Matias Defensor Jr.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villarico and the surname or paternal family name is Defensor.

Matias Villarico Defensor Jr. (born September 23, 1943) is a Filipino politician. A member of Lakas CMD, he represented the 3rd District of Quezon City in the House of Representatives of the Philippines for two terms from 2004 to 2010. He failed to win a third term as 2010 Elections, losing to Jorge Banal. He ran again for the same position in the 2013 elections but lost.

Matias Defensor
Member of Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon City's 3rd congressional district
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
Preceded by	Ma. Theresa Defensor
Succeeded by	Jorge John B. Banal Jr.
Personal details
Born	Matias Villarico Defensor Jr. (1943-09-23) September 23, 1943 (age 81)
Political party	Independent (2015–present)
Other political affiliations	UNA (2012–2015) Lakas-CMD (2003–2012)
Spouse	Florence T. Defensor
Children	Mike Defensor Ma. Theresa Defensor

He is married to Florence Defensor. He is the father of Mike Defensor and Ma. Theresa Defensor, both former congressmen of the same district he represented. Mike represented the district for two terms (1995-1998 and 1998-2001) while Ma. Theresa for one term (2001-2004).

He graduated from University of the Philippines College of Law.

References

• House of Representatives Official Website
• GMA News Online: Defensor Clan

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Ma. Theresa Defensor	Member of the House of Representatives from Quezon City's 3rd district 2004–2010	Succeeded by Jorge Banal Jr.