Rolando Valeriano

Rolando Mayodato Valeriano (born December 11, 1964), also known as Rolan Valeriano or Rolan CRV, is a Filipino politician serving as the representative of the 2nd District of Manila in the House of Representatives since 2019. He previously served as a city councilor of Manila from 2004 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2019. In September 2024, Valeriano gave a privilege speech that became the basis for the congressional inquiry into the budget utilization of the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines under Sara Duterte.

Early life and education Valeriano was born in Manila on December 11, 1964. He studied at Rizal Elementary School for his primary education and graduated from Lakandula High School for his secondary education. He later became a licensed customs broker.

Controversy with Isko Moreno In November 2024, Valeriano challenged his erstwhile ally, former Manila mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, to undergo a lie detector test following the release of a video where Domagoso accused him and Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua of treating him badly during a private meeting. Domagoso, who left Asenso Manileño, claimed that Valeriano and Chua allegedly told him that they would prefer giving the mayoral post to another candidate rather than to him.

Valeriano and Chua denied the allegations, stating that no such confrontation happened and that they parted ways with Domagoso amicably, even addressing him as "boss." Both congressmen are known allies of Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna, which they suggested may have prompted Domagoso to attack them politically. Valeriano further criticized Domagoso for plunging Manila into in debt and for abandoning the city when he ran for president in 2022 despite having been eligible to seek re-election for mayor.

Electoral history