Mayor of Ilagan

List of mayors of Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
Mayor of Ilagan
Incumbent
Josemarie L. Diaz[1]
since June 30, 2019
AppointerElected via popular vote
Term length3 years
Formation1904

The mayor of Ilagan (Filipino: Punong Lungsod ng Ilagan) is the head of the local government of the city of Ilagan, Isabela who is elected to three year terms. The Mayor is also the executive head and leads the city's departments in executing the city ordinances and improving public services. The city mayor is restricted to three consecutive terms, totaling nine years, although a mayor can be elected again after an interruption of one term.[2]

There were 28 municipal mayors during its period as a municipality since 1904.[3][4] The first elected city mayor was Josemarie L. Diaz in 2013.

Mayors

Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the mayor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former mayor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice mayor becomes the mayor.

Municipal Mayors (1904-2011)

The years 1999[5] and 2012[6] were a transition period to Ilagan cityhood but the former was failed and latter was a huge success.

Mayor Term
1 Rafael Maramag[7] 1904–1906
2 Gabriel Maramag 1907–1909
3 Pascual Paguirigan 1910–1912
4 Felix Paggabao 1913–1918
5 Vicente Castro 1919–1921
6 Alfonso Azurin 1922–1924
7 Maciano Salinas 1925–1927
8 Eliseo Cabasal 1928–1931
9 Domingo Dauigoy 1931–1933
10 Casimiro Claravall 1934–1935
11 Maximo Teves 1936
12 Rafael Paguirigan 1937–1940
13 Geronimo Ventura 1941–1942
14 Marcelo Belleza 1943–1944
15 Leandro Alvarez 1945
16 Antonio Miranda 1946
17 Fidel Querubin 1945–1947
18 Andres Malana 1948
19 Felipe Mamuri 1948–1953
20 Manuel Andres 1953–1955
21 Ricardo Paguirigan 1956–1959
1961–1965
1965–1969
1969–1973
1973–1976
22 Venancio Gañgan 1960–1961
23 Manuel Binag 1976–1980
1980–1986
24 Bonifacio Uy[8] 1986–1988
1988–1989
25 Jose Añes 1989–1992
26 Mercedes Pua Uy[9] 1992–1995
1995–1998
1998–2001
27 Delfinito Calimag Albano[10] 2001–2004
2004–2006[11]
28 Josemarie Laggui Diaz 2006–2007*
2007–2010
2010–2013

Vice Mayor Josemarie L. Diaz filled the remainder of the late Mayor Delfinito C. Albano's tenure from 2006 to 2007, when the latter was shot and killed in Quezon City in 2006.[12]

City Mayors (2012-Present)

Mayor Term
1 Josemarie Laggui Diaz 2013–2016
2019–2022
2022–2025[13]
2 Evelyn Catolico Diaz 2016–2019[14]

Vice mayors

The vice mayor is the second-highest official of the city. The vice mayor is elected via popular vote; although most mayoral candidates have running mates, the vice mayor is elected separately from the mayor. This can result in the mayor and the vice mayor coming from different political parties.

The vice mayor is the presiding officer of the Ilagan City Council, although they can only vote as the tiebreaker. When a mayor is removed from office, the vice mayor becomes the mayor until the next election is scheduled.

Vice mayor Term
1 Kirylle S. Bello 2022–2025

Council

Ilagan City Council currently composed of 10 councilors elected city-wide.

The council is responsible for creating laws and ordinances under the jurisdiction of the city of Ilagan. The mayor can veto proposed bills, but the council can override it with a two-thirds supermajority.

Councilors

These are the current city councilors serving from 2022 until 2025.

  • Jay Eveson C. Diaz
  • Jessamyn Uy Ligan
  • Rachel V. Garcia
  • Harold P. Olalia
  • Antonio R. Montereal, Jr.
  • Lilian Q. Bringas
  • Joey L. Ramos
  • Rolando L. Tugade
  • Rommel B. Ballesteros
  • Daniel Joseph A. Mata

Ex-officio

  • Gaylor M. Malunay
  • Errol John R. Nebalasca

Sectoral representatives

Sectoral representatives are people or organizations that speak for particular segments of a society or economy in terms of issues, concerns, and points of view. Different factors, including industry, vocation, social group, or demographic category, might be used to identify these sectors. Advocate for the needs and priorities of their specific sector throughout decision-making processes is the responsibility of sectoral representatives, whether in corporate, governmental, or organizational settings.

Currently, these are the sectoral representatives in the city of Ilagan:[15]

  • Women: Evelyn C. Diaz
  • Indegenous: Perlita G. Gaoiran
  • Trade and Industry:
  • Labor Group: Antonio T. Manaligod Jr.

Barangay officials

Both the Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) or the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) presidents are considered members of the Ilagan City Council (ex-officio) representing the barangay and the youth (kabataan) sectors, respectively, as follows:

  • Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) President: Gaylor M. Malunay[16]
  • Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President: Errol John R. Nebalasca[17]

References

  1. ^ "Newly-elected city officials of Ilagan, Cauayan take oath". Merlito Edale Jr. of the Philippine Information Agency. pia.gov.ph. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  2. ^ "EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT". The Official Gazette PH. officialgazette.gov.ph. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "HISTORY OF ILAGAN'S LEADERSHIPS". Official Website of the City of Ilagan. cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  4. ^ "Ilagan City to pay school fees of elementary and high school studes". Philippine Information Agency. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Isabela's capital town renews bid for cityhood". - Charlie Lagasca (The Philippine Star). philstar.com. Retrieved January 21, 2006.
  6. ^ "Aquino signs Ilagan cityhood law". By Raymund Catindig, Charlie Lagasca(The Philippine Star). philstar.com. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  7. ^ "About Isabela Province". Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  8. ^ "G.R. No. 115835-36. July 22, 1998". NLPDL-NLP. nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph. Retrieved July 22, 2001.
  9. ^ "Capital of Isabela". isabela.ph. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  10. ^ "Albano family: Let people see how mayor was murdered". GMA News. June 28, 2006. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
  11. ^ "Thousands pay last respects to Ilagan mayor". - Charlie Lagasca (The Philippine Star). philstar.com. Retrieved July 7, 2006.
  12. ^ Almirol, Abe. "Militants Denounce Killing of Ilagan Mayor". Bulatlat.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Ilagan City Election Results 2022". Rappler PH. ph.rappler.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Ilagan City Election Results 2016". GMA News Online. gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  15. ^ "THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF ILAGAN". City of Ilagan Government Website. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB)". cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "SK Federation". cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
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