Edgar Erice

Egay Erice
Erice official portrait during the 18th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Caloocan's 2nd congressional district
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Mitzi Cajayon
Succeeded by	Mitzi Cajayon
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by	Luis Asistio
Succeeded by	Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy
Vice Mayor of Caloocan
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Preceded by	Tito Varela
Succeeded by	Macario Asistio III
Member of the Caloocan City Council
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2001
Personal details
Born	Edgar R. Erice (1960-06-15) June 15, 1960 Manila, Philippines
Political party	Aksyon (2021–present)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (2003–2021) Lakas (before 2003)
Residence	Caloocan
Occupation	Public Servant

Edgar R. Erice (born June 15, 1960) is a Filipino politician. He is a former Representative of the second district of Caloocan as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives. He is more fondly known as Egay. Currently, he serves the Aksyon Demokratiko Party as the Regional Chairman for NCR.

He served as the Representative of the 2nd District of Caloocan City where he won a second term in the May 9, 2016 election, as confirmed and proclaimed with 100,095 votes, defeating Mary Mitzy “Mitch” Cajayon-Uy with 51,792 votes.

Early life and education

Egay first came to public service when he was 15 years old and became part of Kabataang Barangay Chairman or currently known as Sangguniang Kabataan. He was the President of the Kabataang Barangay for Caloocan City (1975-1981).

Further, Egay is a steadfast leader of the Liberal Party of the Philippines for 18 years (since 1988) and he is the current Regional Chairman for National Capital Region of Aksyon Demokratiko and the Past President of the Rotary Club of Caloocan District 3800 and a past faithful navigator of Andres Bonifacio Assembly – Knights of Columbus.

Egay is an Alumnus of Caloocan High School (1973-1977) and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of Sto.Tomas as a beneficiary of “Study-now, Pay-Later Plan” of Caloocan City.

Educational background

• Graduate of AB Political Science at the University of Sto. Thomas
• Smart Cities and Modern Mobility at the International Academy of Leadership in Cologne, Germany
• Sustainable Housing and Housing Finance at Habitat for Humanity in Quito, Ecuador
• Solid Waste Management at Delaware, USA

Political career

Caloocan City President of Kabataang Barangay (1975)

He started his political career when he was 15 years old as Kabataang Barangay Chairman and became the President of the Kabataang Barangay of Caloocan City.

Caloocan city council member (1995–2001)

A member of Caloocan city council serving two consecutive terms or six consecutive years at the age of 35.

Congressional stint (2001–2004; 2013–2022)

After his stint at the city council, he became the representative of Caloocan's 2nd congressional district. He was elected in 2013 under the Liberal Party and re-elected in 2016 and in 2019.

Vice Mayor of Caloocan under Mayor Echiverri (2010–2013)

He ran for vice-mayor in the 2010 elections under the Liberal Party-coalition of Mayor Enrico Echiverri. He was elected defeating Rey Malonzo who was the running mate of Luis Asistio. He was also the President of the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines that time and Director of Metro Manila Development Council

Mayoral attempt (2004 and 2022)

He ran for mayor of Caloocan under the Liberal party but lost to Enrico Echiverri. He ran again in 2022 but lost to Dale "Along" Malapitan.

Other political experience

(1980 – 1982) Administrative Officer I – Metro Manila Commission (MMDA)

(1982 – 1984) Plans & Programs Officer – Metro Manila Commission (MMDA)

(1984 – 1986) Chief, Research and statistics Office – Metro Manila Commission (MMDA)

(1986 – 1987) Area Manager – Environmental Sanitation Center Caloocan City

(1989 – 1992) Chief of staff – Office of Congressman Virgilio P. Robles

External links

• Egay Erice, Official Facebook Page