John Rey Tiangco

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Marcelo and the surname or paternal family name is Tiangco.

The Honorable John Rey Tiangco
22nd Mayor of Navotas
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Vice Mayor	Tito Sanchez
Preceded by	Toby Tiangco
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Vice Mayor	Patrick Joseph Javier (2010–2013) Clint Geronimo (2013–2019)
Preceded by	Toby Tiangco
Succeeded by	Toby Tiangco
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Navotas
In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Toby Tiangco
Succeeded by	Toby Tiangco
Personal details
Born	(1972-11-21) November 21, 1972 (age 52) Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Political party	Partido Navoteño (2010–present)
Other political affiliations	UNA (c. 2012–2013)
Spouse	Barbara Pardo ​ (m. 2006)​ [1]
Children	3
Parents	Restituto Tiangco (father) Erlinda M. Tiangco (mother)
Occupation	Politician
Website	https://johnreytiangco.com/

John Reynald Marcelo Tiangco (born November 21, 1972) is a Filipino politician who has served as mayor of Navotas since 2022, having previously held the position from 2010 to 2019. A member of the local Partido Navoteño, Tiangco served as the representative for the lone district of Navotas prior to his return to the city's mayoralty, preceding and succeeding his brother Toby.

Political career

Mayor of Navotas (2010–2019)

2010 election

John Rey Tiangco ran unopposed for mayor in the 2010 Navotas local elections for the local party, Partido Navoteño. At the same time, his brother, Tobias "Toby" Tiangco, who had founded the party and had just completed his third term as the mayor of Navotas, ran for a position in the House of Representatives. John Rey became mayor of Navotas on June 30, 2010.^[2][3] Under the slogan "Navotas, NavotaAs! Itaas ang antas ng buhay Navoteño" (English: Raise the standard of life of the people of Navotas), he vowed to prioritize health, education, livelihood, peace and order, and housing projects in Navotas.

First term (2010–2013)

In cooperation with his brother Tobias, Tiangco made rapid progress with government projects.^{[citation needed]} They announced that the first public hospital in the city would be built, and construction began in August 2014.^{[citation needed]} Housing projects sought to provide relief to those displaced by fires or living in danger zones, and additional pumping stations were established due to the city's flooding problems.^{[citation needed]} In education, Tiangco's administration launched the NavotaAs Scholarship Program, Kindergarten on Wheels (KOW), and Computer Outreach Learning (COOL).^{[citation needed]} Under his administration, CCTVs were installed for public security and additional emergency response vehicles entered service.^{[citation needed]}

2013 election

Tiangco was elected to a second term in the 2013 Navotas local elections, with Partido Navoteño securing every seat in the Navotas City Council.^[4][5]

Second term (2013–2016)

Tiangco's biggest accomplishment during his second term as mayor was the opening of the Navotas City Hospital.^[6] Other projects included establishing Navotas Manpower Training Center and Tumana Public Market at Brgy. NBBS Dagat-dagatan, and an additional health center at NBBS Kaunlaran.^{[citation needed]}

2016 election

Tiangco ran unopposed in the 2016 elections.^{[citation needed]}

Third term as mayor (2016–2019)

Under Tiangco's third administration, the city added a hemodialysis unit at Navotas City Hospital.^[7] New health facilities, scholarships, housing projects and livelihood programs were established. He initiated drug-rehabilitation program Bidahan.^[8]

The NavoBangka program provided free fishing boats to deserving fisherfolk,^[9] and a scholarship was provided for the children of fisherfolk^[10] as well as athletic and art scholarships, and cash incentives for public school graduates.^{[citation needed]}

Other programs launched during his third term include the Navoteño Film Festival,^[11] Avot tour, One on One with Juan, NavoConnect Free Wifi,^[12] R10 Family Zone, free birth registration, and a baby care kit for newborns.^[13]

2019 election

Tiangco ran for the congressional seat for Navotas in the 2019 elections. For this election, Partido Navoteño entered into an alliance with Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), the party of the future Vice President Sara Duterte.^{[citation needed]}

He won and exchanged positions with his brother Toby, who had represented the city for the preceding nine years. John Rey received 80,265 votes compared to his closest opponent, Marielle del Rosario, who received 30,050 votes.^{[citation needed]}

Representative (2019–2022)

Within the first month of becoming the representative for the Lone District of Navotas, he has already filed House Bills in Congress that will continue to improve the quality of life of Navoteños. One of these bills is HB No. 876^[14] or LRT Extension Act that extends the LRT Line 1 from Monumento in Caloocan to Navotas to make the city more accessible to people. He has also filed HB No. 877^[15] or the Teachers Incentives Act that aims to increase salaries of public school teachers and non-teaching personnel, in addition to giving them incentives.

He served for one term during the 18th Congress.

Committee Vice-Chairmanships

• Banks And Financial Intermediaries^[16]
• Transportation^[17]

House Bills Authored

Source:^[18]

• HB No. 876 - LRT 1 Extension Act
• HB No. 877 - Teachers Incentives Act
• HB No. 875 - Navotas Fish Port Complex Modernization and Rehabilitation Act
• HB No. 874 - Barangay Health Workers Act^[19]
• HB No. 874 - Fisherfolk Livelihood Act

Mayor of Navotas (2022–present)

Tiangco (left) during the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars on December 16, 2023.

Tiangco ran for mayor of Navotas in 2022, switching places with his brother Toby once again, under Partido Navoteño. He eventually won the elections, earning his fourth nonconsecutive term as mayor. He received 80,908 votes over his closest opponent, RC Cruz of Aksyon, who received 44,970 votes.

Awards and Recognitions

Tiangco has been recognized with:^{[20][better source needed]}

• Bronze Seal of Good Housekeeping (2011)
• Silver Seal of Good Housekeeping (2012)
• Seal of Good Local Governance (2015 & 2017)
• Seal of Child-Friendly City (2016)
• Commission on Audit (COA) Unqualified Opinion (2016, 2017 & 2018)
• NCR Top 1, 2017 BLGF Collection Target for Receipts from Economic Enterprises
• NCR Top 2, 2017 BLGF Collection Target for Total Local Revenues
• 2017 Timely and Accurate Submission of Electronic Statement of Receipts and Expenditures
• Galing Pook Award (2018)
• Seal of Good Education Governance (2018)
• National Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Award (2018)
• Most Outstanding Accounting Office (2018)

Political controversies

Controversy arose in July 2011 when a private organization filed a case with the Ombudsman of the Philippines against many prominent figures in the Navotas government for violating Republic Act 3019 (the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Law). The individuals involved include Tiangco, his brother Tobias, vice mayor P. J. Javier, and every member of the city council. They were accused of approving a city resolution that would cause "automatic withdrawal of the recognition and acknowledgement" of the complainant, resulting in significant negative impacts.^[21]

References

1. "LOOK: John Rey Tiangco and wife Barbie celebrate 18th anniversary". Politiko Metro Manila. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
2. "2010 Election results count on Navotas". GMA News. GMA. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
3. Natividad, Beverly T. "It's all in t he family in Navotas, San Juan; Marquez files CoC". Inquirer.net. Archived from the original on December 5, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2009.
4. Mateo, Janvic. "UNA dominated race in Navotas". Philstar.com. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
5. "Re-electionist John Rey Tiangco proclaimed winner in race for Navotas mayor". GMA News.com. GMA. May 14, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
6. Melican, Nathaniel R. (September 8, 2013). "Navotas' first hospital ever to open in early 2014, says mayor". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
7. https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-times/20170629/281745564400305. Retrieved August 11, 2019 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
8. "11 drug addicts complete Navotas rehab". Politiko Metro Manila. August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
9. De Leon, Susan G. (December 11, 2018). "80 Navoteño fisherfolk get fiberglass boats". pia.gov.ph. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
10. "Navotas inks pact with fisherfolk family scholars". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
11. "Navotas City Presents: The 3rd Navoteño Film Festival Official Entries". Movie News + More Entertainment. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
12. Valenzuela, Nikka G. (April 17, 2019). "Navotas offers free Wi-Fi in 42 hotspots". newsinfo.inquirer.net. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
13. "WATCH: Navotas Mayor Tiangco gives baby kit for new mothers". metronewscentral.net. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
14. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 3, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
15. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 3, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
16. "House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
17. "House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
18. "House of Representatives House Members". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
19. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 3, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
20. "Congressman John Rey Tiangco - Navotaas". John Rey Tiangco. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
21. Mangunay, Kristina Fellise (July 16, 2011). "Criminal raps filed vs Navotas mayor, other city officials". Inquirer.net. Retrieved July 16, 2011.