Maria Theresa Collantes

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Sonny Collantes
(m. 1975)
Maria Theresa Collantes
Rep. Maria Theresa Collantes (18th Congress).jpg
Official portrait during the 18th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 3rd District
In office
June 30, 2016 June 30, 2025
ChildrenKing Collantes
Occupation Politician

Maria Theresa Valencia "Maitet" Collantes (born April 2, 1954) is a Filipina politician who served as the representative of Batangas's 3rd congressional district in the Philippine House of Representatives from 2016 to 2025. She is a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).

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Political career

Collantes first assumed office in 2016, succeeding her husband, former representative and now Tanauan City Mayor Sonny Collantes. In 2022, she was re-elected for a third term, continuing her political work in the district. Her son, King Collantes, is the representative-elect for the district as of the upcoming 2025 elections. [1]

She has introduced various bills such as:

She has also worked on various welfare and community initiatives, such as:

In the 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections, Collantes won her third term under NPC with 224,371 votes (60.94%). [6]

Personal life

Maitet is married to Nelson "Sonny" Collantes, a former congressman and current mayor of Tanauan City. Their son, Atty. King George Leandro Antonio Collantes, has been involved in political activities and is the NPC's nominee for the 3rd District seat in the upcoming 2025 elections which the latter won to succeed him.

As Collantes reaches the end of her third term, she remains a significant figure in Batangas politics, with her family's continued involvement suggesting a lasting legacy in the region.

Notes and references

    1. Lando, Roy (2019-11-18). "Maria Theresa Collantes Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congresswoman". PeoPlaid. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
    2. "House Bill No. 8003 - 19th Congress". Legislative Documents Repository. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
    3. "House Bill No. 1886 - 19th Congress". Legislative Documents Repository. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
    4. "DOLE-TUPAD at DSWD-AICS sabayang ipinaabot sa mga mamayan ng Ikatlong Distrito". Tanauan City Government. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
    5. "Barangay Poblacion 4 DOLE-TUPAD Workers In Action". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
    6. "2022 Batangas local elections". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2025-05-29.