Romeo Acop
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's Second District | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Angelito Gatlabayan |
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| Nationality | Filipino |
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Liberal (2012- present) Independent (before 2012) |
| Profession | Politician |
Romeo M. Acop is a Filipino politician and is the incumbent Congressman of Antipolo's Second Legislative District.
He attended the Philippine Military Academy, graduating in the 1970 Magiting batch with Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., who is now the Governor of Zambales. He then studied law at the José Rizal University, being a cum laude there in 1986. Acop then served in the Philippine National Police as Chief Superintendent, which was equivalent to a brigadier general, during the Ramos government. In response to the resignation of Panfilo Lacson as PNP Chief in January 2001, Acop with two other prominent police officers resigned their posts.
In 2010, the elections were held for seats in the House of Representatives. The Second District of Antipolo was contested by eight competitors, including former Rizal Vice-Governor Jestoni Alarcon. Still, Acop triumphed the race with 32,281 votes (31.36% of the vote) with Lorenzo Sumulong III following with 24,907 votes (24.20%). Alarcon was third with 20,159 votes (19.59%).
In 2013, the elections were held for seats in the House of Representatives. The Second District of Antipolo was contested by three competitors, including former Antipolo Councilor Lorenzo Sumulong III, who also contested the position three years back. Acop won a fresh term with 74,109 votes (61.79% of the vote) with Lorenzo Sumulong III following with 44,612 votes (37.20%). Bulanon was third with 1,217 votes (1.01%).
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