Erineo "Ayong" Saquilayan Maliksi (March 25, 1938 – February 24, 2021) was a Filipino politician from the province of Cavite. As an elected official, he served in different capacities in the municipal government of Imus and the provincial government of Cavite. He represented the 2nd and 3rd congressional districts of Cavite in the 11th and 15th Congress of the Philippines, respectively. After serving as a congressman in the House of Representatives, Maliksi was appointed by then-President Benigno Aquino III as the Chairman of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, serving the agency from April 2015 to August 2016. Education Maliksi finished his elementary education at Anabu II Elementary School in Imus in 1951, whose old main building was replaced by a modern three-story building during his term as governor. He finished his secondary education at Del Pilar Academy, also in Imus, in 1955. In 1969, Maliksi graduated from University of the East, earning a bachelor's degree in political science. Political career Vice Mayor of Imus (1980–1986) Maliksi was first elected to public office as Vice Mayor of then municipality of Imus, Cavite, where he served for two consecutive terms from 1980 to 1986. Mayor of Imus (1988–1998) After the EDSA Revolution, Maliksi was elected as Mayor of Imus, which he held from 1988 to 1998. During his term, Imus became well known as the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines," with its colorful lanterns, lights and nativity scenes (belen) during the yuletide season. House of Representatives (1998–2001) In 1998, Maliksi ran for the position of 2nd district Representative of Cavite, at the 11th Congress. Maliksi served a full 3-year term until 2001. Governor of Cavite (2001–2010) By 2001, Maliksi ran an uphill gubernatorial race against first-term incumbent Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. Mostly known by many as an actor, Revilla also hailed from a highly respected political clan in Bacoor, Cavite. In 1995, Revilla was also elected as Vice-Governor of Cavite. With the appointment of then-Governor Epimaco Velasco as Secretary of Interior and Local Government, Revilla assumed the position of Governor. in 1998, he would run for the same position and eventually win. Despite Revilla's popularity and his family's political background, Maliksi won against Revilla by a wide margin for the position of Governor. Maliksi went on to serve two more terms until 2010. Return to the House of Representatives (2010–2013) In 2010, Maliksi ran and won as Representative of the redistricted 3rd