Matias Defensor, Jr.

Matias Defensor (born September 23, 1943 ) is a Filipino politician. A member of Lakas CMD, he is currently serving his second term representing the 3rd District of Quezon City in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He is married to Florence Defensor. He is the father of former Senatorial candidate Michael Defensor.

He failed to win a third term as Representative of Quezon City in the 2013 Philippines Mid-term Elections, losing to Jorge Banal. Graduated from University of the Philippines College of Law and studied his Masters degree abroad.

References

• House of Representatives Official Website