Jan Franz Chan
Jan Franz Chan | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Ako Bicol | |
| Assumed office January 26, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Zaldy Co |
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| Born | Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan January 24, 1991 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Party | Ako Bicol (partylist; 2025–present) |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University (BS, JD) University of California, Berkeley (LLM) |
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Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan[1][2] (born January 24, 1991)[3] is a Filipino lawyer and politician.
Early life and education
[edit]Chan was born on January 24, 1991[4] in Quezon City.[3] He finished a Bachelor of Science in Management, Major in Legal Management in 2011 and Juris Doctor in 2015 at the Ateneo de Manila University.[3][2] He finished the Master of Laws in Energy & Clean Technology Law at UC Berkeley School of Law in 2018.[2]
Legal career
[edit]Jan Franz Chan was a senior partner at ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm and a consultant for the Philippine National Oil Company.[5]
Political career
[edit]Ako Bicol won two seats in the House of Representatives following the 2025 elections which was filled in by Zaldy Co and Alfred Garbin.[6] Co, who was implicated in the 2025 flood control project controversy, resigned on September 29, 2025.[7]
On November 12, 2025, Chan was proclaimed as Ako Bicol's third nominee replaced Co, when he took his oath as House of Representatives member on January 26, 2026.[8][9]
He pledged to focus on passing a comprehensive renewable energy law; a bill strengthening mental health support systems, especially for parents of children with special needs, and disaster resilience.[10][11]
Personal life
[edit]Chan hails from Rapu-Rapu, Albay.[5] Aside from being a lawyer, he was also a real estate broker.[6] He also previously worked for the World Wide Fund for Nature.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ako Bicol Political Party". Rappler. November 12, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario Chan, Senior Partner". ChanRobles & Associates Law Firm. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Associates". Migallos Luna Law Offices. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Jan Franz Chan". Rappler. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Garcia, Justine Xyrah (November 12, 2025). "Comelec proclaims new Ako Bicol nominee after Zaldy Co's resignation". BusinessMirror. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- 1 2 Sampang, Dianne (November 12, 2025). "Jan Franz Chan proclaimed as Ako Bicol rep after Zaldy Co's resignation". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Porcalla, Delon (October 20, 2025). "Ako Bicol third nominee to get Zaldy Co's seat". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (January 26, 2026). "Chan takes oath as Ako Bicol rep, replacing Zaldy Co". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ↑ Gulla, Vivienne (January 26, 2026). "Jan Chan takes oath as Ako Bicol party list representative, replacing Zaldy Co". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ↑ Abadilla, Bench (November 12, 2025). "'Excited to serve': Jan Almario Chan takes over from Zaldy Co as new Ako Bicol rep". Politiko. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ↑ Mendoza, Red (November 12, 2025). "New Ako Bicol lawmaker 'excited' to work, bares legislative priorities". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Ako Bicol politicians
- Ateneo de Manila University alumni
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Ako Bicol
- Politicians from Albay
- Filipino lawyers
- Filipino politicians of Chinese descent
- UC Berkeley School of Law alumni
- Politicians from Quezon City
- Filipino businesspeople in the real estate industry
- Real estate agents