Joey Lina

Joey Lina
21st Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
In office
January 29, 2001 – July 11, 2004
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byAnselmo Avelino Jr. (OIC)
Succeeded byAngelo Reyes
15th Governor of Laguna
In office
June 30, 1995 – January 28, 2001
Vice GovernorTeresita Lazaro
Preceded byRestituto Luna
Succeeded byTeresita Lazaro
Senator of the Philippines
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1995
Governor of Metro Manila
Acting
In office
February 25, 1986 – 1987
Appointed byCorazon Aquino
Preceded byImelda Marcos
Succeeded byJejomar Binay (acting)
Personal details
Born
Jose David Lina Jr.

(1951-12-22) December 22, 1951 (age 72)
Victoria, Laguna, Philippines
Political partyAng Komadrona (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations
Liberal (2009–2010)
LDP (1988–2001)
UNIDO (1986–1988)
SpouseLoretta Atienza
Children6
ParentJose Lina Sr.
RelativesAlberto Lina (brother)
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas (BA)
University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B.)
OccupationPolitician, businessman
ProfessionLawyer

Jose "Joey" David Lina Jr., KGCR (born December 22, 1951)[1] is a Filipino lawyer, politician, businessman, public servant, and radio personality who is the former governor of Laguna and former Senator of the Philippines.[1] The youngest Senator during his time at the age of 35.[2] He was the author of the "Lina Law" or Republic Act No. 7279.[3] He is currently the President of Manila Hotel. [4]

  1. ^ a b "Senators Profile – Jose "Joey" Lina Jr". senate.gov.ph. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  2. ^ |title=DILG Secretary Joey Lina's way|url=https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/starweek-magazine/2001/12/02/142191/dilg-secretary-joey-lina146s-way/amp/%7Caccess-date=02 December 2001}}
  3. ^ "Lina clarifies misconceptions about "Lina Law"". abs-cbn. abs-cbn. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Atty. Joey Lina on upholding the heart and heritage of Manila Hotel". lifestyleasia-onemega. lifestyleasia. Retrieved January 10, 2024.