Rizal’s second congressional district has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial era. The area was home to numerous settlements and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution. During the Spanish colonial period, it thrived as a center for commerce and trade.
However, as much as the past is significant to our communities, striving for progress and the future is equally important. Rep. Emigdio P. Tanjuatco III has led this charge in Rizal’s Second District, guiding the district towards a brighter future.
Rep. Tanjuatco III’s educational journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to public service. A distinguished Ateneo de Manila University graduate, he earned his Bachelor of Arts for Interdisciplinary Studies in 1991. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining his Juris Doctor from the Law School in 1995. This dedication to learning and his community is a cornerstone of his leadership.
Growing up in a political environment has exposed Rep. Tanjuatco III to the relevance of public service and the impact his father, former Congressman Emigdio “Ding” Tanjuatco, Jr., has made to the constituents of the 2nd District of the Province of Rizal. To this day, Rep. Tanjuatco III lives by his father’s motto “Dapat Tama.”
Former Congressman Ding Tanjuatco, Jr. has always taught his children to treat people from all walks of life with respect, kindness and empathy.
“Dapat tama ang pagtrato sa kapwa”… acknowledging each one’s uniqueness and valuing diversity thus fostering a more inclusive and harmonious environment for all. His father’s simplicity, humility, and compassion for people continues to inspire Rep. Tanjuatco III to carry on his legacy as a “man for others.”
The district representative’s career trajectory is a testament to his effective leadership and forward-thinking approach. His tenure as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Clark International Airport Corporation from October 2004 to August 2016 led to significant achievements. Following this, he served as a Managing Partner for Tanjuatco, Oreta, and Partners from 2016 to 2018, further honing his leadership skills.
Although Rep. Tanjuatco III held responsibilities in the private sector, he remained an active public leader by serving as a Board Member of the Rizal Province’s Sangguinang Panlalawigan or Regional Council from 2001 to 2004, 2007 to 2013, and from 2019 to 2022.
In 2022, he took his passion for public leadership to the next level by assuming the office of district representative for Rizal’s Second District. Since then, he began implementing various projects and programs to improve his constituents’ lives.
Rep. Tanjuatco prioritizes four Ks in his district, namely Kabuhayan (livelihood), Kalusugan (health), Karunungan (education), and Kaunlaran (development). In the Kabuhayan component of his administration, the district representative champions increased job opportunities, a bustling tourism industry in the region, and support for farmers, fishermen, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Meanwhile, he strengthens healthcare services and supports healthcare workers under the Kalusugan factor, supports educators, revises laws on primary education, and established a scholarship foundation under the Karunungan factor. He also spearheads infrastructure development programs under the Kaunlaran part of his administration, as evident in the improvements seen throughout his respective district.
Besides being an active leader in his community, Rep. Tanjuatco III also made his presence known in the House of Representatives during the 19th Congress. He’s the vice-chairperson of the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Southern Tagalog Development and a member of other committees like Information and Communications Technology, Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy, and Nuclear Energy.
The district representative also exhibits his passion for public service and leadership through the House Bills he lobbies in Congress. He is the principal author of 94 bills and co-authored 98 more.
Some of his principally authored bills include House Bill 06336 or an Act Emancipating Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries From Financial Burden By Condoning Unpaid Amortizations and Interests and Exempting Payment of Estate Tax on Agricultural Lands Awarded Under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, and House Bill 08525 or an Act Mandating the Formulation, Financing, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation of a Comprehensive Multi-year “Tatak Pinoy” (Proudly Filipino) Strategy, Establishing a Tatak Pinoy Council, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.
As of writing, the House of Representatives approved 56 of Rep. Tanjuatco III’s principally authored bills and transmitted them to the Senate.
Rep. Tanjuatco III’s experience and years of service in the private and government sectors testify to his unwavering passion for leadership. He remains a beacon of progress and inspiration to his community as they navigate a modernizing Philippines that aims to be globally competitive.
