Tessie Aquino-Oreta
| Tessie Aquino-Oreta | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
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In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Lone District of Malabon City-Navotas | |
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In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Federico Sandoval II |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 28, 1944 Concepcion, Tarlac, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Political party |
Liberal (2015-present) NPC (2007–2015) Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (1992-2007) |
| Spouse(s) | Antolin M. Oreta, Jr. |
| Children | Rissa Oreta Len Oreta Karmela Oreta Lorenzo Oreta |
| Alma mater | Assumption College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Republic of the Philippines
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| Service/branch | Philippine Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Reserves |
Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta (born Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino on June 28, 1944), better known as Tessie Aquino-Oreta, is a Filipino politician. She was the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture in the 11th Congress.
She was born on June 28, 1944 to Benigno Aquino, Sr. and Aurora Aquino-Aquino. She was the youngest of the Aquino children of Tarlac. Her siblings included Ninoy Aquino, who was assassinated in 1983.
Senator Aquino-Oreta attended primary school at the College of the Holy Spirit in Mendiola and high school at Assumption Convent. She graduated with a degree in Literature and History at the Assumption Convent (now Assumption College); she received her International Studies degree in Ciudad Ducal, Avila, Spain. She completed her master's degree at the National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Reserved) in the Philippine Air Force.
She is married to businessman Antolin M. Oreta, Jr. They have four children: Rissa, Antolin (Len-Len) III, Karmela and adopted son Lorenzo.
Before being elected to the Senate in 1998, she represented the district of Malabon City-Navotas at the House of Representatives for three consecutive terms, from 1987-1998.
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