Jesus Crispin Remulla
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Jesus Crispin "Boying" C. Remulla (born March 31, 1961) is a Filipino
politician from the province of Cavite
. A member of the Nacionalista Party
, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
, representing the Third District of Cavite. He first won election to Congress in 2004, and was re-elected in 2007.
Remulla is a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law
. His father, Juanito, served as governor of Cavite
for fourteen years. His brothers Gilbert
, a former television reporter with the ABS-CBN Network, was the Representative from the Second District of Cavite from 2001 to 2007, and Juanito Victor "Jonvic" C. Remulla, the former Vice-Governor and currently the Governor of Cavite.
and former First Lady Luisa Pimentel-Estrada
, wife of former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and spokesperson of Puwersa ng Masa
before running for Congress in a controversial 2004 election
. During the campaign, he was upset by Governor Erineo "Ayong" Maliksi
, who was a fellow member of Partido Magdalo
, because of his support of then mayor of Silang, Cavite
Ruben Madlangsakay, who ran as independent
for congressman. He won as congressman in the district more than two years after the death of his predecessor, Napoleon R. Beratio.
In 2007, he won for the second term as congressman against then Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Manny De Castro, also from Silang. De Castro would lose another election
in the newly-created 5th District of Cavite after was lost by Carmona
Mayor Roy Loyola.
In 2009, he among with fellow representatives of Cavite -- Joseph Emilio Abaya
and Elpidio Barzaga, Jr.
-- authored the biggest congressional reapportionment in the history of the Philippines by passing Republic Act No. 9727, unofficially titled The Cavite Congressional Reapportionment Act of 2009, bringing the representatives of Cavite from three to seven.
In the recent election, also, he defeated Tagaytay City
Councilor Laureano Mendoza to claim his third consecutive term and first under the new district.
On July 26, 2010, he became one of six Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives under the speakership of Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Jr.
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
politician from the province of Cavite
Cavite
Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...
. A member of the Nacionalista Party
Nacionalista Party
The Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907...
, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
House of Representatives of the Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the...
, representing the Third District of Cavite. He first won election to Congress in 2004, and was re-elected in 2007.
Remulla is a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law
University of the Philippines College of Law
University of the Philippines College of Law or UP Law is the law school of the University of the Philippines. Since 1948, it has been located at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City, the flagship campus of UP's seven constituent universities. Until the 1970s, night classes of...
. His father, Juanito, served as governor of Cavite
Cavite
Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south...
for fourteen years. His brothers Gilbert
Gilbert Remulla
Gilbert Cesar Remulla is a Filipino newscaster and politician.-Biography:Gilbert is the seventh and youngest child of former Governor Juanito Remulla and Ditas Catibayan Remulla...
, a former television reporter with the ABS-CBN Network, was the Representative from the Second District of Cavite from 2001 to 2007, and Juanito Victor "Jonvic" C. Remulla, the former Vice-Governor and currently the Governor of Cavite.
Political career
In 2001, he became the chief of staff of then SenatorSenate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
and former First Lady Luisa Pimentel-Estrada
Loi Estrada
Luisa Pimentel-Ejercito , better known as Loi Estrada was a Filipino politician. She is the wife of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, and was the twelfth First Lady of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001. She was born to Rufino Pimentel and Manuela Fernandez...
, wife of former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and spokesperson of Puwersa ng Masa
Puwersa ng Masa
Puwersa ng Masa was the Philippine opposition's coalition party in the May 14, 2001 midterm Legislative elections. The coalition was created after the EDSA Revolution of 2001 that ousted Joseph Estrada from the presidency on January 20. The coalition was led by former First Lady Luisa Estrada who...
before running for Congress in a controversial 2004 election
Philippine general election, 2004
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 10, 2004. The major coalitions that participated are the Koalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan composed of parties that support the candidacy of president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino ,...
. During the campaign, he was upset by Governor Erineo "Ayong" Maliksi
Ayong Maliksi
Erineo Saquilayan Maliksi is a Filipino politician. He is the current congressman from the newly apportioned Third Congressional District of Cavite, also known as the Lone District of Imus. He served as Governor of the Philippines Province of Cavite from 2001 to 2007. He is known as Ayong by his...
, who was a fellow member of Partido Magdalo
Partido Magdalo
Partido Magdalo is one of the political parties in the Philippines founded by Former Governor Juanito Remulla Sr. and Former Congressman Renato P. Dragon. It is a local political party in Cavite.The new leaders of this party is Incumbent Cavite Governor Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla, Jr...
, because of his support of then mayor of Silang, Cavite
Silang, Cavite
The Municipality of Silang is a first class landlocked municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2009 census, it has a population of 234,285 people in an area of . Silang is located in the eastern section of Cavite...
Ruben Madlangsakay, who ran as independent
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
for congressman. He won as congressman in the district more than two years after the death of his predecessor, Napoleon R. Beratio.
In 2007, he won for the second term as congressman against then Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Manny De Castro, also from Silang. De Castro would lose another election
Philippine House of Representatives elections, 2010
The 2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections were held on May 10, 2010 to elect members to the House of Representatives of the Philippines to serve in the 15th Congress of the Philippines from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2013...
in the newly-created 5th District of Cavite after was lost by Carmona
Carmona, Cavite
The Municipality of Carmona is a first class urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 68,135 people in a land area of 30.92 square kilometres....
Mayor Roy Loyola.
In 2009, he among with fellow representatives of Cavite -- Joseph Emilio Abaya
Joseph Emilio Abaya
Joseph Emilio "Jun" Aguinaldo Abaya is a Filipino politician. A member of the Liberal Party, he has been elected to two terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st District of Cavite...
and Elpidio Barzaga, Jr.
Elpidio Barzaga, Jr.
Elpido "Pidi" F. Barzaga, Jr. is a Filipino politician from the province of Cavite representing the City of Dasmariñas...
-- authored the biggest congressional reapportionment in the history of the Philippines by passing Republic Act No. 9727, unofficially titled The Cavite Congressional Reapportionment Act of 2009, bringing the representatives of Cavite from three to seven.
In the recent election, also, he defeated Tagaytay City
Tagaytay City
The City of Tagaytay is a second class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. Only away from Manila via Aguinaldo Highway, it is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tagaytay City provides a good view of the Taal Volcano...
Councilor Laureano Mendoza to claim his third consecutive term and first under the new district.
On July 26, 2010, he became one of six Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives under the speakership of Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Jr.
Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.
Feliciano "Sonny" Racimo Belmonte, Jr. is a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the Fourth District of Quezon City. He is also the house speaker of the Congress from 2010 to present. He was the mayor of Quezon City from 2001-2010.-Early Life and Career:Belmonte was born...