Alex Lopez

Alexander Tantoco Lopez (born November 15, 1958) is a Filipino lawyer, businessman, and government official. He is the chairperson of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. He is the son of former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez, and brother of former Manila 1st district congressman Manny Lopez. He is also the chairperson and CEO of Pacific Concrete Products Inc.

Philippine Reclamation Authority Chairman

As Chairman of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), Alex Lopez said the agency is considering a proposal from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to title illegally reclaimed coastal areas and convert them into legal ports and livelihood hubs for fisherfolk, with priority given to projects that benefit poor communities.

The initiative includes port rehabilitation and modernization projects in multiple regions, beginning with a ₱200-million upgrade of the pier in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, alongside similar developments in other provinces. The program also aims to resolve land tenure issues and implement an LGU–Cooperative Management Model to ensure long-term benefits for fisherfolk and related sectors.

The PRA reported a net income of ₱89.86 billion (about US$1.6 billion) in 2023, an increase from previous years. It was ranked among the most profitable government-owned and controlled corporations in the Philippines that year.

Legal career

A graduate of Ateneo Law in 1985, Lopez worked for his father as his chief of staff and personal assistant.

Under Lopez’s leadership, PCPI has contributed to several infrastructure projects across the country, including road networks in Bonifacio Global City, the SM Mall of Asia complex, the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX), and the Samar Pacific Road Project. From 2000 to 2004, the company received consecutive Safest Quarry Operation Awards and was recognized by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Air Logistic Command for its support to the Air Force Research and Development Center.

Political career Lopez ran for Mayor of Manila in the 2022 elections under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, with Raymond Bagatsing of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan as his running mate. He and Bagatsing were defeated by incumbent vice mayor Honey Lacuna and congressman Yul Servo, respectively.

Lopez filed an electoral protest against Lacuna's victory, alleging "electoral frauds, irregularities, and anomalies" in the election. On October 6, 2022, the Commission on Elections dismissed the protest, citing lack of evidence and baseless claims.

Government career In 2023, Marcos appointed Lopez as the chairperson of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).

Electoral performance

2022

2019