TG Guingona

This name uses Philippine naming customs. The first family name is de Lara and the second is Guingona.
The Honorable
TG Guingona

Guingona at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod, July 2015
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bukidnon's Second District
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by Berthobal Ancheta
Succeeded by Florencio Flores, Jr.
Personal details
Born Teofisto de Lara Guingona III
(1959-04-19) April 19, 1959
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Political party Liberal Party
Spouse(s) Ma. Victoria Garcia
Relations Teofisto Guingona, Jr. (father)
Ruth de Lara (mother)
Residence Bukidnon
Occupation Politician
Religion Roman Catholicism
Website TG Guingona

Teofisto de Lara Guingona III (born April 19, 1959), or more commonly known as "TG", is a Filipino politician and the son of Philippine Vice President Teofisto Guingona, Jr.

Early life

Teofisto "TG" Guingona was born in Manila on April 19, 1959[1] to a renowned and respected family of Filipino politicians. His grandfather, Teofisto Guingona, Sr., was one of the first Philippine senators from Guimaras, Iloilo. His father is former Vice President Teofisto Guingona, Jr. and his mother is former Mayor Ruth de Lara Guingona of Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. He has two siblings, Marie and Rolly, and is married to his law school classmate, Ma. Victoria.

TG Guingona studied at Ateneo de Manila University for his elementary, secondary, and tertiary education. He graduated in 1981 with a degree in Economics. He then pursued a Juris Doctor or law degree in the Ateneo Law School and was admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in 1986.[2]

Political career

TG Guingona began his fight for good governance and anti-corruption at an early age. When he was just 19, he was jailed for actively rallying and protesting against the dictatorship of former President Ferdinand Marcos.[3] He was thrown in a cell with regular criminals together with other notable political prisoners like his father, Teofisto Guingona, Jr. and former senator Lorenzo Tañada.

Congress

In 2004, Guingona was elected to two terms in the House of Representatives of the Philippines as the Representative of the Second District of Bukidnon.

TG Guingona already established his reputation as a fighter against corruption as early as his first term in Congress. A member of the House minority, Guingona was a vocal critic of then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; supporting and endorsing her impeachment following the various corruption cases[4] against her.

Laws passed

As a congressman, TG Guingona authored a total of thirty (30) bills, seven (7) of which were signed into law:

  1. RA 9500: The University of the Philippines Charter of 2008
  2. RA 9497: The Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2008
  3. RA 9745: The Anti-torture Act of 2009
  4. RA 9996: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Act of 2010
  5. RA 9576: An act strengthening the financial capabilities of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)

Senate

Guingona (center) at Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, July 2015

After serving two (2) terms in the House of Representatives as the Congressman of Bukidnon, TG Guingona ran for the Senate in 2010 under the Liberal Party placing 12th and last in the polls and took his oath as a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30, 2010.[5]

Staying true to his 2010 senatorial campaign tagline "Galit sa Buwaya!," which roughly translates to "foe of the corrupt" with buwaya being a moniker for venal and unprincipled persons in Tagalog, TG Guingona is most known for his work as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations or the Blue Ribbon Committee. Guingona ran for re-election in 2016 election but lost placing 17th in the polls.

Committee Chairmanships - 15th Congress

Committee Chairmanships - 16th Congress

Laws Passed

  1. RA 10368: Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013
  2. RA 10168: Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 (Co-Author)
  3. RA 10365: Anti-Money Laundering Act
  4. RA 10167: Anti-Money Laundering Act
  5. RA 10156: Career Service Professional Eligibility
  6. RA 10557: Philippine Design Competitiveness Act of 2013
  7. RA 10390: An Act Revitalizing the People's Television Network, Incorporated
  8. RA 10556: The Araw ng Pagbasa Act of 2011
  9. RA10660: Sandiganbayan Act
  10. RA 10667: Philippine Competition Act
  11. RA 10669: Jesse Robredo Day
  12. RA 10677: Northern Mindanao Medical Center
  13. RA 10678: Davao Regional Medical Center
  14. RA 10645: Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for Senior Citizens (Co-Author)
  15. Joint Resolution No. 3: Extending Period of Claims for Reparation of Human Rights Violations Victims
  16. Joint Resolution No. 5: Subsistence Allowance of Officers and Enlisted Personnel of AFP, PNP, BFP, BJMP, PNPA, PCG (Co-Author)

References

Notes

  1. ↑ "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJ5-WVGK: accessed 6 June 2016), Teopisto Gerardo Lara Guingona, 19 Apr 1959; citing Birth, Manila, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines, Civil Registry Office, City Hall of Manila; FHL microfilm 1,580,942.
  2. ↑ Ramirez, Yvette (7 May 2010). "PROFILE: Teofisto "TG" de Lara Guingona III". abs-cbnnews.com. ABS-CBN News.
  3. ↑ Hizon, George (3 December 2012). "Teofisto "TG" Guingona III". Definitely Filipino: The Blog for Online Filipinos.
  4. ↑ Kingly, Robert. "List of Alleged Corruption Cases During the Administration of Pres. Gloria M. Macapagal-Arroyo". Arroyo Corruption.
  5. ↑ "Resume of Sen. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III". Senate of the Philippines.
Preceded by
Berthobal R. Ancheta		 Representative, 2nd District of Bukidnon
June 30, 2004–June 30, 2010 		Succeeded by
Florencio T. Flores, Jr.
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