Elmer Catulpos Takes Office as New 1Tahanan Party-List Representative
Comelec proclaims new representative of 1Tahanan party-list
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has proclaimed Elmer Catulpos as the new representative of the 1Tahanan party-list in the 20th Congress after the resignation of Nathaniel Oducado. Catulpos, a businessman from General Santos City, aims to focus on tourism and support for workers in the industry.
- 01Elmer Catulpos is the fourth nominee for the 1Tahanan party-list following the resignation of Nathaniel Oducado due to health issues.
- 02Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia confirmed Catulpos's immediate assumption of the role after the second and third nominees also resigned.
- 03Catulpos, 50, is a businessman from General Santos City, Cotabato.
- 04He expressed his commitment to continue the legislative work initiated by Oducado, focusing on pending bills.
- 05His priorities include enhancing support for tourism and workers, particularly those in the tourism sector.
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On May 28, 2026, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines officially proclaimed Elmer Catulpos as the new representative of the 1Tahanan party-list in the 20th Congress. This announcement follows the resignation of the previous representative, Nathaniel Oducado, who stepped down citing health issues. Catulpos, who is a 50-year-old businessman from General Santos City, Cotabato, is the fourth nominee to take this position, as the second and third nominees had also resigned. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia confirmed Catulpos's immediate assumption of the role. In his first statements, Catulpos pledged to continue Oducado's work in the House of Representatives, particularly focusing on pending legislation. He emphasized his commitment to support the tourism sector and workers, especially those employed in tourism-related jobs.
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Catulpos's appointment could influence legislative support for the tourism sector in the Philippines, impacting workers in that industry.
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