Alex Lopez (politician)

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Alex Lopez
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Lopez in 2024
Chair of the Philippine Reclamation Authority
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 2023
Relatives
Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University
OccupationLawyer, businessman, government official

Alexander Tantoco Lopez (born November 15, 1958) [1] is a Filipino lawyer, businessman, and government official. He is the chairperson of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. [2] He is the son of former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez, and brother of former Manila 1st district congressman Manny Lopez. [3] He is also the chairperson and CEO of Pacific Concrete Products Inc.

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A graduate of Ateneo Law in 1985, Lopez worked for his father as his chief of staff and personal assistant. [2]

Business career

Lopez is the chairperson and chief executive officer of Pacific Concrete Products Inc. (PCPI), [2] a contractor classified as Quadruple-A, the highest level granted to construction firms in the Philippines. [4]

As PCPI's chair and CEO, Lopez subleased property in Pasay to 3D Analyzer Information Technologies Inc., a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO). The sublease, finalized in January 2024 while Lopez already held his government-appointed PRA position, involved property originally leased from the Philippine National Construction Corporation, a government-owned entity. Lopez's company acknowledged renting to 3D Analyzer, noting it had verified 3D Analyzer's permits and licenses but emphasized that it bore no responsibility for the tenant's operations. Following a raid in October 2024, authorities uncovered illicit online scams conducted by 3D Analyzer, which had falsely reported ceasing operations despite Marcos's earlier directive banning POGOs. PC stated its willingness to cooperate with the investigations. [5]

Political career

Lopez ran for Mayor of Manila in the 2022 elections under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, [6] with Raymond Bagatsing of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan as his running mate. [7] He and Bagatsing were defeated by incumbent vice mayor Honey Lacuna and congressman Yul Servo, respectively. [8] [9]

Lopez filed an electoral protest against Lacuna's victory, alleging "electoral frauds, irregularities, and anomalies" in the election. On October 6, 2022, the Commission on Elections dismissed the protest, citing lack of evidence and baseless claims. [10] [11]

Government career

In 2023, Marcos appointed Lopez as the chairperson of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA). [2] As PRA chair, Lopez was tasked with leading the agency in regulating and overseeing all reclamation projects in the Philippines under Marcos's Build Better More program. [12]

The PRA reported a net income of ₱89.86 billion (about US$1.6 billion) in 2023, an increase from previous years. It was ranked among the most profitable government-owned and controlled corporations in the Philippines that year. [13]

Electoral performance

2022

Manila Mayoral Election
PartyCandidateVotes%
Asenso Honey Lacuna 538,595 63.68
PFP Alexander Lopez166,90819.74
KABAKA Amado Bagatsing 118,69414.03
Reporma Cristina Lim-Raymundo 14,8571.76
PRP Elmer Jamias 4,0570.48
Independent Onofre Abad2,6180.31
Total votes845,729 100.00
Asenso hold

2019

2019 Philippine House of Representatives election in the 2nd District of Manila
PartyCandidateVotes%
Asenso Rolan Valeriano 34,861 36.52
Nacionalista Alexander Lopez32,21533.75
NUP Rodolfo "Ninong" Lacsamana28,37929.73
Total votes95,455 100.00
Asenso gain from PDP–Laban

References

  1. ↑ "ATTY. ALEXANDER T. LOPEZ, OUTSTANDING LEADER OF MANILA". SAKSI NGAYON. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lopez, Tony (May 30, 2024). "Reclamation". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  3. ↑ Bautista, Lakambini. "ATTY. ALEX LOPEZ". League. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  4. ↑ "Pacific Concrete Products, Inc. Overview". SignalHire. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ Buan, Lian (October 10, 2024). "Pasay scam hub's sublessor is firm of reclamation chair Alex Lopez". Rappler . Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ Ramos, Jaleen (March 20, 2022). "Alex Lopez vows to bring fresh perspective to Manila". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  7. ↑ Moaje, Marita (May 12, 2022). "Honey Lacuna takes helm as first female mayor of Manila". Philippine News Agency .
  8. ↑ LOCUS, SUNDY MAE (2022-05-11). "Honey Lacuna proclaimed as Manila's first female mayor". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  9. ↑ Sarao, Zacarian (2022-05-11). "Manila proclaims Honey Lacuna as capital city's first female mayor". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  10. ↑ Mendoza, John Eric (2022-10-08). "Comelec junks poll protest against Manila Mayor Lacuna". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
  11. ↑ UNTALAN, SHERYLIN (October 8, 2022). "Comelec junks electoral protest against Manila Mayor Lacuna". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
  12. ↑ Antonio, Raymund (November 12, 2023). "Marcos approves nomination of Alexander Lopez as PRA chair". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  13. ↑ Montalvo, Pierce Oel (January 20, 2025). "The Philippines' 20 Most and Least Profitable Companies in 2023". BusinessWorld . Retrieved March 19, 2025.
Party political offices
First Partido Federal ng Pilipinas nominee
for Mayor of Manila
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