Carlo Vincent Villongco Lopez[3] (born January 5, 1965), is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Manila's 2nd district from 2010 to 2019.

Carlo Lopez
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Manila
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byJaime C. Lopez
Succeeded byRolando M. Valeriano
Constituency2nd district
Member of the City Council of Manila
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Constituency2nd district
Personal details
Born
Carlo Vincent Villongco Lopez

(1965-01-05) January 5, 1965 (age 59)[1]
Quezon City, Philippines
Political party
Other political
affiliations
Relatives
ProfessionPolitician

Political career

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Lopez served as 2nd district councilor from 2007 until 2010. He served as representative of the same district to the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2019. He ran for the same spot in 2022, but lost to incumbent Rolan Valeriano.[4] Lopez's notable laws proposed in the congress was to require the Department of Public Works and Highways to finish the road already they started.[5][6]

In 2024, he coalesced with Isko Moreno under the slate dubbed Yorme's Choice for reclaiming his former congressional post in 2025.[7][8]

Electoral performance

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2022

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2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections
Party Candidate Votes %
NUP Rolan Valeriano (Incumbent) 70,146 62.11
Nacionalista Carlo Lopez 42,787 37.89
Total votes 112,933 100.00
NUP hold

2016

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2016 Philippine House of Representatives elections
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Carlo Lopez 72,409
Invalid or blank votes 31,156
Total votes 103,565
Liberal hold

2013

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2013 Philippine House of Representatives elections
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Carlo Lopez
UNA Edward Tan
Margin of victory
Rejected ballots
Turnout
Liberal hold

2010

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2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections
Party Candidate Votes %
Liberal Carlo Lopez 47,710 55.51
Nacionalista Roland Valeriano 37,141 43.21
Independent Jaime Balmas 902 1.05
Independent Jeffry Alacre 203 0.24
Valid ballots 85,956 92.37
Invalid or blank votes 7,097 7.63
Total votes 93,053 100.00
Liberal hold

Personal life

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Lopez is a cousin of former Manila 1st district congressman Manny Lopez,[9] and former mayoral candidate Alex Lopez.[10]

Notes

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  1. ^ Even though he sworn as a member of Aksyon Demokratiko, he still registered on his certificate of candidacy under Nacionalista

References

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  1. ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_NCR/COC_Local_NCR_MANILA/Lopez%20Carlo%20Vincent%20Villongco.pdf
  2. ^ "Team Yorme sa Maynila, nanumpa na sa Aksyon Demokratiko". Remate. September 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "PROFILE: CARLO LOPEZ | Candidate for Member, House Of Representatives - 2022 elections". PHVOTE. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Maderazo, Jake J. (May 24, 2022). "Dynasties must realize there's no forever in politics". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "EDITORYAL - Nakatiwangwang na kalsada, ibabawal". Philstar.com. August 18, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Romero, Paolo (August 16, 2010). "Lawmaker wants road repairs done in 72 hours". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  7. ^ DOMENDEN, JOCELYN (September 10, 2024). ""YORME'S CHOICE" NANUMPA SA AKSYON DEMOKRATIKO". SAKSI NGAYON. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Pabico Lalu, Gabriel (October 1, 2024). "Nine aspiring lawmakers file COCs for NCR's House seats". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  9. ^ "EX-CONG LOPEZ RUMESBAK SA DATING MANILA COUNCILOR". SAKSI NGAYON. July 15, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Maderazo, Jake J. (May 24, 2022). "Dynasties must realize there's no forever in politics". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 28, 2024.