Monica Prieto-Teodoro
Monica Prieto-Teodoro | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's First District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Gilberto Teodoro |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Cojuangco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1966 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas Kampi CMD (2009–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Gilbert Teodoro |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Webster University Geneva |
| Occupation | Realtor Politician |
| Website | Official Website of Monica Prieto-Teodoro |
Monica Louise "Nikki" Prieto-Teodoro (born March 3, 1966) is a Filipino politician. She is the spouse of Gilbert Teodoro, a former Secretary of the Philippine National Defense. She served as the Philippines special envoy to the UNICEF from September 2017 to September 2018.[1] She was the Representative of the 1st district of Tarlac during the 14th Congress of the Philippines. Teodoro was the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the House Committees on the Welfare of Children and on Population and Family Relations.[2][3][4] She helped build Amor Complex, a children's shelter in Tarlac, and the Golden Rooster Foundation that raises funds for underprivileged children.[5]
Education[]
Teodoro graduated from Webster University Geneva in Switzerland with a degree in International Marketing, where she was trained with the basics of the international economy. She then returned home to become a successful real estate entrepreneur. She also studied in various schools such as Marymount, St. Joseph's School, and Notre Dame in California.[2]
Personal life[]
She is married to former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro. Before politics and her real estate venture, Teodoro used to be a commercial model. She was a former equestrienne and is a PADI-certified scuba diver.[2]
References[]
- ^ Placido, Dharel (March 9, 2018). "Nikki Teodoro appointed special envoy to UNICEF". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c Nikki Teodoro Archived 2009-08-28 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Rep. Monica "Nikki" Prieto-Teodoro: Defying the Odds.
- ^ Members of the House of Representatives - 14th Congress.
- ^ Lifestyle of Rep. Nikki Teodoro.
- 1966 births
- Living people
- People from Tarlac
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Tarlac
- Cojuangco family
- Filipino people of Spanish descent
- Lakas–CMD politicians
- Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines