Johnny Pimentel


Johnny Ty Pimentel is a Filipino politician who is currently serving as the Representative of Surigao del Sur's 2nd district and as a Deputy House Speaker. He previously served as Vice Governor of Surigao del Sur from 1995 to 1998 and later Governor from 2010 to 2016.

Early life and education

Pimentel was born on March 29, 1956 in Tandag, Surigao to Vicente Pimentel Sr., the first governor of the undivided Surigao, and Felicidad Ty. His siblings include Vicente Pimentel Jr. and Alexander Pimentel.
He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree.

Political career

Pimentel first entered politics in 1995 when he became the Vice Governor of Surigao del Sur, occupying the position until 1998. From 2001 to 2010, during the gubernatorial term of his brother, Vicente Pimentel Jr., he served as the provincial administrator. From 2010 to 2016, Pimentel then served as Governor of Surigao del Sur.
In 2016, Pimentel won a seat at the House of Representatives. He is currently in his second term, which he also won after the 2019 Philippine House of Representatives elections. In July 2019, he was elected Deputy House Speaker and is the designated PDP-Laban spokesperson in the lower house.

Personal life

Pimentel is married to Rosalinda Cabreros Cruz. They have four children.
On July 27, 2020, Pimentel announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. This was after he underwent RT-PCR testing as part of the health protocols instituted for the 5th State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Duterte.