Ciriaco "Jun" Gato, Jr. is a Filipino physician and politician and who has been serving as the representative for Batanes's at-large congressional district for the Philippine House of Representatives under the Nationalist People's Coalition party.[3] In the 2022 elections, he beat Liberal Party's Butch Abad by 238 votes, winning the election.[4]
Ciriaco Gato | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batanes Lone District | |
Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Henedina Abad |
Personal details | |
Born | Ciriaco Bayaras Gato, Jr. November 16, 1959[1] Sabtang, Batanes, Philippines[2] |
Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition (2019–present) |
Spouse | Jade Bañez Gato |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Itbayat |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Doctor |
References
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- ^ Alcantara, Nathan (2019-06-08). "Newbie politico a physician seeking to cure Batanes' ailments". Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ CEDTyClea (2022-10-12). "House targets to pass 3 priority bills on health by yearend". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ Fonbuena, Carmela (2019-05-15). "Butch Abad loses congressional bid in Batanes". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-07-24.