Jurdin Jesus Romualdo
Jurdin Jesus Romualdo | |
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.jpg) Official portrait of Romualdo during the 19th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Camiguin's Lone District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Xavier Jesus Romualdo |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Romualdo |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Romualdo |
| Governor of Camiguin | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Maria Luisa Romualdo |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Jesus Romualdo |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Romualdo |
| Succeeded by | Maria Luisa Romualdo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1960 Manila, Philippines[1] |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2019–2022) NPC (2001–2019) LAMMP (1998–2001) |
| Spouse | Maria Luisa Dela Fuente |
Jurdin Jesus "JJ" Modina Romualdo (born July 29, 1960) is a Filipino politician from the province of Camiguin in the Philippines.[2] He is currently serving as the Representative of Camiguin's lone district since 2022 and previously from 1998 to 2007. He was also elected Governor of the province from 2007 to 2016 and from 2019 to 2022.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Jurdin Jesus Romualdo was born on July 29, 1960,[5] in Manila.[6] He studied in the Franciscan College of Immaculate Conception in Baybay for his primary school, graduating in 1972. He then attended the same school for secondary, graduating in 1976. He then studied in the Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, gaining Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1980. He attended his post-graduate studies at the University of the East, gaining Bachelor of Laws in 1986. Before entering politics, he was the Chief of Staff of Former Representative Pedro Romualdo.[5]
House of Representatives
[edit]11th Congress
[edit]He was elected as a representative of the lone district of Camiguin in the 1998 Philippine general election.[6] During his tenure in the 11th Congress of the Philippines, he was part of President Joseph Estrada's Bright Boys, a group of representatives which supported the tenure of Estrada.[7] On June 30, 2000, he called for partnerships with non-governmental organizations for better education.[8]
12th Congress
[edit]He was elected as a representative of the lone district of Camiguin in the 2001 Philippine general election.[6] During his tenure in the 12th Congress of the Philippines, he filed a house resolution calling for a probe about the roadworthiness of Ford cars.[9] According to the Manila Standard as of September 9, 2002, Romualdo had perfect attendance.[10]
13th Congress
[edit]He was elected as a representative of the lone district of Camiguin in the 2004 Philippine general election.[6] During his tenure in the 13th Congress of the Philippines, he was the chair of the defense committee of a motion Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed against Hermogenes Esperon Jr. for his involvement in the Hello Garci scandal.[11]
19th Congress
[edit]He ran as a representative for Camiguin's lone district in the 2022 Philippine general election under Partido Demokratiko Pilipino. He won with 33,079 votes, 61.78 percent of the votes, beating two other independent candidates.[12] He proposed a budget of 1,000 pesos for the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples.[13]
Governor of Camiguin
[edit]He was elected as the Governor of Camiguin in the 2007 Philippine gubernatorial elections.[6] He was elected as the Governor of Camiguin in the 2010 Philippine gubernatorial elections.[6] He was elected as the Governor of Camiguin in the 2013 Philippine gubernatorial elections.[6] After a break, he ran as the governor in the 2019 Philippine gubernatorial elections under the Nationalist People's Coalition. He won with 40,217 votes, beating two other candidates.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_R10/CAMIGUIN/OPES_CAMIGUIN/HOR_D0_ROMUALDO_JURDIN_JESUS_M.pdf
- ^ Releases, Press (May 28, 2011). "Prosecutors dismiss complaint against Camiguin Governor (PR)". Bulatlat. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ Lagsa, Bobby (July 14, 2019). "Camiguin governor, wife face complaints over hotel closure". Rappler. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Sara moves strongly to loosen Romualdo dynasty stranglehold on Camiguin politics". Manila Bulletin. April 30, 2019. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ a b "Profile of GOV. JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO, Camiguin". League of Provinces in the Philippines. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Jurdin Jesus Romualdo". Rappler. June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ Contreras, Volt (February 6, 2000). Here comes Estrada's 'Bright Boys'. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Foreign aid needed to fund education in countryside. Manila Standard. May 1, 2000.
- ^ Solons seek probe of Ford. Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 25, 2002.
- ^ Evangelista, Romie (September 9, 2002). Half of House members absent most of the time. Manila Standard.
- ^ Burgonio, TJ (September 28, 2006). Double victory for Esperon. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "2022 ELECTION RESULTS: Camiguin". Rappler. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ Barro, Dexter II (September 25, 2024). "Romualdo proposes mere P1,000 budget for NCIP". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Camiguin | Provincial Results | Eleksyon 2019". GMA News Online. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Province of Camiguin Official Website