Carlo Lopez

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villongcoand the surname or paternal family name is Lopez.

• • Nacionalista (since 2021) ^[a]
  • Aksyon Demokratiko (2024–present) ^[2]

Carlo Lopez
Official portrait during the 17th Congress of the Philippines
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila
In office June 30, 2010 –June 30, 2019
Other political affiliations	Lakas–CMD (2007–2009) Liberal (2009–2016) PDP–Laban (2016–2021)
Spouse	Margareth Lopez
Relatives	Mel Lopez (uncle) Manny Lopez (cousin) Alex Lopez (cousin)
Profession	Politician

Carlo Vincent Villongco Lopez ^[3] (born January 5, 1965), is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Manila's 2nd district from 2010 to 2019.

Political career

Lopez served as 2nd district councilor from 2007 until 2010. He served as representative of the same district to the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2019. He ran for the same spot in 2022, but lost to incumbent Rolan Valeriano. ^[4] Lopez's notable laws proposed in the congress was to require the Department of Public Works and Highways to finish the road already they started. ^{[5] [6]}

In 2024, he coalesced with Isko Moreno under the slate dubbed Yorme's Choice aiming to reclaim his former congressional post in 2025. ^{[7] [8]}

Electoral performance

2022

2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	NUP	Rolan Valeriano (incumbent)	70,146	62.11
	Nacionalista	Carlo Lopez	42,787	37.89
Total votes			112,933	100.00
	NUP hold

2016

2016 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberal	Carlo Lopez (incumbent)	72,409
Invalid or blank votes			31,156
Total votes			103,565
	Liberal hold

2013

2013 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberal	Carlo Lopez	55,468	68.82
	UNA	Edward Tan	25,128	31.18
Total votes			80,596	100.00
	Liberal hold

2010

2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberal	Carlo Lopez	47,710	55.51
	Nacionalista	Roland Valeriano	37,141	43.21
	Independent	Jaime Balmas	902	1.05
	Independent	Jeffry Alacre	203	0.24
Valid ballots			85,956	92.37
Invalid or blank votes			7,097	7.63
Total votes			93,053	100.00
	Liberal hold

Personal life

Lopez is a cousin of former Manila 1st district congressman Manny Lopez, ^[9] and former mayoral candidate Alex Lopez. ^[10]

Notes

1. Even though he sworn as a member of Aksyon Demokratiko, he still registered on his certificate of candidacy under Nacionalista

References

1. "Lopez, Carlo Vincent Villongco - Certificate of Candidacy" (PDF).
2. "Team Yorme sa Maynila, nanumpa na sa Aksyon Demokratiko". Remate. September 9, 2024.
3. "PROFILE: CARLO LOPEZ | Candidate for Member, House Of Representatives - 2022 elections". PHVOTE. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
4. Maderazo, Jake J. (May 24, 2022). "Dynasties must realize there's no forever in politics". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
5. "EDITORYAL - Nakatiwangwang na kalsada, ibabawal". Philstar.com. August 18, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
6. Romero, Paolo (August 16, 2010). "Lawmaker wants road repairs done in 72 hours". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
7. DOMENDEN, JOCELYN (September 10, 2024). ""YORME'S CHOICE" NANUMPA SA AKSYON DEMOKRATIKO". SAKSI NGAYON. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
8. Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (October 1, 2024). "Nine aspiring lawmakers file COCs for NCR's House seats". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
9. "EX-CONG LOPEZ RUMESBAK SA DATING MANILA COUNCILOR". SAKSI NGAYON. July 15, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
10. Maderazo, Jake J. (May 24, 2022). "Dynasties must realize there's no forever in politics". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 28, 2024.