Jade Ecleo
Jade Ecleo | |
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Governor of Dinagat Islands | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Glenda Ecleo |
Vice Governor of Dinagat Islands | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Vacant |
Succeeded by | Benglen Ecleo |
Personal details | |
Born | Geraldine Buray Ecleo October 5, 1970 |
Political party | Liberal (2013–2016; 2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | UNA (2016–2021) Independent (2010–2013) Lakas–CMD (2007–2010) |
Geraldine "Jade" Buray Ecleo-Villaroman (born October 5, 1970) is a Filipina politician and part-time actress/singer.
Ecleo served as the first governor of the Philippine province of Dinagat Islands when it was established in 2006.[1] She served as governor from July 1, 2007, until 2010 and was succeeded by her mother, Glenda B. Ecleo. Ecleo served as Vice-Governor to her mother from July 1, 2010, until 2013 and was defeated in the 2013 elections for the governor post by her mother, who was re-elected for a second term. In the 2016 general elections, she ran for a congressional seat to represent the lone district of Dinagat Islands but was defeated by the incumbent congresswoman, Kaka Bag-ao.
Ecleo is the daughter of Ruben Ecleo, founder of the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, and the sister of Gwendolyn Ecleo and controversial religious politician Ruben Ecleo Jr.
References
[edit]- ^ "Decision on Dinagat upheld". Manila Bulletin. 23 May 2010. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2010.