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Tessie Aquino-Oreta (Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino) was born on 28 June, 1944 in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippine Commonwealth, is a Filipina politician (1944–2020). Discover Tessie Aquino-Oreta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino
Occupation Politician
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 28 June 1944
Birthday 28 June
Birthplace Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippine Commonwealth
Date of death 14 May, 2020
Died Place Manila, Philippines
Nationality

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Who Is Tessie Aquino-Oreta's Husband?

Her husband is Antolin M. Oreta, Jr.

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Husband Antolin M. Oreta, Jr.
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Children 4 (including Lenlen)

Tessie Aquino-Oreta Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1944

Maria Teresa Aquino-Oreta (born Maria Teresa Aquino Aquino; June 28, 1944 – May 14, 2020), better known as Tessie Aquino-Oreta, was a Filipina politician.

Maria Teresa Aquino was born on June 28, 1944, to Benigno Aquino Sr. and Aurora Aquino-Aquino.

She was the youngest of the Aquino children of Tarlac.

1983

Her siblings included Ninoy Aquino, who was assassinated in 1983.

She attended primary school at the College of the Holy Spirit in Mendiola and high school at Assumption Convent.

She graduated with a degree in literature and history from Assumption Convent (now Assumption College).

She received her International Studies degree in Ciudad Ducal, Avila, Spain.

She completed her master's degree at the National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel (reserve) in the Philippine Air Force.

1987

She became the Assistant Majority Floor Leader during the 8th Congress in 1987 and during the 10th Congress in 1995, becoming the first woman Assistant Majority Floor Leader in the history of the House of Representatives.

1998

Before being elected to the Senate in 1998, she represented the district of Malabon-Navotas in the House of Representatives for three consecutive terms, from 1987 to 1998.

In the Lower House, she authored and co-authored about 280 bills, of which 79 were enacted into laws, and proposed 101 local and national resolutions (20 were adopted).

In the 1998 national elections, she was elected senator under the opposition Laban ng Makabayang Masang Pilipino (LAMMP) banner.

In the three years she was in office, Aquino-Oreta filed 197 Senate Bills (authored and co-authored) and resolutions.

She participated in the impeachment trial of former president Joseph Estrada and was one of the 11 senators who voted against the opening of the so-called "second envelope".

After the vote, she was caught on camera doing a jig, which earned her the nickname "dancing queen" and offended some people.

She apologized for the incident in a widely-broadcast political advertisement.

She subsequently ran for the Senate and was defeated.

She has not been elected to public office since.

2007

Oreta ran for Senator in 2007 under the administration TEAM Unity coalition, but lost, placing 23rd.

2011

She was the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture in the 11th Congress.

2016

Oreta ran as Congresswoman in Malabon in the 2016 elections, but lost to former representative Federico "Ricky" Sandoval II.

She was married to businessman Antolin M. Oreta, Jr. They had four children: Rissa, Antolin (LenLen) III, Karmela and adopted son Lorenzo (Enzo).

Her sons LenLen and Enzo became mayor and councilor of Malabon, respectively.

2020

Senator Aquino-Oreta died on May 14, 2020, at the age of 75 from cancer at 10:48pm.