Democlito Angeles

• Far Eastern University (BA)
• Manuel L. Quezon University (LLB)

Democlito Angeles
Official portrait, 1988
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marikina's at-large district
In office June 30, 1988 –June 30, 1992
Occupation	Politician lawyer

Democlito J. Angeles (born August 3, 1922) was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the representative for Marikina's at-large district from 1988 to 1992.

A graduate of the Far Eastern University, Angeles ran a law office before entering politics. He served as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council before being elected to Congress in the 1987 election. As a representative, he allied with Jovito Salonga and sat on various committees, including the House Agrarian Reform Committee.

Early life and career

Angeles was born on August 3, 1922, in Calumpang, Marikina. ^[1] He studied liberal arts at Far Eastern University and pursued legal studies at Manuel L. Quezon University. ^[1] During his legal career, he operated a law office. ^[1] Before being elected to Congress, he served as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council. ^[1]

House of Representatives (1988–1992)

Election

Main article: 1987 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Marikina received its at-large congressional district upon the effectivity of the 1987 Constitution, after having been grouped in the Pasig–Marikina district since 1984 under the Regular Batasang Pambansa. ^{[2] [3]} Angeles ran for the seat in the subsequent 1987 election, the first following the People Power Revolution. ^[1] During the campaign, he ran under the Liberal Party wing led by senatorial candidate Jovito Salonga. ^[4] He faced two candidates, including Salome Montoya, who was endorsed by President Corazon Aquino. ^[4]

In the May 11 election, Angeles defeated Montoya, receiving 40.93% of the votes counted as of May 13. ^[4] His election was contested before the Commission of Elections, which went on to proclaim him the winner on June 10. ^[5]

Tenure

During his tenure, Angeles sat on six committees—Agrarian Reform, Justice, Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Urban Planning. ^[1]

In November 1987, Angeles endorsed a bill seeking cityhood status for Novaliches. ^[6] In March 1988, Angeles walked out with members of the agrarian reform committee to protest the weakening of a proposed land reform program. ^[7]

Personal life

Angeles was married to Serabella Angeles. Together, they had two children. ^[1] They were residents of Calumpang. ^[8]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Democlito Angeles

Year	Office	Party		Votes received				Result
				Total	%	P.	Swing
1987	Representative (Marikina–at-large)		Liberal	7,787 [a]	40.93% [a]	1st	—	Won

Notelist

1. Partial tally

References

1. The Philippine Congress, 1987-1992. Creative Computech Pub. 1988.
2. 1986 Constitutional Commission (February 2, 1987). "1987 Constitution of the Philippines - Apportionment Ordinance". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
3. "THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ORDINANCE | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
4. Macapagal, Antonio; Torres, Rading; Kua, Nixon (1987-05-13). "Pro-Cory House bets lead, 16-6". Manila Standard . p. 2.
5. Magaray, Feliciano V. (1987-06-10). "Only 37 House bets still unproclaimed". Manila Standard .
6. Solons favor Novaliches city. Manila Standard. 1987-11-17.
7. Baliao, Ricarte M. (1988-03-25). "14 solons walk out over land bill issue". Manila Standard .
8. "Supplement / Congress opening". Manila Standard . 1987-07-27.

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Emilio de la Paz Jr. (redistricting) Augusto Sanchez (redistricting)	Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Marikina's at-large district 1988–1992	Succeeded by Romeo Candazo