Joey Lina

Jose "Joey" D. Lina Jr.

Senator of the Philippines
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995
Governor of Laguna
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2001
Preceded by	Restituto Luna
Succeeded by	Teresita S. Lazaro
Personal details
Born	(1951-12-22) December 22, 1951 Victoria, Laguna
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	None
Other political affiliations	PDP-Laban (1987-2001)
Spouse(s)	Loretta Atienza
Relations	Jose Lina Sr. (father)
Alma mater	University of Santo Tomas
Occupation	businessman
Profession	Public Servant/Businessman

Joey Lina is a former Laguna governor and former senator of the Philippines.^[1]

Early life

He was born Jose D. Lina Jr. on December 22, 1951 in Masapang, Victoria, Laguna.^[1]

Personal life

He is married to Loretta Atienza, with whom he has six children. The Lina family is active in Catholic renewal movement.^[1]

Educational life

Prior to finishing law in the top 10 of his Class in the University of the Philippines in 1979 and passing the Bar Exams in 1980, Lina had obtained an AB Economics degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1975.^[1]

Career

Lina has filled 338 bills and was responsible for several landmark measures including the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 and the creation of the Philippine Sports Commission.^[1]

Political life

Senator Jose "Joey" D. Lina Jr. was the youngest member of the Senate from 1987 to 1992. He was elected governor of Laguna and served from 1995 to 2001. He was Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government.^[1] He is at present the president of Manila Hotel.

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 "Senators Profile - Jose "Joey" Lina Jr.". www.senate.gov.ph. Retrieved December 2, 2016.

External links

Senatorial history of Joey Lina

Senators of the 8th Congress of the Philippines (1987–92) 9th>

Senate President

Jovito Salonga (1987–92)
Neptali Gonzales (1992–93)

Senators (1987–92)

Heherson Alvarez Edgardo Angara Agapito Aquino Joseph Estrada Juan Ponce Enrile Neptali Gonzales	Teofisto Guingona Jr. Ernesto F. Herrera Sotero Laurel Jose Lina Jr. Ernesto Maceda Raul Manglapus^‡	Orlando S. Mercado Vicente Paterno John Henry Osmeña Aquilino Pimentel Jr. Santanina Rasul Alberto Romulo	Rene Saguisag Jovito Salonga Leticia Ramos-Shahani Mamintal A.J. Tamano Wigberto Tañada Victor Ziga

Term ended June 30, 1992

^‡ — Appointed Secretary of Foreign Affairs on October 15, 1987.

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Senators of the 9th Congress of the Philippines (1992-1995) 10th>

Senate President

Neptali Gonzales (1992-93)
Edgardo Angara (1993-95)

Three Year Term Senators^‡ (1992-1995)		Full Term Senators^‡ (1992-1998)

Agapito A. Aquino Rodolfo G. Biazon Anna Dominique M. Coseteng Teofisto Guingona Jr. Jose Lina Jr. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo	John Henry Osmeña Nina Rasul Raul Roco Wigberto Tañada Francisco Tatad Arturo Tolentino	Heherson Alvarez Edgardo Angara Neptali Gonzales Ernesto Herrera Ernesto Maceda Orlando Mercado	Blas Ople Ramon Revilla Sr. Alberto Romulo Leticia Ramos-Shahani Tito Sotto Freddie Webb

Term ended June 30, 1995		Term ended June 30, 1998

^‡ — Under the transitory provisions of the Philippine constitution, 24 senators were elected in this election. The first 12 senators who garnered the highest votes would have a 6 six year term while the next 12 senators would have a 3 year term.

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