Joey Lina
Jose David Lina Jr., KGCR (born December 22, 1951),[1] better known as Joey Lina, is a Filipino lawyer, businessman, public servant, radio personality, and politician who is the former governor of Laguna and former Senator of the Philippines.[1]
Joey Lina | |
|---|---|
| 21st Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | |
| In office January 29, 2001 – July 11, 2004 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Anselmo Avelino, Jr. (OIC) |
| Succeeded by | Angelo Reyes |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995 | |
| 15th Governor of Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – January 28, 2001 | |
| Vice Governor | Teresita S. Lazaro |
| Preceded by | Restituto Luna |
| Succeeded by | Teresita Lazaro |
| Governor of Metro Manila | |
Acting Governor | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| Appointed by | Corazon C. Aquino |
| Preceded by | Imelda Marcos |
| Succeeded by | Jejomar Binay (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose David Lina Jr. December 22, 1951 Victoria, Laguna |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Ang Komadrona |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2010) PDP–Laban (1995–2001) LDP (1988–1995) UNIDO (1986–1988) |
| Spouse | Loretta Atienza |
| Relations | Jose Lina Sr. (father) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Santo Tomas University of the Philippines |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Profession | Public Servant, Businessman, Lawyer |
Political career
After Marcos was ousted, Lina was appointed as acting Governor of Metro Manila, serving from 1986 to 1987.
During the canvassing of votes in the 1992 election, Lina was present with Ilocos Norte Rep. Roque Ablan Jr. as representatives of presidential candidate Imelda Marcos.[2]
From 1995 to 2001, he served as Governor of Laguna, and from 2001 to 2004, he was then appointed as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.[1]
He is the current president of Manila Hotel.[3]
References
- "Senators Profile – Jose "Joey" Lina Jr". senate.gov.ph. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- Bigornia, Amante; Jacinto, Gerry (May 27, 1992). "Longer review follows long count". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 2. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- "Jose "Joey" Lina". Bloomberg. January 22, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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