Reynaldo Tamayo Sr.
Reynaldo Tamayo Sr. | |
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Official House of Representatives portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for ANGAT Partylist | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 21, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Reynaldo Tamayo November 17, 1952 |
| Died | June 21, 2025 (aged 72) |
| Political party | ANGAT |
| Children | Reynaldo Jr. |
| Occupation | Politician |
Reynaldo S. Tamayo Sr. (November 17, 1952 – June 21, 2025) was a Filipino politician who was a member of the House of Representatives for ANGAT Partylist from 2022 until his death in 2025.
Career
Tamayo was a long-time government official with at least 40 years of experience. He was accused in 2018 by Robert Catapang in his capacity as Department of Public Works and Highways Central Mindanao director as being part of a syndicate involved in a right of way scam. He denied the accusations.[1][2] His son Reynaldo Jr. was elected as South Cotabato governor in 2019. The younger Tamayo hailed his win as a vindication against the allegations regarding his father.[3][4]
In the 2022 election, the partylist ANGAT which focuses on agriculture won a seat. Tamayo Sr. filled the seat.[4][5] He proposed bills to impose logging and mining bans in Cagayan de Oro, Tamayo also did not sign the petition involving the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.[6] Tamayo died in office on June 21, 2025 at age 72.[4]
Personal life and death
Tamayo came from a political family which is based in Tupi, South Cotabato.[6] His brother Romeo was mayor of the town. The barangay of Juan-Loreto Tamayo in Tupi is named after their grandparents Juan and Loreto Tamayo, who was vice-mayor of Tupi.[7] Reynaldo Jr. the son of Tamayo Sr. was elected governor of South Cotabato in 2019.[3][4]
Tamayo died on June 21, 2025, at the age of 72.[8]
References
- ^ Rose, Kasamang (March 22, 2018). "Former DPWH-12 Regional Director Reynaldo Tamayo naging emosyonal kasabay ng RRWS Senate Inquiry". RMN Networks (in Filipino). Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Gordon: DPWH execs behind P8.7-B scam". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 26, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "New political leadership emerges in SoCot". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Gonzales, Angelo (June 22, 2025). "Angat party-list Representative Reynaldo Tamayo Sr. dies". Rappler. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ de Leon, Dwight (July 28, 2022). "Who is Reynaldo Tamayo Jr., the new head of governors in the Philippines?". Rappler. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Mangaluz, Jean (June 23, 2025). "House mourns passing of ANGAT Partylist Rep. Reynaldo Tamayo Sr". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Tupi town ratifies 16th barangay; village named after SouthCot gov's grandparents". MindaNews. July 14, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
- ^ "Romualdez announces passing of ANGAT solon Tamayo". Manila Bulletin. June 23, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.