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) 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
Vice Mayor	Joan Villafuerte-Densing
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
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

Early life and education

Olivarez was born on October 4, 1970.^[2][3] He earned his undergraduate degree for Bachelor of Arts major in History & Political Science at De La Salle University, Manila. He later earned his degree for Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the California State University and passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEx) in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Upon returning to the Philippines to manage their family owned school, Olivarez College as the Vice President for Academics and Services, he also finished his Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Education, major in Educational Management at De La Salle University, Manila. He is also a Licensed Professional teacher.

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]

Political career

Olivarez entered politics in 2007 when he ran for a seat in the Parañaque City Council, where he served for six years. In 2013, he ran for the city’s first district congressional seat and won, succeeding his older brother, Edwin Olivarez, who was elected mayor. He served as congressman for three consecutive terms until 2022, when he and his brother effectively switched positions—Eric ran for and won the mayoralty, while Edwin stepped down.

In 2025, Olivarez once again ran for the congressional seat of the first district and successfully reclaimed the position unopposed. In a parallel move, his brother Edwin ran for mayor and was also re-elected, marking another switch in their political roles.

Personal life

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