Jan Franz Chan

Jan Franz Chan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Ako Bicol
Assuming office
TBD
SucceedingZaldy Co
Personal details
BornJan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan
Political partyAko Bicol
OccupationPolitician, lawyer

Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan[1][2] is a Filipino lawyer and politician.

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Jan Franz Chan was a senior partner at ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm and a consultant for the Philippine National Oil Company.[3]

Political career

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Ako Bicol Political Party". Rappler. November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  2. ^ "Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan, Senior Partner". ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Porcalla, Delon (October 20, 2025). "Ako Bicol third nominee to get Zaldy Co's seat". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Mendoza, Red (November 12, 2025). "New Ako Bicol lawmaker 'excited' to work, bares legislative priorities". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 12, 2025.