List of Mayors of Zamboanga City
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The Republic of Zamboanga
's declared sovereignty lasted from May 18, 1899 until November 16, 1899, wherein its revolutionary government and chosen President, Vicente Álvarez, who led the liberation of the Zamboangueños from the tenuous grip of the retreating Spanish military, along with his victorious troops, exercised de facto sovereignty over administrative functions and military control within their new country territory and was not subordinate or subject to any other government or authority in the Philippines.
Álvarez proclaimed his new Republic of Zamboanga had rule over the entire islands of Mindanao, Basilan, and Sulu - effectively the entire southern Philippines. His claim was grandiose. In reality, the republic's sovereignty extended only over the existing premises of ancient Zamboanga, which can be estimated to be about the same size as present-day Zamboanga City is.
Note that the mayors under the Commonwealth of the Philippines
were under American sovereignty, and that of the Second Republic is considered to be a puppet government
of the Japanese during World War II
. Thus the Philippines had three Mayors during that war - one de facto
and two de jure
, and two at the same time.
The First Republic and the Second Republic are not a part of the existing Constitutional succession (begun in 1935), and as such not counted in the order of terms.
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Republic of Zamboanga
The Republic of Zamboanga was a short-lived revolutionary republic, founded after the collapse of Spanish colonial rule in Zamboanga in 1899.-End of Spanish Occupation:...
's declared sovereignty lasted from May 18, 1899 until November 16, 1899, wherein its revolutionary government and chosen President, Vicente Álvarez, who led the liberation of the Zamboangueños from the tenuous grip of the retreating Spanish military, along with his victorious troops, exercised de facto sovereignty over administrative functions and military control within their new country territory and was not subordinate or subject to any other government or authority in the Philippines.
Álvarez proclaimed his new Republic of Zamboanga had rule over the entire islands of Mindanao, Basilan, and Sulu - effectively the entire southern Philippines. His claim was grandiose. In reality, the republic's sovereignty extended only over the existing premises of ancient Zamboanga, which can be estimated to be about the same size as present-day Zamboanga City is.
Note that the mayors under the Commonwealth of the Philippines
Commonwealth of the Philippines
The Commonwealth of the Philippines was a designation of the Philippines from 1935 to 1946 when the country was a commonwealth of the United States. The Commonwealth was created by the Tydings-McDuffie Act, which was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1934. When Manuel L...
were under American sovereignty, and that of the Second Republic is considered to be a puppet government
Puppet state
A puppet state is a nominal sovereign of a state who is de facto controlled by a foreign power. The term refers to a government controlled by the government of another country like a puppeteer controls the strings of a marionette...
of the Japanese during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Thus the Philippines had three Mayors during that war - one de facto
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
and two de jure
De jure
De jure is an expression that means "concerning law", as contrasted with de facto, which means "concerning fact".De jure = 'Legally', De facto = 'In fact'....
, and two at the same time.
The First Republic and the Second Republic are not a part of the existing Constitutional succession (begun in 1935), and as such not counted in the order of terms.
Republic of Zamboanga
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American Occupation to Present
Zamboanga City Officials (2007–2010)
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Hon. Jalaluddin Rumi Kho |
| Vice Mayor | Hon. Mannix Dalipe |
| First District | |
| Representative House of Representatives of the Philippines The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the... |
Hon. Maria Isabelle C. Salazar Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar , also known as Beng Climaco is a Filipino politician.Having been elected as a topnotch Councilor of the Zamboanga City for two terms, her performance was undeniably outstanding... |
| Councilors | Mariano, Charlie |
| Jimenez, Cesar L. | |
| Cabato, Jaime U. | |
| Sadain, Melchor Rey K. | |
| Abarro, Ethelinda M. | |
| Lim, Rodolfo R. | |
| Valesco, Rogelio Jr L. | |
| Biel, Luis III R. | |
| Second District | |
| Representative House of Representatives of the Philippines The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the... |
Hon. Erico Basilio A. Fabian |
| Councilors | Ituralde, Cesar S. |
| Elago, Juan Climaco P. | |
| Rodriguez, Edmundo S. | |
| Nuño, Lilia M. | |
| Natividad, Roel B. | |
| Guingona, Benjamin III E. | |
| Saavedra, Eduardo Jr T. | |
| Candido, Reynerio S. | |
Zamboanga City Officials (2010–2013)
| Position | Name | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Hon. Celso Lobregat | Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino The Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino is a political party in the Philippines founded in 1988.There are no results available of the last elections for the House of Representatives, but according to the website of the House, the party holds 7 out of 235 seats . The party is divided into two factions... (LDP) |
| Vice Mayor | Hon. Cesar Iturralde | LDP |
| First District | ||
| Representative House of Representatives of the Philippines The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the... |
Hon. Maria Isabelle C. Salazar Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar Maria Isabelle Climaco Salazar , also known as Beng Climaco is a Filipino politician.Having been elected as a topnotch Councilor of the Zamboanga City for two terms, her performance was undeniably outstanding... |
Liberal Party Liberal Party (Philippines) The Liberal Party of the Philippines is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded by then senators Senate President Manuel Roxas, Senate President Pro-Tempore Elpidio Quirino, and former 9th Senatorial District Senator Jose Avelino, on November 24, 1945 by a breakaway Liberal group from the... |
| Councilors | CABATO, Jaime U. | LDP |
| SADAIN, Melchor Rey K. | LDP | |
| JIMENEZ, Cesar Jr. L. | Nationalist People's Coalition Nationalist People's Coalition The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a political party in the Philippines.-History:The Party was founded in 1991 after some members of the Nacionalista Party led by then Rizal Governor Isidro Rodriguez bolted from the Nacionalista Party after some disagreements with Nacionalista party... (NPC) |
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| BAYOT, Rodolfo M. | NPC | |
| VALESCO, Rogelio Jr. L. | LDP | |
| BIEL, Luis III R. | LDP | |
| LIM, Rodolfo R. | LDP | |
| ABUBAKAR, Myra Paz V. | LDP | |
| PAREJA, Josephine E. | LDP | |
| OLASO, Kaiser Adan T. | LDP | |
| MARIANO, Henry B. | Independent | |
| ATILANO, Elbert C. | LDP | |
| Second District | ||
| Representative House of Representatives of the Philippines The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the... |
Hon. Erico Basilio A. Fabian | Nacionalista Party Nacionalista Party The Nacionalista Party is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907... |
| Councilors | NUÑO, Lilia M. | LDP |
| GUINGONA, Benjamin III E. | LDP | |
| CANDIDO, Reynerio S. | LDP | |
| SAAVEDRA, Eduardo Jr T. | LDP | |
| AGAN, Rommel S. | NPC | |
| RAMOS, Percival S. | LDP | |
| ELAGO, Vincent Paul A. | LDP | |
| EDDING, Al-Jihan R. | NPC | |
| ALAVAR, Miguel C. | LDP | |
| DE LOS REYES, Susan N. | NPC | |
| NATIVIDAD, Roseller S. | LDP | |
| DALIPE, John M. | NPC | |