Jose Alvarez (Filipino politician)

Jose Chaves Alvarez (born June 29, 1944), known by initials JCA, is a Filipino businessman and politician from the province of Palawan, Philippines who is serving as the representative of Palawan's 2nd congressional district since 2022. He previously served as the Governor of the province from 2013 to 2022.[1][2][3]

Jose Alvarez
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the House of Representatives from Palawan's 2nd district
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byBeng Abueg
Governor of Palawan
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Vice GovernorVictorino Dennis Socrates
Preceded byAbraham Mitra
Succeeded byVictorino Dennis Socrates
President of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
In office
September 29, 2022 – July 24, 2024
Preceded byAlfonso Cusi
Succeeded byRobin Padilla
Personal details
Born
Jose Chaves Alvarez

(1944-06-29) June 29, 1944 (age 80)
Kidapawan, Cotabato, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Political partyNPC (until 2015; 2024-present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP (2018–2024)
PPPL (2018–2021)
Liberal (2015–2018)
SpouseNorma Roa Alvarez
Alma materCebu Institute of Technology
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan (BA)
OccupationPolitician

Early life and education

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Jose Alvarez was born on June 29, 1944 in Kidapawan to Engr. Tomas Alvarez and Lilia Alvarez. At the age of six, he started his education at the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Davao University. He then pursued his secondary education at San Nicholas College, now St. Paul University Surigao, and finished the same in 1960.

When he was 16 years old, Alvarez took Chemical Engineering at Cebu Institute of Technology – University. But due to financial constraints, he was forced to transfer to Xavier University and enroll in Liberal Arts. Because he wanted to help his family and avoid becoming a burden to his parents, the young Jose financed his university education by working as a collector in an insurance agency. Through his own perseverance and skills, he was able to graduate from college in 1964.

Business career

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After his graduation, Alvarez ventured into a small used-car trading business in Cagayan de Oro. In 1969, he was able to expand his business to Mandaue. In 1970, he was presented an opportunity to start a logging business in Indonesia and immediately grabbed the same. He stayed in the forests of Indonesia for seven years, before returning to the province of Palawan.[4][5] He also own the Terrafirma Dyip that currently plays in the Philippine Basketball Association.

References

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  1. ^ "Palawan re-elects gov". Inquirer.net. 18 May 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Palawan Gov. Alvarez seeks third term in office". Bicol Politics. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Palawan group accuses reelected Governor Alvarez of vote buying". Rappler. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  4. ^ "The Life of Palawan Governor Jose Ch. Alvarez" (PDF). eiseverywhere.com: 2.
  5. ^ "Gov. Jose Alvarez explains why he is the richest elected official in the country". GMA Network. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
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