Paolo Marcoleta


Paolo Henry Magbitang Marcoleta is a Filipino politician serving as the first nominee and representative of the SAGIP Partylist in the 20th Congress of the Philippines. The son of former representative and senator Rodante Marcoleta, he succeeded his father in the party-list position after the elder Marcoleta's election to the Senate in 2025.

Early life and education

Paolo Henry Magbitang Marcoleta was born on August 15, 1976. He is the son of Rodante Marcoleta and Edna Magbitang.
Marcoleta graduated Bachelor's of Arts degree in broadcast communication at the University of the Philippines in 1998.

Career

Political career

In the 2025 Philippine general election, Marcoleta assumed the first nominee position of SAGIP Party-list, with the organization winning another House seat under his leadership. During the election period, he joined his father in filing motions before the Commission on Elections regarding voting discrepancies through their legal counsel. The party-list gained one seat in the 20th Congress of the Philippines, with the younger Marcoleta filling it.

Acting career

Paolo Marcoleta appeared in EBC Films' Guerrero Dos, Tuloy ang Laban. He played Mr. Bernardo, a perfectionist teacher. He was recognized as New Movie Actor of the Year at the 36th Star Awards for Movies in 2021 by the Philippine Movie Press Club.

Personal life

Marcoleta married Ana V. Marcoleta.

Electoral history