{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Use Philippine English|date=March 2026}} {{Short description|Filipino politician and physician (born 1974)}} {{Filipino name|Marrero|Acop}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Bong Acop | office = Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Antipolo's 2nd District | country = Philippines | preceding = | term_start = March 16, 2026 | party = NUP (2026–present) | office1 = Member of the Antipolo City Council from the 2nd district | term_end1 = June 30, 2022 | term_start1 = June 30, 2013 | birth_place = Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|04|13}} | birth_name = Philip Conrad Marrero Acop | other_party = NPC (2018–2026)<br>Liberal (2015–2018)<br> Independent (2012–2015) | spouse = Jacqueline S. Acop | children = 3 | parents = Romeo Acop (father)<br>Resurreccion Acop (mother) | occupation = Politician and physician | alma_mater = University of the Philippines Diliman (BS)<br>University of the Philippines Manila (MD) | nickname = Dok Bong | image = Rep. Philip Conrad M. Acop (20th Congress).jpg | caption = Official portrait, 2026 | profession = Pediatrician | predecessor = Romeo Acop | succeeded = }} '''Philip Conrad "Dok Bong" Marrero Acop''' (born April 13, 1974) is a Filipino politician and pediatrician who is the current House Representative of Antipolo's 2nd congressional district since 2026, following his election through the 2026 Antipolo's 2nd congressional district special election. He previously served as a member of the Antipolo City Council from the same district from 2013 to 2022. He is the son of former representatives Romeo Acop and Resurreccion Acop.
== Early life and education == Philip Conrad Acop was born on April 13, 1974, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Certificate of Candidacy of PHILIP CONRAD MARRERO ACOP 2026 |url=https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/SpecialElections/Antipolo2ndLegDist/COC_CONA/HOR_D2_ACOP_PHILIP_CONRAD_M.pdf |access-date=March 15, 2026 |website=COMELEC}}</ref> to Romeo and Resurreccion Acop. He studied University of the Philippines Diliman with the degree of Psychology. He took up medicine at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He also took up a nutritional science course at Stanford University and Master in Public Management in Health Governance at the Ateneo School of Government.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Leon |first=de Dwight |date=2026-03-09 |title=Who are the candidates in Antipolo's 2nd District special election? |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-candidates-congressman-antipolo-2nd-district-special-elections-2026/ |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Physician career == A pediatrician by profession, Acop serves as a medical consultant for his family-owned Marrero-Acop Clinic and Hospital in Antipolo, as well as a visiting consultant at other hospitals. He is also the founding president of the Pakay: Yakap Foundation.<ref name=":1" />
==Political career== === Antipolo City Council (2013-2022) === Acop ran for a seat for the 2nd district in the Antipolo City Council in 2013 and won. He was re-elected in 2016 and in 2019, topping in both elections. As councilor, he chaired the city council's Committee on Health and Social Services, Committee on Senior Citizens, PWD & Veterans Affairs, and Committee on Agriculture. His term ended in 2022, as he was term-limited.<ref name=":1" />
=== Congressional staff (2022–2026) === Acop served as Political Affairs Officer VI at the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2022 to 2025. He later became the supervising legislative staff of the Commission on Appointments, where his father Romeo was a member, from 2025 to 2026.<ref name=":1" />
=== House of Representatives (2026–present) ===
==== 2026 special election ==== {{Main|2026 Antipolo's 2nd congressional district special election}}
left|thumb|195x195px|Acop in 2026 filing his Certificate of Candidacy Acop's father Romeo died on December 20, 2025, at the age of 78 due to a heart attack,<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 21, 2025 |title=Antipolo City Rep. Romeo Acop has passed away at 78 |url=https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/antipolo-city-rep-romeo-acop-has-passed-away-at-78 |access-date=March 15, 2026 |work=News5}}</ref> this triggered a special election in his district that was to be held on March 14, 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Gillian |last2=postie |date=2026-01-14 |title=Comelec sets special polls in 2nd district of Antipolo City |url=https://www.inquirer.net/465191/fwd-comelec-to-hold-special-elections-in-antipolo-after-passing-of-rep-acop/ |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Inquirer.net |language=en}}</ref>
On February of that year, Acop filed his certificate of candidacy to replace his father under his late father's party, the National Unity Party.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murcia |first=Alvin |date=2026-02-07 |title=Seven file COCs for Antipolo 2nd District special election |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/07/seven-file-cocs-for-antipolo-2nd-district-special-election |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}}</ref> On March 2, 2026, Acop faced a disqualification case by a resident in Antipolo represented by lawyer Mark Tolentino over alleged massive vote buying,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaborne |first=King Kenneth |date=2026-03-03 |title=Disqualification case filed vs Bong Acop over alleged vote buying |url=https://southluzon.politiko.com.ph/2026/03/03/disqualification-case-filed-vs-bong-acop-over-alleged-vote-buying/daily-feed/ |access-date=2026-03-15 |language=en-US}}</ref> a Facebook page said that Acop was officially disqualified where the COMELEC had to step in and say that the post was "fake news" as they had not delivered a ruling of the case.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boton |first=Christine |title=Comelec flags fake news on Antipolo poll bet‘s ‘disqualification’ |url=https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/03/04/2511802/comelec-flags-fake-news-antipolo-poll-bets-disqualification |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Acop won in the election in a landslide defeating five other candidates including incumbent councilor Paui Tapales, businessman Red Llaga, and others.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Sanchez |first=Eon |date=March 15, 2026 |title=Philip Acop wins Antipolo 2nd District special election |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/3/15/philip-acop-wins-antipolo-2nd-district-special-election-0803 |access-date=March 15, 2026 |work=ABS-CBN}}</ref> He was proclaimed as the official winner the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-15 |title=Philip Acop wins in Antipolo’s 2nd District special election |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/15/news/philip-acop-wins-in-antipolos-2nd-district-special-election/2300171 |access-date=2026-03-15 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}</ref>
====Tenure==== [[File:Bong Acop oathtaking as congressman.jpg|thumb|Acop (right) oathtaking as Antipolo's 2nd district representative at Batasang Pambansa on March 16, 2026.]] He assumed office on March 16, 2026, with Antipolo Mayor Casimiro Ynares III and House Speaker Bojie Dy<ref>{{Cite web|title=Philip Acop takes oath as Antipolo 2nd District congressman |website=Rappler|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUtaX_F7Iyw |access-date=2026-03-16 |language=en}}</ref> separately administering his oath taking.<ref name=":2" />
Acop voted in favor of the second impeachment of Sara Duterte.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leon |first=Dwight de |date=2026-05-13 |title=How did lawmakers vote on Sara Duterte's second impeachment? |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/list-lawmakers-voted-impeach-vice-president-sara-duterte-2026/ |access-date=2026-05-28 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Personal life == Acop is married to Jacqueline S. Acop.<ref name=":0" />
== Electoral history == {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%; text-align:center;" |+Electoral history of Bong Acop ! rowspan="2" style="background:#eaecf0;" |Year ! rowspan="2" style="background:#eaecf0;" |Office ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="background:#eaecf0;" |Party ! colspan="4" style="background:#eaecf0;" |Votes received ! rowspan="2" style="background:#eaecf0;" |Result |- ! style="background:#eaecf0;" |Total ! style="background:#eaecf0;" | % ! style="background:#eaecf0;" |{{abbr|2=Position|P}}. ! style="background:#eaecf0;" |Swing |- ! 2013 | rowspan="3"|Councilor (Antipolo–2nd) | style="background:{{party color|Independent politician}};" | | Independent |57,127 | {{n/a}} |2nd | {{n/a}} | {{Won}} |- ! 2016 | style="background:{{party color|Liberal Party (Philippines)}};" | | Liberal |119,226 |75.07% |1st | {{n/a}} | {{Won}} |- ! 2019 | style="background:{{party color|Nationalist People's Coalition}};" | | NPC |124,407 |14.95% |1st | -60.12% | {{Won}} |- ! 2026 | Representative (Antipolo–2nd) | style="background:{{Party color|National Unity Party (Philippines)}};"| | NUP |60,051 |71.87% |1st |{{n/a}} | {{Won}} |}
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