Democlito Angeles
Democlito J. Angeles was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the representative for Marikina's at-large district from 1988 to 1992.
A graduate of the Far Eastern University, Angeles ran a law office before entering politics. He served as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council before being elected to Congress in the 1987 election. As a representative, he allied with Jovito Salonga and sat on various committees, including the House Agrarian Reform Committee.
Early life and career
Angeles was born on August 3, 1922, in Calumpang, Marikina. He studied liberal arts at Far Eastern University and pursued legal studies at Manuel L. Quezon University. During his legal career, he operated a law office. Before being elected to Congress, he served as a member of the Marikina Municipal Council.House of Representatives (1988–1992)
Election
Marikina received its at-large congressional district upon the effectivity of the 1987 Constitution, after having been grouped in the Pasig–Marikina district since 1984 under the Regular Batasang Pambansa. Angeles ran for the seat in the subsequent 1987 election, the first following the People Power Revolution. During the campaign, he ran under the Liberal Party wing led by senatorial candidate Jovito Salonga. He faced two candidates, including lawyer Salome Montoya, who was endorsed by President Corazon Aquino.In the May 11 election, Angeles defeated Montoya, receiving 40.93% of the votes counted as of May 13. His election was contested before the Commission of Elections, which went on to proclaim him the winner on June 10.
Tenure
During his tenure, Angeles sat on six committees—Agrarian Reform, Justice, Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Urban Planning.In November 1987, Angeles endorsed a bill seeking cityhood status for Novaliches. In March 1988, Angeles walked out with members of the agrarian reform committee to protest the weakening of a proposed land reform program.