Caloy Loria
Carlos Andes Loria is a Filipino businessman and politician currently serving as the representative of the 2nd congressional district of Albay in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. A member of the National Unity Party, he won the seat in the 2025 midterm elections, defeating former Ako Bicol Party-list lawmaker Christopher Co of Lakas–CMD.
Early life and education
Carlos Loria was born on November 12, 1965, in Legazpi City, Albay, Bicol Region, Philippines. He grew up in Barangay Bano, Legazpi City.Political career
In the 2025 Philippine midterm elections, Loria ran under PDP–Laban and won as representative of Albay's 2nd district.Following his election, Loria voiced opposition to a controversial ₱1-billion proposal to install artificial lighting at Mayon Volcano, one of the Philippines' most iconic natural landmarks. Instead, he advocated for redirecting the funds toward essential social services, including water access, health care, nutrition, and poverty alleviation programs.