Teodoro Locsin, Jr.
| Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. PLH |
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| Member of the House of Representatives from Makati City's First District | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Joker Arroyo |
| Succeeded by | Monique Yazmin Lagdameo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1948 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP-LABAN |
| Spouse(s) | Ma. Lourdes Barcelon |
| Residence | Tuscany Condominium, Makati City |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Occupation | Businessman, Journalist |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin, Jr., PLH is a Philippine politician, lawyer, and journalist who served as congressman for the 1st district of Makati from 2001 to 2010.[1] He currently does the editorial segment titled "Teditorial" for ANC's nightly newscast, The World Tonight.[2]
Early life
Locsin was born in Manila on November 13, 1948. His father was the prominent newspaperman and publisher Teodoro Locsin, Sr.[1]
When Senior Associate Justice Leonardo Quisumbing retired from the Supreme Court on November 5, 2009, Locsin was among the candidates nominated by the Judicial and Bar Council as a potential replacement.[3]
Personal life
He is married to Ma. Lourdes Barcelon, who ran for Congress at the First District of Makati for the Liberal Party, but lost to outgoing Councilor Monique Yasmin Lagdameo of PDP-Laban. She ran for such post as her husband is ineligible to seek reelection after three consecutive terms of service.
He was formerly married to Philippine Stocks Exchange officer Vivian Yuchengco. They have two daughters, Margarita and Bianca.
Career history
- Radio anchor of DZRH Executive Session (2014-present)
- Segment anchor of The World Tonight's TEDitorial (2011–present)
- Former host of Assignment on ABS-CBN (1994–2003)
- Publisher and editor-in-chief of Today Newspaper (Manila Standard Today) (1993–2005)
- Executive director of Philippine Free Press magazine (1993–present)
- Publisher of The Daily Globe newspaper (1988–1993)
- Presidential speechwriter of Office of the President (1985–1992)
- Presidential spokesperson, legal counsel and speechwriter, office of Pres. Corazon Aquino of Ministry of Information, Malacañang (1986–1988)
- Lecturer of US War College (1991)
- Executive assistant to the chairman of Ayala Corporation and Bank of the Philippine Islands (1982–1985)
- Associate of Angara, Abello, Concepcion, Regala and Cruz Law offices (1977–1982)
- Editorial writer of Philippine Free Press (1967–1972)
References
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| Preceded by | Representative, 1st District of Makati City 2001–2010 |
Succeeded by Monique Yazmin Lagdameo |
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Locsin, Teodoro Jr | Personal Information. Available at: http://www.i-site.ph/Databases/Congress/12thHouse/personal/locsin-personal.html [Accessed November 7, 2009].
- ↑ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/list/teditorial
- ↑ Quisumbing retires; JBC grills nominees. Available at: http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/18237-quisumbing-retires-jbc-grills-nominees.html [Accessed November 8, 2009].
