Jan Franz Chan
Jan Franz Chan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Ako Bicol | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| Succeeding | Zaldy Co |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan |
| Political party | Ako Bicol |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan[1][2] is a Filipino lawyer and politician.
Legal career
[edit]Jan Franz Chan was a senior partner at ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm and a consultant for the Philippine National Oil Company.[3]
Political career
[edit]Ako Bicol won two seats in the House of Representatives following the 2025 elections which was filled in by Zaldy Co and Alfred Garbin.[4] Co, who was implicated in the 2025 flood control project controversy, resigned on September 29, 2025.[5]
Chan, Ako Bicol's third nominee replaced Co, when he took his oath as House of Representatives member on November 12, 2025.[4]
He pledged to focus on passing a comprehensive renewable energy law; a bill strengthening mental health support systems, especially for parents of children with special needs, and disaster resilience.[6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Chan hails from Rapu-Rapu, Albay.[3] Aside from being a lawyer, he was also a real estate broker.[4] He also previously worked for the World Wide Fund for Nature.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ako Bicol Political Party". Rappler. November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ "Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan, Senior Partner". ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c Garcia, Justine Xyrah (November 12, 2025). "Comelec proclaims new Ako Bicol nominee after Zaldy Co's resignation". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c Sampang, Dianne (November 12, 2025). "Jan Franz Chan proclaimed as Ako Bicol rep after Zaldy Co's resignation". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Porcalla, Delon (October 20, 2025). "Ako Bicol third nominee to get Zaldy Co's seat". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Abadilla, Bench (November 12, 2025). "'Excited to serve': Jan Almario Chan takes over from Zaldy Co as new Ako Bicol rep". Politiko. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Red (November 12, 2025). "New Ako Bicol lawmaker 'excited' to work, bares legislative priorities". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 12, 2025.