Lolita Tañala-Javier (born February 20, 1975) is a Filipino politician who is the representative of Leyte's 2nd congressional district, and the wife of Leonardo Javier Jr., the currrent vice governor of Leyte and the founder of the Andok's food chain.[1][2]
Lolita Javier | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives from Leyte's 2nd congressional district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Ong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lolita Karen Tañala February 20, 1975 Jaro, Leyte, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PFP (2019–2022) |
| Spouse | Leonardo Javier Jr. |
| Relatives | Danny Javier (brother-in-law) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
Born in 1975, Javier previously worked as a ramp model. She married businessman Leonardo "Sandy" Javier Jr., the founder of Andok's and future vice governor of Leyte. In 2019, she entered politics as candidate for representative of the 2nd district of Leyte under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP). She won, defeating one-term congressman Henry Ong of PDP–Laban.[3]
Javier ran for re-election in 2022 as a member of the Nacionalista Party. She defeated Ong in a rematch, this time with a wider margin, while her son Jassie Tañala won as mayor of Jaro, Leyte against former mayor Rolando Celebre.[4][5]