Edgar Erice

Edgar "Egay" Ranes Erice (born June 15, 1960) is a Filipino politician who served as the representative for Caloocan's second congressional district from 2001 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2022. Erice ran for mayor of Caloocan in 2022 and lost to fellow representative Along Malapitan.

He is the regional chairman of Aksyon Demokratiko for the National Capital Region.

Early life and education
Erice took up secondary education at Caloocan High School from 1973 to 1977 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of Santo Tomas as a beneficiary of "Study-now, Pay-Later Plan" of Caloocan.

Furthermore, Erice was a leader of the Liberal Party of the Philippines for 18 years (since 1988) and he is the current Regional Chairman for National Capital Region of Aksyon Demokratiko and the Past President of the Rotary Club of Caloocan District 3800 and a past navigator of Andres Bonifacio Assembly – Knights of Columbus.

Caloocan President of Kabataang Barangay (1975)
Erice first came to public service in 1975, when he became part of Kabataang Barangay Chairman (now known as Sangguniang Kabataan) at the age of 15. He was the President of the Kabataang Barangay for Caloocan from 1975 to 1981.

Caloocan city council member (1995–2001)
Erice was elected member of the Caloocan City Council in 1995 at the age of 35. He was re-elected to a second term in 1998.

Congressional stint (2001–2004)
Erice decided not to seek re-election for councilor in 2001 and instead ran for representative of Caloocan's 2nd congressional district in 2001. He won, serving for one term until 2004. In 2004, he ran for mayor of Caloocan under the Liberal Party but lost to 1st district Representative Enrico Echiverri.

2007 Congress run
In 2007, Erice attempted a comeback to the Congress, but lost to incumbent Mitzi Cajayon.

Vice Mayor of Caloocan under Mayor Echiverri (2010–2013)
Erice ran for vice-mayor in the 2010 elections under the Liberal Party-coalition of Mayor Enrico Echiverri. He was elected, defeating former Mayor Rey Malonzo who was the running mate of Luis Asistio. He was also the President of the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines that time and Director of Metro Manila Development Council. He would serve for only one term until 2013.

Congressional stint (2013–2022)
Initially planning to run for Mayor of Caloocan, Erice ran for representative of Caloocan's 2nd congressional district in 2013 under the Liberal Party and won, defeating incumbent Mitzi Cajayon. He was re-elected in 2016 and in 2019.

He ran again for mayor in 2022, which he said would be his last political run, but lost to 1st district Representative Dale "Along" Malapitan, son of outgoing Mayor Oscar Malapitan.

Controversies
In July 2024, The Supreme Court En banc directed Erice to file comment on the confidentiality and protective gag order motion filed by Miru Systems joint Venture on the 2025 Philippine general election case. Earlier, Erice filed a certiorari case versus the ₱18-billion contract awarded by the COMELEC to Miru Systems. Erice also filed a motion with the High Tribunal to cite Chairman George Garcia in contempt of court for violation of the sub judice rule alleging Garcia's prohibited remarks on the pending case.

Other political experience

 * (1980 – 1982) Administrative Officer I – Metro Manila Commission (MMDA)
 * (1982 – 1984) Plans & Programs Officer – Metro Manila Commission (MMDA)
 * (1984 – 1986) Chief, Research and statistics Office – Metro Manila Commission (MMDA)
 * (1986 – 1987) Area Manager – Environmental Sanitation Center Caloocan
 * (1989 – 1992) Chief of staff – Office of Congressman Virgilio P. Robles