Jose Catindig Jr.
Jose "Joey" B. Catindig Jr. | |
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Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna | |
In office May 11, 2005 – June 30, 2007 | |
Vice Mayor | Arlene Arcillas |
Preceded by | Leon Arcillas |
Succeeded by | Arlene Arcillas |
Vice Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna | |
In office June 30, 2001 – May 10, 2005 | |
Mayor | Leon Arcillas |
Preceded by | Octavio Ramon Lijauco |
Succeeded by | Arlene Arcillas |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
Mayor | Roberto Gonzales |
Preceded by | Antonio Dictado |
Succeeded by | Octavio Ramon Lijauco |
Barangay Captain of Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna | |
In office 1991–1995 | |
Barangay Councilor of Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna | |
In office 1989–1991 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Santa Rosa, Laguna | January 13, 1962
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (c. 2013) |
Residence | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
Alma mater | Adamson University |
Jose Biohon Catindig Jr. (born January 13, 1962), also known as Joey, is the former mayor of Santa Rosa City from 2005 to 2007. He was the vice mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna from 2001 to 2004, and 2004 to 2005 under Leon Arcillas and 1995 to 1998 under Roberto "Tito" Gonzales.
Early life[]
Catindig was born on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna. He is the youngest of nine children of Jose Y. Catindig and Ignacia del Mundo Biojon. He studied primary education at the Balibago Elementary School, finished secondary schooling at the Santa Rosa Educational Institution, and finished tertiary studies at the Adamson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
Political life[]
Barangay Politician (1989–1995)[]
He dreamt of entering politics early in his life and by 1989 he ran in the barangay election and became a barangay councilor and barangay captain of Balibago. After his term, he ran as municipal councilor and won in 1992 and served his full term up to 1995.
Vice Mayor (1995–1998)[]
In 1996, Catindig was elected as the vice mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna. He ran for mayor in 1998 but lost to Leon Arcillas.
Vice Mayor (2001–2005)[]
Catindig ran for Vice Mayor in 2001 and successfully regained the seat. He was then re-elected in 2004, the year when Santa Rosa became a city on July 10.
Mayor (2005–2007)[]
Upon the assassination and death of Leon Arcillas on May 10, 2005, Catindig took over as the mayor of Santa Rosa. On September 15, 2006, Mayor Catindig was suspended by the Office of the President thru the Executive Secretary but returned to his office on February 10, 2007.[1] He ran for a full term as mayor at the 2007 Elections but he lost, placing 2nd behind the deceased mayor's eldest daughter, Arlene.
Political theme[]
As Mayor, Catindig's primary thrust were education, health, employment and housing. Another concern of his was the heavy traffic flow on the main thoroughfares of Santa Rosa. Although it can not be totally prevented, steps have been taken to ease the flow of vehicles in the city's roads; opening all possible diversion roads and secondary routes, cleaning up the image of the traffic enforcers, instilling discipline, and courtesy, proper and correct training to wit. His call was “Tindig Bayan Sulong Mamamayan” (lit. transl. Rise up town, go townmates).
Comeback attempts[]
Catindig ran again for Mayor of Santa Rosa in 2010 but was unsuccessful, losing to Arlene Arcillas once again. He ran for vice mayor in 2013 as the running mate of Alice Lazaga, who was running under PDP-Laban; they both lost.
Catindig is running for city councilor in 2022 as an independent candidate.[2]
References[]
- ^ Ozaeta, Arnell (October 10, 2006). "Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Certified List of Candidates (Laguna - City of Santa Rosa)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
External links[]
- 1962 births
- Living people
- Mayors of places in Laguna (province)
- People from Santa Rosa, Laguna
- Adamson University alumni