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Lope Diokno Tepora is a Filipino politician. He is the incumbent mayor of Indang, Cavite, a position he has held since 1998. He is also the current auditor of the Cavite Mayors League (3rd District).

Lope Diokno Tepora was born on September 25, 1952 to Constancio Montoya Tepora, Sr. and Mercedes Fello Diokno. He is married to Ma. Dolores Espineli Cruzate with whom he has five daughters. His education started at the Buna Cerca Barrio School and continued at the Indang Elementary School. In 1969, he finished his secondary education at the University of the East, where he also earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Preparatory Medicine in 1973. His political career began in May of 1995 when he was elected vice mayor of Indang, Cavite. In 1998, he proceeded to run for the mayoralty which he won, making him the first vice mayor of the municipality to ascend to the Chief Executive position through election. He is currently on his third and last term as the mayor of the municipality.

Other Information

• Name : Lope Diokno Tepora
• Birthday : September 25, 1952
• Birthplace : Indang, Cavite, Philippines
• Schools Attended :
• Elementary education, Buna Cerca Barrio School and Indang Elementary School
• High school education, University of the East (1969)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Preparatory Medicine, University of the East (1973)
• Father : Constancio Montoya Tepora, Sr.
• Mother : Mercedes Fello Diokno
• Spouse : Ma. Dolores Espineli Cruzate
• Children : 5

Career Highlights

• Re-Elected Municipal Mayor, Indang, Cavite (2004-present)
• Auditor, Cavite Mayors League (2004-present)
• Re-Elected Municipal Mayor, Indang, Cavite (2001-2004)
• Secretary, Cavite Mayors League (2001-2004)
• Elected Municipal Mayor, Indang, Cavite (1998-2001)
• Vice President, Cavite Mayors League (1998-2001)
• Elected Municipal Vice Mayor, Indang, Cavite (1995-1998)
• Vice President, Cavite Vice Mayors League (1995-1998)

Affiliations

• President, Rotary Club of Indang (2002-2003)
• Honorary Member, La Vista DELTACOM
• Charter Vice President, Rotary Club of Indang (1996)
• Member, Couples for Christ, Indang-Mendez Chapter
• Member, Knights of Columbus
• President, Cursillo Movement of Indang – Class No.5 (May 14-17, 1996)

Awards and Recognitions

• Municipal Mayor, Development Manager and Servant Leader, Manila Hotel (March 12, 2007)
• Outstanding Mayor for 2006 Regional Literacy Award, 3rd Class Municipality, Region IV-A CALABARZON, Tanay, Rizal (September 22, 2006)
• Outstanding Mayor for 2005 Cleanest and Greenest Municipality, Region IV-A CALABARZON
• Outstanding Mayor for 2004 Cleanest and Greenest Municipality, Region IV-A CALABARZON
• Community Service Award, Indang Cavite Association of Southern California, USA (January 30, 2003)
• Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year, MEDIA Metro Manila (January 27, 2003)
• Exemplary Accomplishments, Dedicated Service and Outstanding Leadership as Municipal Mayor, Caviteños of Southern California, USA (January 25, 2003)
• Paul Harris Fellow, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (August 10, 2001)
• Meritorious Service Award for Director Community Service, Rotary Club of Indang, Rotary Year 2000-2001 (August 10, 2001)
• Worthy Sir Knight, Knights of Columbus (May 1, 1999)
• Kabalikat Award, Brgy. Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement of the Rural Poor (BIDANI) Program (March 12, 1999)
• Achievement Award – 10th Annual Convention of Vice Mayors League of the Philippines, Expo Filipino, Clark Field Pampanga (November 9-22, 1998)
• Gawad Parangal – Araw ng Pulo (November 30, 1998)
• Speaker Jose de Venecia Leadership Award, House of Representatives Metro Manila (October 24, 1997)