Lorenz Defensor
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Lorenz Defensor | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Senior Deputy House Majority Leader | |
| Assumed office July 29, 2025 | |
| Leader | Sandro Marcos |
| Preceded by | Sandro Marcos |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Iloilo's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Defensor Jr. |
| Member of the Iloilo Provincial Board from the 3rd district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1977 Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Party | NUP (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2021) Liberal (2015–2018) |
| Spouse | Vaneza Ungson |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Arthur Defensor Jr. (brother) Mike Defensor (second cousin) |
| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (AB,MA) University of Santo Tomas (LLB) |
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Lorenz Rivera Defensor (born July 24, 1977) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who has served as the representative for Iloilo's third district since 2019.
Early life and education
Lorenz Defensor was born on July 24, 1977, in Iloilo City, Philippines.[citation needed] He is the son of former Iloilo Governor and former congressman Arthur Defensor Sr. and Cosette Rivera.[citation needed]
Defensor earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Public Administration at the same university. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Santo Tomas and passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 2004.[1]
Career
Early career
Before entering politics, Defensor worked as a legal officer at SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation. He also served as a senior partner at Salazar Enrile Defensor & De Mata Law Offices (SEDA Law), specializing in energy law, power and electric utilities, project finance and construction, and local legislation.[1]
Political career
Defensor began his political career as a provincial board member representing the third district of Iloilo. In 2019, he was elected as the congressman for the district, a position he has held since then.
In February 2025, Defensor was named as a member of the House prosecution team for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He stated that facing Duterte in the trial was "always an honor."[2]
In the 2026 impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Defensor serves as the lead prosecutor for Article IV, which addresses allegations of grave threats.[3]
Impeachment Trial of Sara Duterte
On July 7, 2026, the second day of the impeachment trial, House prosecutor Lorenz Defensor opened the proceedings for Article IV with a manifestation arguing that public accountability applies to all officials regardless of their position. Defensor characterized Vice President Sara Duterte’s public remarks regarding an alleged assassination plot against the President and other officials as "especially sinister," noting that such threats made by a constitutional successor carry a gravity that strikes "at the very heart of government."[4][5]
Political stances
In March 2025, Defensor attended a rally supporting KiBam, where he emphasized the importance of unity and continuity in leadership. He stated, "others have separated, we're still together," highlighting his alignment with the opposition's call for cohesive and principled governance.[6]
Personal life
Defensor's brother, Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr., has served as the governor of Iloilo since 2019. He is married to Vaneza Ungson, a lawyer, and they have two children.[citation needed]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2016 | Board Member (Iloilo–3rd) | Liberal | 111,291 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2019 | Representative (Iloilo–3rd) | PDP-Laban | 152,058 | 85.98% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2022 | NUP | 197,231 | 98.28% | 1st | +12.30 | Won | ||
| 2025 | 194,791 | 98.64% | 1st | +0.36 | Won | |||
References
- ^ a b "Our Team". Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Ellson Quismorio (February 5, 2025). "House prosecution team member Defensor on facing Duterte in impeachment trial: 'Always an honor'".
- ^ Gregorio, Agatha (July 4, 2026). "Who are the 26 prosecutors in Sara Duterte's impeachment trial?".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Reganit, Jose (July 7, 2026). "House prosecutor: Responsibility applies to everyone".
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Tolentino, Ariel Jerald (2026-07-08). "Can we still trust her? Sara Duterte kill threat strikes at heart of gov't - Defensor". politiko.com.ph. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ^ Llanesca T. Panti (March 7, 2025). "Leni at Kiko-Bam rally: Others have separated, we're still together". GMA News Online.
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