Tomas Apacible

Tomas V. Apacible
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 1st District
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Preceded by	Eileen Ermita-Buhain
Succeeded by	Eileen Ermita-Buhain
Personal details
Born	March 7, 1946
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Liberal Party (2010–present)
Residence	Nasugbu, Batangas
Alma mater	San Beda College
Occupation	Congressman, 1st District of Batangas
Religion	Roman Catholic

Tomas V. Apacible is a former congressman representing the First Legislative District of the province of Batangas in the Philippine House of Representatives. He defeated former Congressman and Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita in the 2010 elections.^[1] He is also a former Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs, Senior Undersecretary of the Department of Finance, Senior Governor Development Bank of The Philippines and Private Sector Representative to the Land Bank of The Philippines Board of Directors. Apacible was defeated in his bid for re-election in 2013.

He sits as Senior Vice Chairman of the Committee of Trade and Industry, and Southern Tagalog Regional Development. He is also a member of the following committees: Ways and Means, Agriculture and Food, Energy, Tourism, Public Works and Highways, Information, Communication and Technology, Public Order and Safety, and Banks and Financial Intermediaries.

Apacible is married to Maria Dolores Cacdac with whom he has three children.

References

1. Servando, Kristine (2010-05-31). "Most ex-cops, soldiers lose election bids". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2010-06-22.