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Edwin Santiago

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Edwin Santiago
Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
Vice MayorJaime Lazatin
Preceded byOscar Rodriguez
Succeeded byVilma Caluag
Vice Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Member of the San Fernando, Pampanga Municipal Council
In office
1988 – June 30, 1998
Personal details
Born
Edwin David Santiago

(1957-06-21) June 21, 1957 (age 67)
San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
Political partyKAMBILAN
Other political
affiliations
Liberal
SpouseMa. Luisa Manalansan Baltazar
Children2
Alma materMapúa Institute of Technology
OccupationMechanical engineer, Politician

Edwin "EDSA" David Santiago (born June 21, 1957), also known by his initials EDSA, is a Filipino politician and professional mechanical engineer who served as the mayor of City of San Fernando, Pampanga from 2013 until 2022. He previously served as Vice Mayor under Oscar Rodriguez from 2004 until 2013, and Councilor from 1988 until 1998.

On May 27, 2023, Santiago launched his project, Paskuhan Village's City of San Fernando Giant Lantern and Tourist Information Center as testament to Kapampangan heritage and realization of SFP as Home of the Giant Lanterns.[1]

Controversies

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On June 19, 2020, former Barangay Dolores chairman Melchor Santos Caluag filed a complaint against Santiago for graft charges for overpriced goods.[2][3]

Personal life

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Edwin Santiago is the son of Benjamin Naluz Santiago and Florencia Yusi David. He is married to Ma. Luisa Manalansan Baltazar, and they have two children: Pamela and Kristine.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Pangilinan, Ching (June 5, 2022). "Behind the CSFP Giant Lantern and Tourist Information Center". SunStar. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Ocampo Flora, Ian (June 20, 2020). "Former village chief files Ombudsman raps against CSF mayor, 4 other officials". SunStar. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "San Fernando, Pampanga mayor charged with Ombudsman". read.cash. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "City Mayor – Edwin Santiago". San Fernando Official Website.