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Christopher "PJ" Emnace Malonzo (born February 2, 1981) is a Filipino politician and former actor who last served as a city councilor of Caloocan from the city's 1st district from 2016 to 2022.
PJ Malonzo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Caloocan City Council from the 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| In office April – May 2005 | |
| Appointed by | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher Emnace Malonzo February 2, 1981 Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines[1] |
| Political party | Aksyon Demokratiko (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | UNA (2015–2018) PDP–Laban (2018–2021) |
| Spouse |
Sheena Flores (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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Early life
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Malonzo was born to actors Rey Malonzo and Gwendolyn Emnace.
Political career
editPJ Malonzo was initially appointed as Caloocan City councilor by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on April 1, 2005 after the death of Councilor Eduardo "Popoy" Rosca two months prior.[2][3] The appointment pushback by city government officials who had intended to recommend Rosca's daughter Kristen Joy for the position.[3][4][5][6] By May 2005, the Caloocan Regional Trial Court Branch 131 issued a decision indefinitely barring Malonzo from taking the vacant council seat.[7]
Malonzo was elected councilor of Caloocan under the United Nationalist Alliance as part of the electoral team of Mayor Oscar Malapitan in 2016.[8][9]
On February 17, 2021, Mayor Malapitan filed a cyberlibel complaint against Malonzo and four other councilors due to their accusations that his government procured substandard digital tablets for schools.[10]
On September 20, 2021, Malonzo joined the Aksyon Demokratiko party alongside Congressman Edgar Erice and five other councilors.[11] In 2022, Malonzo attempted to run for vice mayor with mayoral aspirant Erice, but lost to fellow councilor Karina Teh-Limsico.[12][13]
On October 3, 2024, Malonzo filed his certificate of candidacy for Caloocan vice mayor, as the running mate of former senator Antonio Trillanes IV in the 2025 mayoral election.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Homecoming | |||
| Captain Barbell | Lastikman | [14] | ||
| Fantastic Man | PJ |
References
edit- ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_NCR/CALOOCAN_CITY/MALONZO_CHRISTOPHER_EMNACE.pdf
- ^ Botial, Jerry (April 8, 2005). "Malonzo dared to leave son alone". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ a b Laude, Pete (March 31, 2005). "Mayor backs council replacement choice". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Laude, Pete (March 21, 2005). "Malonzo says no law was violated in son's city council endorsement". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Botial, Jerry (April 5, 2005). "Malonzo's son a no-show; council rejects appointment". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Tamayo, Rose (April 14, 2005). "Biyuda ni Rosca umapela kay GMA". Pilipino Star Ngayon. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Botial, Jerry (May 4, 2005). "Malonzo son barred anew by court from taking Caloocan council seat". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Agoncillo, Jodee A. (May 11, 2016). "Malapitan wins reelection". Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (February 29, 2016). "List of local candidates: Caloocan". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Pedrajas, Joseph (February 17, 2021). "Mayor Malapitan files cyber libel charges vs 5 city councilors over students' tablets issues". Manila Bulletin. The Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation.
- ^ Ranada, Pia (September 20, 2021). "Caloocan's Edgar Erice leaves LP, joins Isko Moreno's Aksyon". Rappler. Rappler Inc. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ "Along Malapitan succeeds dad as Caloocan mayor". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. May 11, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Bolledo, Jairo (March 26, 2022). "Big names, old faces in battle for Caloocan mayor". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
- ^ Pagsolingan, Karen A. (September 3, 2007). "PEP traces the origins of 3 Pinoy superheroes". GMA Integrated News. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved October 14, 2024.