Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Abanilla Reyes-Luistro[5] (born October 3, 1975) is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the representative of Batangas's 2nd congressional district since 2022.[6]
Early life and education
Luistro was born on October 3, 1975, in Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.[7]
Luistro completed her undergraduate studies in liberal arts-commerce at the University of Batangas (UB) and she pursued a law degree at the same institution.[5] She passed the Bar Examinations in 2002.[4]
Early career
While studying law at UB, Luistro was a full-time professor at Lyceum of Batangas and was executive assistant to Hernando Perez, then justice secretary and UB president.[5]
After passing the Bar exam, Luistro worked as a confidential agent for the Bureau of Immigration and served as a consultant for the Department of Justice’s Witness Protection Program. She eventually became a State Counsel, where she was tasked with handling various legal cases for the government.[5]
Luistro's expertise in handling high-profile cases led to her appointment as head of the investigation team of the Special Presidential Task Force during the Arroyo administration. She oversaw investigations into the tax credit scam.[5]
Political career
Luistro was appointed as the municipal administrator of Mabini, Batangas by its then mayor Rowell Sandoval.[5] She continued holding the position during the mayorship of her husband Noel Luistro.[8]
House of Representatives (2022–present)
In 2022, Luistro ran for representative of the 2nd district of Batangas under the Nationalist People's Coalition and won.[2][3] She defeated the daughter of outgoing representative Raneo Abu, Reina Abu of Nacionalista Party and Nicasio "Nick" Conti of the PDP-Laban.[9] She switched party from Nationalist People's Coalition to Lakas–CMD before the start of the 19th Congress.[1][3]
Luistro is a member of the Quad Committee which organized a House inquiry on the war on drugs of former President Rodrigo Duterte[10][11][12] and the alleged link of dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo to alleged illicit activities of Philippine offshore gaming operators.[13]
She ran again for congresswoman in 2025.[14]
Personal life
Gerville Luistro is married to Noel Luistro, the former mayor of Mabini.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Romualdez: Lakas unity partners increasing". Journal Online. June 14, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "Candidate: Luistro, Jinky-Bitrics (NPC)". Rappler. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c Rayos, Joenald M. (October 15, 2021). "3-way fight seen in Batangas' 2nd District congressional race". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Atty. Jinky Bitrics Luistro: Bagong lider, Bagong pag-asa" [Atty. Jinky Bitrics Luistro: New leader, new hope]. Police Files Tonite (in Filipino). October 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Luistro". Rappler. February 9, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "House of Representatives House Members". Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ^ "Certificate of Candidacy for House of Representatives - Luistro, Gerville R." (PDF). Commission on Election. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Lim, Michael (2021). "Navotas sends assistance to Mabini, Batangas". Metro News Central. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
- ^ "BATANGAS". ABS-CBN.
- ^ Quismoro, Ellson (September 17, 2024). "Thank you, quad-comm: Luistro says these laws should be revisited". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "Fact Check: NO disbarment case vs. Luistro over quad comm probe". Vera Files. December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca (September 30, 2024). "Luistro: Testimonies show war on drugs used vs. political foes". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "Alice Guo faces Quad Com probe on POGOs". ABS-CBN News. September 19, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Dwight, de Leon (February 26, 2025). "Test of popularity: Who are the quad committee members with opponents in 2025?". Rappler. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
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