Dean Asistio

Dean Asistio (born August 28, 1989) is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of Caloocan's 3rd congressional district since 2022. He was the first to represent the newly created district. He previously served three consecutive terms as a councilor of Caloocan from 2013 to 2022.

Political career

Local government Before entering Congress, Asistio served as a city councilor of Caloocan for three terms, from 2013 to 2022.

Asistio proposed the concept of "Pera sa Basura" ("money from trash"), encouraging local government units in Metro Manila to monetize garbage collection by buying recyclables from residents, especially in flood-prone communities.