King Collantes

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The Honourable
King Collantes
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Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Batangas's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
ProfessionLawyer

King George Leandro Antonio Valencia Collantes (born October 11, 1980) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was elected as a congressman representing Batangas's 3rd congressional district under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) in the 2025 elections. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Collantes was born in Tanauan, Batangas on October 11, 1980, to politicians Sonny Collantes, mayor of Tanauan City, and Congresswoman Maria Teresa Collantes. [2] He passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 2008. [2]

Career

Before entering elective politics, Collantes served as chief of staff to both his parents during their terms in Congress. [2] He is also a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

Political career

In 2025, Collantes won a seat in the 20th House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 3rd district of Batangas. His term is set from 2025 to 2028. [2]

Controversies

In 2013, Collantes was involved in a widely reported incident after a video surfaced showing him punching a 66-year-old jeepney driver during a traffic altercation in Pasig City. The transport group PISTON urged the Supreme Court and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines to disbar him for misconduct. [4] [5]

Personal life

Collantes is married to Andrea Armi Collantes. [2] [6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "House of Representatives – 20th Congress: Hon. King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes". House of Representatives of the Philippines. 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lando, Roy (April 9, 2025). "King Collantes Biography". PeoPlaid. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy for King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes (Congressman, Batangas 3rd District)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Sabillo, Kristine Angeli (November 5, 2013). "Disbar solon's son for beating up jeepney driver, transport group urges". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jeepney driver attacked by congressman's son to file charges". GMA News Online. November 5, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy for King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes (Congressman, Batangas 3rd District)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
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