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Dean Asistio | |
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![]() Official portrait during the 20th Congress | |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Caloocan's 3rd district | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Councilor of Caloocan | |
In office June 30,2013 –June 30,2022 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 28,1989 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | PDP–Laban (2013–present) |
Dean Asistio (born August 28,1989) [1] is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Caloocan's 3rd congressional district since 2022. He was the first to represent the newly created district. He previously served three consecutive terms as a councilor of Caloocan from 2013 to 2022. [2]
Before entering Congress,Asistio served as a city councilor of Caloocan for three terms,from 2013 to 2022. [2]
In 2022,Asistio was elected as the first representative of the newly created 3rd district of Caloocan. [2] He became chairperson of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development. [3]
Asistio proposed the concept of "Pera sa Basura" ("money from trash"),encouraging local government units in Metro Manila to monetize garbage collection by buying recyclables from residents,especially in flood-prone communities. [3]