Edgar Chatto
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Edgardo Migriño Chatto also known as Edgar Chatto, is a Filipino
politician
. A lawyer by profession, he is currently the Governor of the Province of Bohol
, having been elected in the 2010 elections
. Prior to this, he was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
as representative of the first legislative district of Bohol which he served for three terms since 2001.
, Manila
, Philippines
. He is the son of the late Eladio Chatto and former Mayor of Balilihan, Bohol Mrs. Victoria Migriño Chatto. A consistent honor student, he finished both his elementary and secondary education at the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran (now Holy Name University
), in 1973 and 1979 respectively. He finished Bachelor in Economics at the University of the Philippines
School of Economics in Diliman, Quezon City
in April 1981. He attended the Ateneo de Manila University
for his Bachelor in Laws (1984-1988) and graduated at the Holy Name University
in 1988. He finished his Masters in Government Management at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Graduate School of Business and Management as a DILG-LGA scholar in April 1998. In 1991, he finished the Local Administration and Development Course at the University of the Philippines
. He also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
in Massachusetts
, U.S.
in 1999.
Hon. Chatto was faculty member of the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran from 1981 to 1982.
Governor Chatto is married to Maria Pureza Chatto (nee Veloso) with whom he has one daughter, Esther Patrisha Veloso Chatto.
representing the youth sector when he served as president of the Kabataang Barangay from 1980 to 1986. In 1988, he was elected as municipal mayor of the municipality of Balilihan, Bohol and served until 1995. He became Vice Governor of the province of Bohol
and served as vice governor from 1995 - 2001. From 2001 up to 2010, he was a member of the House of Representatives
as representative of the first district of Bohol. In the May 10, 2010 elections, he won as the 25th Governor of the Province of Bohol, Philippines.
, Congressman Chatto also had memberships in the following house committees: Accounts; Basic Education and Culture; Ethics; Foreign Affairs; Games and Amusement; Higher and Technical Education; Labor and Employment; Legislative Franchises; Local Government; Public Works and Highways; Revision of Laws; Ways and Means; and Justice.
Filipino people
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politician
Politician
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. A lawyer by profession, he is currently the Governor of the Province of Bohol
Bohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of and a coastline long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines...
, having been elected in the 2010 elections
Bohol local elections, 2010
Local elections held in the Province of Bohol last May 10, 2010 as part of the 2010 general election. Voters elected candidates for all local positions: a city or town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as three to four members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor,...
. Prior to this, he was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
House of Representatives of the Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the...
as representative of the first legislative district of Bohol which he served for three terms since 2001.
Biography and career
Edgardo Migriño Chatto, nicknamed Edgar or Eddie, was born on February 21, 1960 in MalateMalate
Malate is the ionized form of malic acid. It is an important chemical compound in biochemistry. In the C4 carbon fixation process, malate is a source of CO2 in the Calvin cycle....
, Manila
Manila
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, Philippines
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. He is the son of the late Eladio Chatto and former Mayor of Balilihan, Bohol Mrs. Victoria Migriño Chatto. A consistent honor student, he finished both his elementary and secondary education at the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran (now Holy Name University
Holy Name University
Holy Name University or HNU is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It is a private, non-profit, co-educational university run by the Society of the Divine Word or SVD...
), in 1973 and 1979 respectively. He finished Bachelor in Economics at the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
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School of Economics in Diliman, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
in April 1981. He attended the Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
for his Bachelor in Laws (1984-1988) and graduated at the Holy Name University
Holy Name University
Holy Name University or HNU is a Catholic institution of higher learning located in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It is a private, non-profit, co-educational university run by the Society of the Divine Word or SVD...
in 1988. He finished his Masters in Government Management at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Graduate School of Business and Management as a DILG-LGA scholar in April 1998. In 1991, he finished the Local Administration and Development Course at the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
. He also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
Harvard University
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in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
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, U.S.
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in 1999.
Hon. Chatto was faculty member of the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran from 1981 to 1982.
Governor Chatto is married to Maria Pureza Chatto (nee Veloso) with whom he has one daughter, Esther Patrisha Veloso Chatto.
Political career
He started his political career as Board Member of the Province of BoholBohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of and a coastline long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines...
representing the youth sector when he served as president of the Kabataang Barangay from 1980 to 1986. In 1988, he was elected as municipal mayor of the municipality of Balilihan, Bohol and served until 1995. He became Vice Governor of the province of Bohol
Bohol
Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of Bohol Island and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of and a coastline long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines...
and served as vice governor from 1995 - 2001. From 2001 up to 2010, he was a member of the House of Representatives
House of Representatives of the Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the...
as representative of the first district of Bohol. In the May 10, 2010 elections, he won as the 25th Governor of the Province of Bohol, Philippines.
Committee Membership
As Congressman, Chatto was the Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism and Senior Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. As member of the House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives of the Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the...
, Congressman Chatto also had memberships in the following house committees: Accounts; Basic Education and Culture; Ethics; Foreign Affairs; Games and Amusement; Higher and Technical Education; Labor and Employment; Legislative Franchises; Local Government; Public Works and Highways; Revision of Laws; Ways and Means; and Justice.
Awards
- National Centennial Lingkod Bayan Awardee for Outstanding Work Performance(2000) -Civil Service Commission
- One of the Ten Exemplary Individuals for the Visayas and Mindanao (2000) - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Incorporated (RAFI)
- One of the Ten Outstanding Boholanos Around the World (TOBAW) 1998- Confederation of Boholanos in the USA and Canada (CONBUSAC) and the First Consolidated Bank (FCB)
- Most Outstanding Vice Governor of the Philippines (1997) - League of Vice Governors of the Philippines
- Lesage Award for Most Outstanding Alumnus for Local Government Service (1997)- Divine Word College of Tagbilaran
- Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon Award for Highly Distinguished Leadership in Promoting Humanitarian Objectives (1997) -Philippine National Red Cross
- Most Outstanding Alumnus for Local Government Service (1996) - Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP)
- Most Outstanding Mayor of the Philippines (1991)
- Mayor of the Year of the Province of Bohol and Region VII (1990)
- Most Outstanding Youth Leader of Bohol - Philippine National Red Cross
- National Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Youth Leaders - (Parangal sa Pamumuno), 1995
- Leadership Awards from different institutions:
- Divine Word College of Tagbilaran
- Gerry Roxas Foundation
- Science Foundation of the Philippines
- Kabataang Barangay
- Local Admin. & Dev’t Program Alumni of the Philippines
- Office of the President, Malacañang
- National And Regional Recognitions by:
- National Gold HAMIS Award (Health and Management Information System)
- Galing Pook Award
- Clean and Green Contest
Additional readings
- List of House Bills authored by Congressman Edgar Chatto
- House Bills Download Center
- House Committee Meetings
- Chatto: “Pretty boy” of honesty, sincerity Bohol Sunday Post 17 January 2007.
- Dwight Ebojo. Livestock auction center can spur development - Chatto Bohol Sunday Post. 2 April 2006.
- Die-hard supporters of Chatto strike back The Bohol Times. January 8, 2007
- Ric V. Obedencio Chatto's supporters strike back The Bohol Chronicle. January 21, 2007
- Impeachment 2006: How they voted GMAGMA News and Public AffairsGMA News and Public Affairs is the news department of the Philippine broadcaster GMA Network and its sister network GMA News TV...
News. 24 August 2006. - House Resolution 593 ASEM ASEAN 2005. 16 February 2005.
- Airlines, Airplanes and Airports (Part III) SkyScrapercity 17 August 2005
- GMA would depend on Divine wisdom in carrying out her program for the next 6 years Office of the Press Secretary. 03 July 2004
- Ben Cal. How to combat poverty, rebellion The Manila Times. December 04, 2006.
- CPG honored at 110th b-day VGO News November 5, 2006
- Avigail Olarte Impeachment 2005 - 2006: How the congressmen voted Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. 24 August 2006.