Amos Rivera
Amos Rivera | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor of Angeles City | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Carmelo Lazatin II |
| Preceded by | Vicky Vega-Cabigting |
| Member of Angeles City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Amos Bartolome Rivera June 20, 1977 Angeles City, Philippines |
| Political party | People's Reform Party (2025–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Aksyon Demokratiko (2022–25) |
| Spouse | Magdalena Magat |
| Occupation | Politician |
Amos Bartolome Rivera (born June 20, 1977) is a Filipino politician from Angeles City, Pampanga, who has served as Vice Mayor of Angeles City since 2025, under the mayoralty of Carmelo Lazatin II, succeeding three-term incumbent Vicky Vega-Cabigting.[1]
He previously served as a three-term member of the Angeles City Council from 2013 to 2022.
Political career
Under Tarzan (1998–2013)
Rivera began his career in public service in 1998, serving as a Community Affairs Officer under then-Mayor Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin. He later held positions as Executive Assistant III and Officer-in-Charge of the Local Urban Poor Affairs and Housing Office (LUPAHO) until 2007.[2]
LUPAHO Issue
Rivera conducted a ceremonial turnover of land titles to TB Pavilion residents in 2020, despite no longer being affiliated with the Local Urban Poor Affairs and Housing Office (LUPAHO). His brother, Atty. Willie Rivera, then City Administrator, claimed Amos had no authority to distribute the titles and accused him of misrepresenting his role. The City Government questioned why the Registry of Deeds released titles to Amos instead of LUPAHO, suggesting possible procedural violations.[3][4]
City Councilor (2013–2022)
Rivera was elected City Councilor of Angeles City and later served as Chairman of the Committee on Urban Poor Affairs. During his tenure, he passed ordinances such as a local Solo Parents Act and land title facilitation projects. He purportedly helped over 20,000 informal settler families obtain land titles and wellness benefits.[5]
Mayoral and Vice Mayoral campaign
2022 Mayoral Campaign
Rivera ran for Mayor of Angeles City in the 2022 elections under Aksyon Demokratiko, opposing Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. Despite highlighting his advocacy and projects, he was labeled the top absentee city councilor—missing 25 sessions out of 103 between July 2019 and October 2021. He was also criticized by LGBTQA+ groups for perceived rudeness and lack of clear platform presentation.[6][7]
2025 Vice Mayoral campaign
On May 12, 2025, Amos Rivera ran as vice mayoral candidate with Oscar Albayalde for mayor under People's Reform Party. He won the vice mayoralty with 79,866 votes (52.48%), defeating incumbent Vicky Vega-Cabigting of Lakas-CMD. Carmelo Lazatin II was proclaimed mayor. Rivera assumed office Presiding Officer of the Angeles City Council on June 30, 2025.[1]
References
- ^ a b Untalan, Sherylin (May 13, 2025). "Candidates from rival parties take top posts in Angeles City". GMA News Online. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ iOrbitNews (November 3, 2021). "VM Vega on Amos Rivera: 'Walang utang na loob'". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Sunnexdesk (March 26, 2022). "Former Lupaho chief denies Angeles mayoralty bet's cries of 'disinformation'". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ "Ex-LUPAHO chief denies 'disinformation': Relocation took place in 2005, not 2020 - Pampanga News Now". pampanganewsnow.com. March 26, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Manabat, Joann (June 21, 2021). "AC dad to run for city mayor". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Sunnexdesk (April 9, 2022). "LGBTQA+ hits mayoral bet Amos Rivera for 'rudeness'". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ "AC mayoralty bet branded as top Council absentee - Pampanga News Now". pampanganewsnow.com. February 7, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2025.