Eric Olivarez

For the tennis player and the subject's son, see Eric Jed Olivarez.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is de Leon and the surname or paternal family name is Olivarez.

Eric de Leon Olivarez (born October 4, 1970)^[2][3] is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Parañaque's first district since 2025, a seat he previously held from 2013 to 2022. Between his terms, he served as the 26th mayor of Parañaque, switching positions with his brother Edwin Olivarez.

Eric Olivarez
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Parañaque's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Edwin Olivarez
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Edwin Olivarez
Succeeded by	Edwin Olivarez
26th Mayor of Parañaque
In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Vice Mayor	Joan Villafuerte-Densing
Preceded by	Edwin Olivarez
Succeeded by	Edwin Olivarez
Member of Parañaque City Council from the 1st district
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Personal details
Born	Eric de Leon Olivarez (1970-10-04) October 4, 1970 (age 54) Malate, Manila, Philippines
Political party	Lakas–CMD (2024–present)[1]
Other political affiliations	PDP (2018–2024) Liberal (2009–2018) PMP (2007-2009)
Relations	Edwin Olivarez (brother)
Children	2, including Eric Jed
Parents	Pablo Olivarez (father) Rosario de Leon-Olivarez (mother)
Alma mater	California State University, Los Angeles (BS) De La Salle University (BA, MS, EdD)
Occupation	Professor, politician
Profession	Nurse, educator

Academic career

Olivarez became a Commissioner and Accreditor at the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities – Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA, Inc.) and a Member of the Regional Quality Assessment Team - Teacher Education Program of the Commission on Higher Education in the National Capital Region. He also served as Vice President for Academics and Services at Olivarez College in Parañaque and as a graduate school assistant professor lecturer at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez College of Education of De La Salle University.^[4][5]

Personal life

Eric Olivarez has two sons, including Eric Jed, a professional tennis player.^[4]