Lorenz Defensor

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Riveraand the surname or paternal family name is Defensor.

Lorenz R. Defensor
Defensor's 19th Congress Portrait
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Iloilo's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2019
Personal details
Born	(1977-07-24) July 24, 1977 (age 47) Iloilo City, Philippines
Political party	NUP
Other political affiliations	PDP-Laban
Spouse	Vaneza Ungson
Children	2
Education	University of the Philippines Visayas (AB) University of the Philippines Diliman (MPA, LLB)
Alma mater	University of the Philippines
Profession	Lawyer, Politician

Lorenz Rivera Defensor (born July 24, 1977) is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the representative of the third legislative district of Iloilo Province in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Running under the ruling PDP-Laban party in the May 13, 2019 elections, he defeated Emmanuel Gallar of the Nacionalista Party (NP).

Early life and education

Lorenz Defensor was born on July 24, 1977, in Iloilo City, Philippines. He pursued his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of the Philippines Visayas and later obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He also completed a Bachelor of Laws degree and passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 2004.

Political career

Defensor began his political career as a provincial board member representing the third district of Iloilo. In 2019, he was elected as the congressman for the district, a position he currently holds.

In February 2025, Defensor was named as a member of the House prosecution team for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He stated that facing Duterte in the trial was "always an honor." ^[1]

Personal life

Defensor is the son of current Iloilo Governor and former congressman Arthur Defensor Sr. and Cosette Rivera. His brother, Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr., is the current governor of Iloilo. He is married to Atty. Vaneza Ungson, and they have two children.

See also

• House of Representatives of the Philippines
• PDP-Laban

References

1. Ellson Quismorio (February 5, 2025). "House prosecution team member Defensor on facing Duterte in impeachment trial: 'Always an honor'".