Luis Campos (politician) explained

Luis Campos Jr.
Office:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Makati's 2nd district
Term Start:June 30, 2016
Predecessor:Abby Binay
Birth Name:Luis Jose Angel Nakpil Campos Jr.
Birth Date:16 October 1967
Birth Place:Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Citizenship:Filipino
Residence:Makati
Alma Mater:De La Salle University (BA, MBA)
Ateneo de Manila University (JD)
Occupation:Politician, Businessman
Profession:Lawyer
Children:1

Luis Jose Angel Nakpil Campos Jr. (born October 16, 1967)[1] is a Filipino lawyer, politician, and businessman currently serving in the Philippine House of Representatives for Makati's 2nd district.

Early life and education

Campos was born on October 16, 1967 in Ermita, Manila. A member of the Nakpil clan, he was raised in Dasmariñas, Cavite.[2]

Campos attended De La Salle Zobel for his elementary and high school educations. He later attended De La Salle University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1989 and Masters in Business Administration degree in 1991.[3] He later attended Ateneo de Manila Law School to pursue legal education.[4]

Business career

Campos opened the Botong’s Resto Bar in Makati and was a partner in Andres, a Filipino restaurant.

Political career

Campos started his political career as successor to his wife and current Makati Mayor Abby Binay's congressional spot at 2nd district in 2016. He is the first and so far the only Binay in-law to be elected in public office. During his first term in the 17th Congress, he was the deputy minority leader, member of the House Committee on Rules, vice chairperson of the House Committee on Public Accounts, and district chairman of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines for Makati. He was re-elected in 2019 and in 2022.[5] [6] [7] He is the vice chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations and member of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development and House Committee on Ways and Means during the 19th Congress.[8] As representative, he supported the death penalty bill in 2017 and the absolute divorce bill in 2024.[9]

When he was term-limited alongside his wife Abby as mayor,[10] Campos filed his candidacy for mayor of Makati in 2025,[11] with fellow Makati Representative Kid Peña from the 1st district as his vice mayoralty running-mate.[12]

Electoral performance

2016

Personal life

Campos married fellow lawyer Abby Binay in 2008. They first met at the Ateneo Law School in 1998. Together, they have a daughter named Martina.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lando . Roy . 2019-10-30 . Luis Campos Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Career . 2024-10-12 . PeoPlaid . en-US.
  2. News: Keeping up with Luis Campos Jr.. Patricia Bianca S.. Taculao. August 26, 2023. October 16, 2024. Manila Standard.
  3. Web site: Hon. Luis Jose Angel N. Campos, Jr.. October 16, 2024. Makati Web Portal.
  4. News: VP Binay son-in-law Luis Campos running for wife Abigail’s seat. Gil C.. Cabacungan. October 11, 2015. October 16, 2024. INQUIRER.net.
  5. Web site: Gutierrez . Dennis . 2022-03-26 . Mayor Abby, ex-VP Binay lead Team Makatizens United proclamation rally . 2024-10-12 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  6. Web site: April 10, 2022 . Mayor Abby leads proclamation rally of Team Makatizens United . 2024-10-12 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  7. Web site: 2022-05-10 . Abby Binay wins third term as Makati City mayor . 2024-10-12 . GMA News Online . en.
  8. Web site: Hon. Campos, Luis Jr. N.. House of Representatives of the Philippines. October 16, 2024.
  9. News: Luis Campos Jr.. Rappler. October 26, 2024.
  10. News: May 28, 2024 . Makati's Abby Binay joins Nationalist People's Coalition . ABS-CBN News.
  11. News: Cuadra . Addie . October 5, 2024 . Luis Campos files candidacy for Makati mayor . ABS-CBN News.
  12. News: Lalu . Gabriel Pabico . arlenelim . 2024-10-09 . LIST: Aspirants for House seats in NCR; know the unopposed bets . 2024-10-12 . Inquirer.net . en.
  13. News: December 13, 2021 . Happy family! Check out Abby Binay’s Christmas photo . June 12, 2024 . Politiko Metro Manila.