King Collantes

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Valencia and the surname or paternal family name is Collantes.

The Honorable
King Collantes
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Batangas's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Preceded byMaria Theresa Collantes
Personal details
BornKing George Leandro Antonio Valencia Collantes
(1980-10-11) October 11, 1980 (age 45)
Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines
PartyNPC
SpouseAndrea Armi Collantes
Parents
ProfessionLawyer

King George Leandro Antonio Valencia Collantes (born October 11, 1980) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He was elected as a congressman representing Batangas's 3rd congressional district under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) in the 2025 elections.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

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Collantes was born in Tanauan, Batangas on October 11, 1980, to politicians Sonny Collantes and Maria Theresa Collantes.[2] He passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 2008.[2]

Career

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Before entering elective politics, Collantes served as chief of staff to both his parents during their terms in Congress.[2] He is also a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

Political career

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In 2025, Collantes won a seat in the 20th House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 3rd district of Batangas. He succeeded his mother, Maria Theresa Collantes, who was term-limited.[2]

Controversies

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In 2013, Collantes was involved in a widely reported incident after a video surfaced showing him punching a 66-year-old jeepney driver during a traffic altercation in Pasig. The transport group PISTON urged the Supreme Court and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines to disbar him for misconduct.[4][5]

Personal life

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Collantes is married to Andrea Armi Collantes.[2][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "House of Representatives – 20th Congress: Hon. King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes". House of Representatives of the Philippines. 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Lando, Roy (April 9, 2025). "King Collantes Biography". PeoPlaid. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. ^ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy for King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes (Congressman, Batangas 3rd District)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. ^ Sabillo, Kristine Angeli (November 5, 2013). "Disbar solon's son for beating up jeepney driver, transport group urges". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "Jeepney driver attacked by congressman's son to file charges". GMA News Online. November 5, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. ^ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy for King George Leandro Antonio V. Collantes (Congressman, Batangas 3rd District)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
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