Lorenz Defensor
Lorenz Rivera Defensor is a Filipino lawyer and politician currently serving as the representative of the third legislative district of Iloilo Province in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2019.
Early life and education
Lorenz Defensor was born on July 24, 1977, in Iloilo City, Philippines. He is the son of former Iloilo Governor and former congressman Arthur Defensor Sr. and Cosette Rivera.Defensor earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of [the Philippines Diliman]. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the same university. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Santo Tomas and passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 2004.
Career
Early career
Before entering politics, Defensor worked as a legal officer at SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation. He also served as a senior partner at Salazar Enrile Defensor & De Mata Law Offices, specializing in energy law, power and electric utilities, project finance and construction, and local legislation.Political career
Defensor began his political career as a provincial board member representing the third district of Iloilo. In 2019, he was elected as the congressman for the district, a position he currently holds.In February 2025, Defensor was named as a member of the House prosecution team for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He stated that facing Duterte in the trial was "always an honor."