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In thisPhilippine name,themiddle nameor maternalfamily nameisMigriñoand the surname or paternal family name isChato.
Edgar Chatto
Chatto in 2019
Member of thePhilippine House of RepresentativesfromBohol's1st District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byRene Relampagos
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byErnesto Herrera
Succeeded byRene Relampagos
25thGovernor of Bohol
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byErico Aumentado
Succeeded byArthur C. Yap
Vice Governor ofBohol
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2001
Preceded byRene Relampagos
Succeeded byJulius Herrera
Mayor ofBalilihan
In office
February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1995
Preceded byElias Baquero
Succeeded byEladio Chatto
Personal details
Born
Edgardo Migriño Chatto

(1960-02-21)February 21, 1960(age 64)
Malate, Manila,Philippines
Political partyNUP(2021-present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal(2010-2021)
Lakas-CMD(until 2010)
SpouseMaria Pureza Veloso Chatto
Children1
Websitehttp://www.edgarchatto.com

Edgardo Migriño Chatto(born February 21, 1960), more commonly known asEdgar Chatto,is aFilipinolawyer and politician who is currently the Representative of the1st Legislative District of Boholsince 2019. He previously served in that position from 2001 to 2010.[1]He served as Governor of theProvince of Boholfor three terms from 2010 to 2019.

Biography and career

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Edgardo Migriño Chatto was born on February 21, 1960, inMalate,Manila,the son of Eladio Chatto and the former Mayor ofBalilihan,Bohol, Victoria Migriño Chatto.[2]A consistent honor student, he finished both his elementary and secondary education at the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran (nowHoly Name University), in 1973 and 1979 respectively. He finished Bachelor in Economics at theUniversity of the PhilippinesSchool of Economics inDiliman,Quezon Cityin April 1981. He attended theAteneo de Manila Universityfor his Bachelor in Laws (1984–1988) and graduated at theHoly Name Universityin 1988. He finished his Masters in Government Management at thePamantasan ng Lungsod ng MaynilaGraduate School of Business and Management as a DILG-LGA scholar in April 1998. In 1991, he finished the Local Administration and Development Course at theUniversity of the Philippines.He also attended theJohn F. Kennedy School of GovernmentatHarvard UniversityinMassachusetts,U.S.in 1999.[1]

Chatto was faculty member of theDivine Word College of Tagbilaranfrom 1981 to 1982.[3]

He is married to Maria Pureza Chatto (neeVeloso) with whom he has one daughter, Esther Patrisha Veloso Chatto.[2]

Chatto, withCall SignDW7BDC, holds a Technician Class Amateur Radio License.[4]

Political career

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He started his political career as board member of the Province ofBoholrepresenting 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 ofBalilihan,Bohol and served until 1995. He became Vice Governor of the province ofBoholand served as vice governor from 1995 - 2001. From 2001 up to 2010, he was a member of theHouse of Representativesas representative of the firstdistrictof Bohol. In the May 10, 2010, elections, he won as the 25th Governor of the Province of Bohol, Philippines.[5]

Committee Membership

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As a congressman from 2001 to 2010, Chatto was the Chairman of theHouse Committee on Tourismand Senior Vice Chairman of theHouse Committee on Agriculture, Food and Fisheries.He also had memberships in the House Committees onAccounts;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;andJustice.[5]

Since 2019, he is the current Chairman of theHouse Committee on Climate Changeand Vice Chairman of theHouse Special Committee on Persons with Disabilities,and on Tourism. He is also a member for the majority in theHouse Committee on Economic Affairs.[6]

Awards

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  • National Centennial Lingkod Bayan Awardee for Outstanding Work Performance (2000) -Civil Service Commission
  • National Dangal Ng Bayan Award (2011) - Civil Service Commission
  • Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon Award for Highly Distinguished Leadership in Promoting Humanitarian Objectives (1997) -Philippine National Red Cross
  • One of the Ten Outstanding Boholanos Around the World (1998) - Confederation of Boholanos in the USA and Canada and the First Consolidated Bank
  • Most Outstanding Vice Governor of the Philippines (1997) - League of Vice Governors of the Philippines
  • Most Outstanding Mayor of the Philippines (1991)
  • National Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Youth Leaders (1985) - Parangal sa Pamumuno
  • Most Outstanding Alumnus for Government Service (1996) - Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP)
  • Lesage Award, Most Outstanding Alumnus for Government Service (1997) - Holy Name University (formerly Divine Word College of Tagbilaran)
  • Most Outstanding Youth Leader of Bohol - Philippine National Red Cross
  • Leadership Awards from different institutions:
    • Holy Name University
    • Gerry Roxas Foundation
    • Science Foundation of the Philippines
    • Kabataang Barangay
    • Local Admin. & Dev’t Program Alumni Association of the Philippines
    • National And Regional Recognitions by:
    • National Gold HAMIS Award (Health and Management Information System)
    • Galing Pook Award
    • Clean and Green Contest
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References

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  1. ^abPersonal Information,i-site.ph. Retrieved November 11, 2006.
  2. ^abCurriculum vitae Congressman Edgardo M. ChattoArchived2006-11-05 at theWayback Machinewww.congress.gov.ph Retrieved 11 November 2006.
  3. ^Makati Business Club Congress WatchArchived2007-02-14 at theWayback Machinewww.mbc.com.ph Retrieved 11 November 2006.
  4. ^"Home".charl.club.
  5. ^abPolitical Information,i-site.ph. Retrieved November 11, 2006.
  6. ^"Hon. Chatto, Edgar M."House of Representatives.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-08-18.


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