Plaridel Abaya
Plaridel Abaya | |
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| Born | Plaridel Madarang Abaya February 25, 1934 Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Public servant, Politician, Military officer |
| Years active | 1959–2004 |
| Known for | Representative for Cavite's 1st congressional district (1995–2004) |
Plaridel Abaya (born Plaridel Madarang Abaya on February 25, 1934) is a Filipino public servant who served as the representative for Cavite's 1st congressional district between 1995 and 2004. In the 2010 elections, he sought a congressional seat in Cavite's 2nd congressional district but was not elected.
Career
Abaya's professional journey began at the Philippine Military Academy in 1959, followed by a 28-year tenure in the Philippine Army, concluding with his retirement as a full colonel in 1987. Transitioning to politics in 1995, he won the seat for Cavite's 1st congressional district during the 10th Congress of the Philippines. He was re-elected in both 1998 and 2001, serving three consecutive terms before his son took over his position.
2010 Cavite run
In the 2010 elections, Abaya campaigned under the banner of the Liberal Party for a congressional position in Cavite's 2nd congressional district. He garnered 55,088 votes, accounting for 38% of the total, but was defeated by Lani Mercado. After the election, Abaya and four of his security personnel faced charges related to a shootout outside a police station that led to two fatalities. This incident drew condemnation from presidential hopefuls Benigno Aquino III and Mar Roxas.
Personal life
Abaya was married to Consuelo Aguinaldo-Abaya, who is the granddaughter of former Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo and daughter of Emilio del Rosario Aguinaldo Jr. Together, they have six children, including Francis Gerald and Joseph Emilio. Additionally, he has a son named Paul Plaridel, who unsuccessfully contested for a congressional seat in the 2022 elections, marking the conclusion of the Abaya family's 27-year political presence in the Cavite 1st district.