Rosendo Sabanal Labadlabad, also known as Dodoy Labadlabad (born March 1, 1965), is a Filipino politician from the province of Zamboanga del Norte, serving as mayor of the municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte since 2019. He formerly served served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the 2nd legislative district of Zamboanga del Norte from 2007 to 2016.[1][2]
Rosendo Labadlabad | |
|---|---|
 Labadlabad in 2022 | |
| Mayor of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – present | |
| Vice Mayor | Nilo Florentino Z. Sy |
| Preceded by | Nilo Florentino Z. Sy |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Norte's Second District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Roseller L. Barinaga |
| Succeeded by | Glona G. Labadlabad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rosendo Sabanal Labadlabad March 1, 1965 Dinasan, Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2010–2016) Lakas–CMD (2007–2010) |
| Spouse | Glona Gollayan |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
| Nickname | Dodoy |
Political career
editDuring his term as a congressman, Labadlabad became known to have initiated the construction of covered courts in many barangays covering the 2nd Congressional District of Zamboanga del Norte. He was also known for his steps in building classrooms for children in inter-barangay schools, which were part of his belief in valuing education.[citation needed]
During his term as mayor, he was able to remodel the town and built ambitious projects such as the Sindangan River Boardwalk, the Cultural and Sports Complex, Musical and Dancing Fountain, Sindangan Public Market, and bringing an extension campus of the Mindanao State University to his town.[citation needed]
Controversies
edit- In 2017, Labadlabad sued DXFL radio personality Nick Carbonel for libel.[3]
- In 2019, Labadlabad and his wife, Representative Glona Labadlabad, were charged with obstruction of justice for harboring a self-confessed killer of a certain murder incident that occurred in the neighboring town of Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte.[4]
- In 2023, Labadlabad was ordered dismissed by the Ombudsman for the unauthorized issuance of permits to hold cockfighting matches outside cockpit arenas. However, the dismissal was reversed by the Ombudsman in 2024 following a review.[5]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDP–Laban | Rosendo "Dodoy" Labadlabad | 27,767 | ||
| APP | Alexander Yano | 17,413 | ||
| NPC | Ritche "Bong" Macias | 2,788 | ||
| Independent | Lourdes Ranas | 98 | ||
| Total votes | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Rosendo Labadlabad (incumbent) | 82,686 | 50.80 | |
| Lakas–Kampi | Ronald Yebes | 77,926 | 47.88 | |
| Independent | Julito Feras | 1,739 | 1.07 | |
| Independent | Nurolhadi Mendoza | 417 | 0.26 | |
| Valid ballots | 162,768 | 93.73 | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 10,879 | 6.27 | ||
| Total votes | 173,647 | 100.00 | ||
External links
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Media related to Rosendo "Dodoy" Labadlabad at Wikimedia Commons
References
edit- ^ "Rosendo Labadlabad Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Career". PeoPlaid. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ Pangilinan, Rei Maricon (23 May 2013). "LP dominates lower House races". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ Alipala, Julie (21 November 2017). "Radio broadcaster held in Dipolog City for libel case". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Zambo Norte congresswoman, husband charged with obstruction of justice". Rappler. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ Laput, Gualberto (July 15, 2024). "Ombudsman overturns ruling, dismissed Zamboanga del Norte mayor to be reinstated". Rappler. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
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