Matias Defensor

Career

He ran again for the same position in the 2013 Elections but lost. He is the father of Michael Defensor and Ma Theresa Defensor, both former congressmen of the same district he represented. Michael represented the district for two terms (1995-1998 and 1998-2001) while Ma.

Theresa for one term (2001-2004).

He graduated from University of the Philippines College of Law.

Achievements

• He failed to win a third term as 2010 Elections, losing to Jorge Banal.

Membership

A member of Lakas CMD, he represented the 3rd District of Quezon City in the House of Representatives of the Philippines for two terms from 2004 to 2010.