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Edsel Amatong Galeos (born March 12, 1959) is a Filipino politician who is the current congressman for Cebu's 2nd congressional district.
Edsel Galeos | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's 2nd district | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Wilfredo Caminero |
Member of the Cebu Provincial Board from the 2nd district | |
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
Mayor of Argao, Cebu | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Edsel Amatong Galeos March 12, 1959 Argao, Cebu |
Political party | Lakas–CMD (2024–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2024) Independent (before 2018) |
Children | 3 |
Early life
editGaleos was born in Argao, Cebu, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at the Cebu Institute of Technology – University in 1979.[1][2]
Career
editGaleos worked in the Bureau of Forest Development, Cebu. He was then elected mayor of Argao[2] and later board member for Cebu's 2nd District as an independent.[3] He was re-elected board member of PDP–Laban.[4] He was elected congressman under PDP–Laban after winning the election against Tata Salvador.[5][6]
He sponsored 89 bills with the Philippine House of Representatives.[6]
Personal life
editHe is married to Grace Flores Sarmago, with whom he has three children.[2]
He runs a construction company, the EG and I Construction Corporation.[2]
References
edit- ^ Lando, Roy (2023-03-28). "Edsel Galeos Biography, Achievements - PeoPlaid Profile". PeoPlaid. Archived from the original on 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ a b c d "Mayor Edsel Galeos: Lihok Argao!". The Philippine Star. 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "CEBU | Provincial Results | Eleksyon2016 | Results -". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Cebu | Provincial Results | Eleksyon 2019". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Jimenez, Atty Josephus B. "Tata Salvador vs. Edsel Galeos in the 2nd District". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ a b "Hon. Galeos, Edsel A." congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 24 June 2024.