In Parañaque’s Second District, the people witnessed the rise of Rep. Gustavo Tambunting, commonly known as Cong. Gus, a public leader who fostered growth within the community and valued the trust of his constituents, further empowering him to strive for new horizons that benefit the public.
From there, Rep. Tambunting went on to win several more elections and serve three more terms as councilor. He topped the councilor elections in the 1992 and 2004 elections with record-breaking votes. He was also awarded Most Outstanding Councilor for three consecutive years before taking a break from politics in 1995 to concentrate on the family-run business. He found it heartwarming to witness the people of Parañaque trust him as a councilor for many years.
In 2007, he started serving as the Vice Mayor of Parañaque and was re-elected in 2010 for a second term. During his six years as Vice Mayor, Rep. Tambunting maintained a 100 percent attendance record as the City Council’s presiding officer, focusing on programs that supported the family.