Mayor of Cabuyao

Mayor of Cabuyao City
Alkalde ng Lungsod ng Kabuyaw (in Tagalog)
Incumbent
Isidro "Jun" L. Hemedes, Jr.
since June 30, 2007
Style (Mr.) Mayor, Honorable Mayor
Residence Sala, Cabuyao City
Appointer Elected via popular vote
Term length 3 years
Inaugural holder Capt. Sotero Batallones
Formation September 7, 1904
Website Cabuyao City Official Website

The mayor of Cabuyao is the highest ranking-officer and serves as the chief executive of the city. He enforces all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the city and in the exercise of its appropriate corporate powers, as well as implements all approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the city. The mayor has a term of office of three years, but has a maximum electoral tenure of three consecutive terms.[1]

During the American period, the first town mayor of Cabuyao was Captain Krizia Ignacio Bautista after she peacefully surrendered to the Americans through the intervention of her nephew, Mr. Jose Ignacio Bautista. She was temporarily removed from office when she was suspected as part of the party that abducted prominent residents of Cabuyao in July 1904. Mr. Luis Bella, the vice mayor then of Capt. Bautista, was installed as the town mayor. On September 7, 1904, Captain Sotero Batallones, the friend of Capt. Krizia Ignacio Bautista reassumed her position as mayor of Cabuyao.[2]

The present 1987 Constitution of the Philippines defined the position, powers and responsibilities of the mayor as well as the city charter.

List

Town of Tabuco (1571-1904)

Portraits of former mayors are displayed inside the session hall

Municipality of Cabuyao (1904-2012)

American Era

No. Name From To Party Notes
1 Capt. Sotero Batallones 1904 1913 During his term as mayor of Cabuyao, he accomplished many development projects. He was instrumental in the construction of the school building at Bagong Kalsada, which is now Bonifacio Street. This building is now the Cabuyao Central School. On the same year, an artesian well was constructed at the town plaza and another at the new school site.
2 Agustin Dedicatoria 1913 1916 He was instrumental in the construction of the monument of our Dr. Jose Rizal at the town plaza and the establishment of the new municipal cemetery at the southwestern portions of the town somewhere the area of Puntod.
3 Jose Bella 1917 1919 He gave priority on the improvement of education and school buildings. He was also instrumental in the planting of mango trees around the town plaza and construction of school building at Barangay Mamatid and Pulo.
4 Januario Virtucio 1920 1923
5 Exequiel Alipit 1923 1923 He was elected as mayor of Cabuyao but he was questioned because of his age. He was not of legal age when he was elected as required by law during that time. However, he served as mayor because he insisted that the people elected him to the position and not on the technicality of law. The case reached the Supreme Court which eventually decided on his disqualification from office.
6 Manuel Basa 1923 1925 He was the vice mayor of Exequiel Alipit, he replaced Alipit after his disqualification from office.
7 Simeon Batallones 1926 1926 He was commonly known as "Bargat" because he was brave enough to fight and control the cattle rustlers of the town. Like Mayor Alipit, he was not in good terms with the members of the municipal council and as such, he was not able to complete his term of office.
8 Martin Alcasabas 1927 1928 Vice mayor of Simeon Batallones who succeeded his position.
9 Emilio Tanchico 1929 1931 He was the first mayor elected from a poor family. He used his good public relations and intellect as assets to be elected as mayor. During his administration, he exerted efforts so that electricity can reach Cabuyao. He also prepared the site where the public market formerly located near the church was transferred, Kamino Real, now called J.P. Rizal Avenue.
10 Dr. Alberto Carpena 1932 1937 The first re-electionist mayor of Cabuyao. His main thrust of government was community hygiene; free medical services were conducted. He was responsible for the construction of the Domestic Science Building located at the Central School of Cabuyao. He was also responsible for widening the road going to the public cemetery and other improvements at the public market such as construction of its concrete fence.
11 Nicolas Limcaoco 1937 1941 His accomplishments included the construction of road from Poblacion to Barangay Marinig which shortened the travel time going to the different barangays along the coastal area of the town, and the installation of water line from Matang Tubig at Casile to Poblacion.

Japanese Occupation

No. Name From To Party Notes
12 Engr. Jose L. Acuña 1941 1943

Liberation Period

No. Name From To Party Notes
13 Juan Dinulos 1944 1945
14 Enrique Hemedes 1945 1945
– Emilio Tanchico 1945 1945
– Nicolas Limcaoco 1945 1945
– Engr. Jose L. Acuña 1946 1947
15 Lope B. Diamante 1948 1951
16 Mauro M. Alimagno 1952 1963 served as mayor for three terms.
17 Antonio H. Bailon 1964 1967
– Mauro M. Alimagno 1968 1979 served again as mayor but did not complete his term after he was assassinated in Calamba in 1980.
18 Nicanor Alcasabas 1980 1986
19 Isidro T. Hildawa 1986 1986 PDP-Laban appointed by President Corazon Aquino in February 1986 after the EDSA Revolution. However, he was later appointed as member of the Provincial Board of Laguna.
– Constancio G. Alimagno, Jr. 1986 1988 appointed as mayor in April 1, 1986.
20 Proceso D. Aguillo 1988 1992 Lakas-CMD Elected as mayor for one term.
21 Constancio G. Alimagno, Jr. 1992 1995 served again as mayor for one term.
– Proceso D. Aguillo 1995 2004 Lakas-CMD served as mayor for three terms. Founded and established Pamantasan ng Cabuyao, honored and awarded as first Municipality in Laguna with a university and with no incurred debt for its construction.
22 Nila G. Aguillo 2004 2007 Lakas-CMD First female mayor of Cabuyao. Wife of Proceso D. Aguillo.
23 Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. 2007 2016 Nacionalista Last mayor of Cabuyao as a municipality. Term extended until the cityhood of Cabuyao.

City of Cabuyao (since 2012)

Name From To Party Notes
23 Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. 2012 2016 Nacionalista First city mayor of Cabuyao. Incumbent mayor.
24 Rommel A. Gecolea 2016 present PDP-Laban

History of the City Government

The following lists incorporate all people who became members of the city council or the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Cabuyao. The city council is always headed by the presiding officer, the City vice mayor.

Session hall with portraits of former mayors of the city

City council, 2013-2016

Members of the Cabuyao City Council (2013-2016)
Position Name Party
City Mayor Isidro "Jun" L. Hemedes, Jr. Nacionalista
City Vice Mayor Rommel A. Gecolea Nacionalista
City
Councilors		 Jaime Onofre R. Batallones Liberal
Ismael M. Hemedes Nacionalista
Leif Laiglon A. Opiña Liberal
Richard C. Hain Nacionalista
Apolinario B. Hain Nacionalista
Tito Fortunato A. Caringal Liberal
Benjamin C. del Rosario Liberal
Jose Benson G. Aguillo Liberal
Amelito G. Alimagno Liberal
Imelda A. Entredicho Nacionalista
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Severiano B. Hain (Niugan) Nonpartisan

City council, 2012-2013

Members of the city council, 2012-2013
Position Name Party
City Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. Nacionalista Party
City Vice Mayor Rommel A. Gecolea Nacionalista Party
City
Councilors		 Christian G. Aguillo Liberal Party
Jose G. Alcabasa, Jr. Nacionalista Party
Maria Wanda C. Alimagno Aksyon Demokratiko
Imelda A. Entredicho Nacionalista Party
Apolinario B. Hain Nacionalista Party
Ismael M. Hemedes Nacionalista Party
Leif Leiglon A. Opiña Aksyon Demokratiko
Ricky A. Voluntad Liberal Party
(vacant)
(vacant)
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Severiano B. Hain (Niugan)
SK President Jervis R. Himpisao (Mamatid)

History of the Municipal Government

The following lists incorporate all people who became members of the municipal council or the Sangguniang Bayan of Cabuyao. The municipal council is always headed by the presiding officer, the municipal vice mayor.

Municipal council, 2010-2012

Members of the municipal council, 2010-2012
Position Name Party
Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. Nacionalista Party
Vice Mayor Rommel A. Gecolea Nacionalista Party
Municipal
Councilors		 Christian G. Aguillo Liberal Party
Jose "Jimbo" G. Alcabasa, Jr. Nacionalista Party
Maria Wanda C. Alimagno Aksyon Demokratiko
Imelda A. Entredicho Nacionalista Party
Apolinario "Pol" B. Hain Nacionalista Party
Ismael "Cocoy" M. Hemedes Nacionalista Party
Atty. Leif Leiglon A. Opiña Aksyon Demokratiko
Ricky A. Voluntad Liberal Party
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Severiano "Banoy" B. Hain (Niugan)
SK President Jervis R. Himpisao (Mamatid)

Municipal council, 2007-2010

Members of the municipal council, 2007-2010
Position Name Party
Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. KAMPI
Vice Mayor Benjamin C. del Rosario Lakas-CMD
Municipal
Councilors		 Maria Wanda C. Alimagno United Opposition
Jose M. Laviña Lakas-CMD
Rommel A. Gecolea KAMPI
Jose Benson G. Aguillo Lakas-CMD
Apolinario B. Hain KAMPI
Jose G. Alcabasa, Jr. Lakas-CMD
Lope J. Diamante, Jr. Lakas-CMD
Ernani J. Delfinado Lakas-CMD
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Severiano B. Hain (Niugan)
SK President Kenjie Norbertus G. del Rosario (Niugan)

Municipal council, 2004-2007

Members of the municipal council, 2004-2007
Position Name Party
Mayor Nila G. Aguillo Lakas-CMD
Vice Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. Lakas-CMD
Municipal
Councilors		 Leif Laiglon A. Opiña Independent
Jose Benson G. Aguillo Lakas-CMD
Jose M. Laviña Lakas-CMD
Ernani J. Delfinado Lakas-CMD
Lope J. Diamante, Jr. Lakas-CMD
Maria Wanda C. Alimagno PDP-Laban
Luzviminda J. Alcabasa Lakas-CMD
Rommel A. Gecolea PDP-Laban
Ex Officio City Council Members
ABC President Benjamin C. del Rosario (Niugan)
SK President Ismael M. Hemedes (Sala)

Municipal council, 2001-2004

Members of the municipal council, 2001-2004
Position Name Party
Mayor Proceso D. Aguillo Lakas-CMD
Vice Mayor Isidro L. Hemedes, Jr. Lakas-CMD

Elections

See also

References

  1. ↑ Cabuyao City Charter Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ Cabuyao Official Website - History
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