd District of Laguna from 1987 to 1992, 1995 to 2004, and 2013 to 2019, vice governor of Laguna from 1986 to 1987, and provincial board member from 1971 to 1986. He greatly contributed to improving education, health, and infrastructure in his city. During his tenure, the city was chosen as the regional development center of the Calabarzon Region. During his term, the City College of Calamba, the new City Hall of Calamba for Mayor Lajara's term, the Pamilihang Panlungsod ng Calamba and the Calamba Recreational and Institutional Complex were established. He is the second member of the Chipeco family involved in politics. On July 10, 2020, he is one of the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN. After being term-limited, he ran for a comeback as representative for Calamba in 2025, but lost to his successor Cha Hernandez.

Filipino politician

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Montañano and the surname or paternal family name is Chipeco.

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The Honorable Joaquin Chipeco Jr.
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Calamba
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Charisse Anne Hernandez
Member of the House of Representatives from Laguna's 2nd district
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Timmy Chipeco
Succeeded by	Ruth Mariano-Hernandez
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by	Rodolfo Tingzon
Succeeded by	Timmy Chipeco
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Preceded by	Leonides De Leon
Succeeded by	Rodolfo Tingzon
22nd Mayor of Calamba
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Vice Mayor	Pursino Oruga (2004–2010) Severino Lajara (2010–2013)
Preceded by	Severino Lajara
Succeeded by	Timmy Chipeco
Governor of Laguna
Acting
In office May 19, 1986 – June 19, 1986
Governor	Felicismo San Luis
4th Vice Governor of Laguna
In office March 25, 1986 – March 24, 1987
Governor	Felicismo San Luis
Preceded by	Leandro Balquiedra
Succeeded by	Restituto Luna
Member of the Laguna Provincial Board
In office December 30, 1971 – March 25, 1986
Constituency	At-large
Personal details
Born	(1942-08-15) August 15, 1942 (age 83) Quiapo, Manila, Philippines
Party	Nacionalista (until 1978, 2010–2012, since 2018)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (1987, 2012–2018) Lakas–CMD (2008–2010) KAMPI (2001–2008) LDP (1988–1992, 1995–2001) NPC (1992–1995) PDP–Laban (1987–1988) UNIDO (1986–1987) Independent (1986) KBL (1978–1986)
Spouse	Nelia San Buenaventura
Children	4, including Timmy
Parent(s)	Joaquin E. Chipeco Sr. Remedios Montañano
Alma mater	University of Santo Tomas (BA) San Beda College (LL.B)
Occupation	Politician, civic leader, realtor
Profession	Lawyer

Joaquin Montañano Chipeco Jr., commonly known as Jun Chipeco, is a Filipino lawyer, politician, public administrator, civic leader, and realtor who last served as representative of the Lone District of Calamba from 2019 to 2022. He also served as mayor of Calamba from 2004 to 2013, representative of the 2nd District of Laguna from 1987 to 1992, 1995 to 2004, and 2013 to 2019, vice governor of Laguna from 1986 to 1987, and provincial board member from 1971 to 1986.^[1] He greatly contributed to improving education, health, and infrastructure in his city. During his tenure, the city was chosen as the regional development center of the Calabarzon Region. During his term, the City College of Calamba, the new City Hall of Calamba for Mayor Lajara's term, the Pamilihang Panlungsod ng Calamba and the Calamba Recreational and Institutional Complex were established. He is the second member of the Chipeco family involved in politics.

On July 10, 2020, he is one of the 70 representatives who voted to reject the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN.^[2] After being term-limited, he ran for a comeback as representative for Calamba in 2025, but lost to his successor Cha Hernandez.

References

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1. ^ "GMA, De Castro lead flag-raising ceremonies in Baguio, Manila". Manila Bulletin. December 31, 2004. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
2. ^ Perez-Rubio, Bella (July 10, 2020). "List of lawmakers who voted for and against ABS-CBN franchise renewal". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 22, 2020.

Political offices
Preceded by Leandro Balquiedra	Vice Governor of Laguna 1986–1987	Succeeded by Restituto Luna
Preceded by Severino Lajara	Mayor of Calamba 2004–2013	Succeeded by Timmy Chipeco
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Leonides De Leon	Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Laguna 1987–1992	Succeeded by Rodolfo Tingzon
Preceded by Rodolfo Tingzon	Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Laguna 1995–2004	Succeeded by Timmy Chipeco
Preceded by Timmy Chipeco	Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd District of Laguna 2013–2019	Succeeded by Ruth Mariano-Hernandez
New district	Member of the House of Representatives from the Lone District of Calamba 2019–2022	Succeeded by Charisse Anne Hernandez