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The Honorable Hori Horibata
Horibata portrait during the 19th Congress
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Camarines Sur's 1st District
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Marissa Mercado-Andaya
Constituency	Camarines Sur's 1st District
Personal details
Born	Tsuyoshi Anthony Glinoga Horibata (1993-06-05) June 5, 1993 (age 31)[1] Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Political party	NUP (2024–present)
Other political affiliations	PDP (2021-2024)
Spouse	Franchesca Imperial ​ (m. 2024)​
Parent(s)	Takeshi Horibata Benchie Glinoga
Alma mater	Binghamton University (BEc)
Occupation	Politician, Baseball Player
Baseball player Baseball career
Pitcher
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Teams
Binghamton Bearcats (2013–2016)

Tsuyoshi Anthony Glinoga Horibata (堀端 津善・アンソニー・グリノーガ, Horibata Tsuyoshi Ansonī Gurinōga) (born June 5, 1993), also known as Hori Horibata, is a Filipino politician and former baseball player. He currently serves as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 1st District, a position he has held since 2022.^[2] Prior to his political career, Horibata was a standout baseball player, representing the Philippines in the Big League Baseball World Series in 2011 and playing for the Binghamton Bearcats in the NCAA Division I from 2013 to 2016.^[3][4]

Tsuyoshi Anthony Glinoga Horibata was born on June 5, 1993, in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines, to Takeshi Horibata, a Japanese national, and Benchie Glinoga, a Filipina. He grew up in a multicultural household, which influenced his perspectives on community and public service. Horibata attended local schools in Naga before moving to the United States for higher education. He graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor's degree in Economics.^[5]

Horibata began his baseball career as a pitcher, representing the Philippines in the 2011 Big League World Series. His performance earned him recognition and a scholarship to play for the Binghamton Bearcats in the NCAA Division I. During his collegiate career (2013–2016), he was known for his strong pitching and leadership on the field.^[6]

Horibata entered politics in 2021, joining the PDP–Laban party. In 2022, he ran for the House of Representatives under the National Unity Party (NUP) and won, representing Camarines Sur's 1st District. His platform focused on youth empowerment, sports development, and economic growth.^[7]

Horibata married Franchesca Imperial on July 19, 2024. He is known for his advocacy for youth sports and education, often participating in local community programs in Camarines Sur.

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