Loreto "Amben" Sahagun Amante (born September 1, 1982) is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for the Laguna's 3rd congressional district in the Philippine House of Representatives since 2022. Currently a member of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, he previously served as mayor of San Pablo, Laguna from 2013 to 2022.
Early life and education Loreto Sahagun Amante was born on September 1, 1982, in San Pablo, Laguna. He attended De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs.
Mayor of San Pablo, Laguna (2013–2022) Amante began his political career with his election as mayor of San Pablo, Laguna, in 2013, under the United Nationalist Alliance, succeeding his father, Vicente Amante. He was re-elected twice, in 2016 and 2019, when he joined the Nacionalista Party.
He endorsed Manny Pacquiao's presidential bid in 2022.
House of Representatives (2022–present) In 2022, Amante ran for Laguna's 3rd congressional district seat under PDP–Laban and defeated actress and incumbent provincial board member Angelica Jones and two other candidates in a landslide victory. He was re-elected in 2025 after joining Lakas–CMD in September 2023.
During the 20th Congress, Amante was elected chairman of the House Special Committee on Southern Tagalog Development on May 20, 2026, replacing fellow Laguna representative Ramil Hernandez.
Committee membership (20th Congress) Special Committee on Southern Tagalog Development (Chair) Committee on Appropriations (Vice Chair) Committee on Government Reorganization (Vice Chair) Committee on Senior Citizens (Vice Chair) Committee on Agriculture and Food Committee on Constitutional Amendments Committee on Dangerous Drugs Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability Committee on Health Committee on Higher and Technical Education Committee on Justice Committee on Tourism Committee on Youth and Sports Development
Electoral history + Electoral history of Loreto Amante Year Office Party Votes received Result Total % . Swing 2013 Mayor of San Pablo, Laguna rowspan="2" UNA 59,449 61.06% 1st 2016 73,561 71.02% 1st +9.96 2019 Nacionalista 68,378 65.72% 1st −5.30 2022 Representative (Laguna–3rd) PDP–Laban 197,324 72.76% 1st 2025 Lakas 238,140 86.38% 1st +13.62
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