Jose Espinosa III
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Jose Espinosa III | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Iloilo City | |
| In office October 30, 2017 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Jeffrey Ganzon |
| Preceded by | Jed Patrick Mabilog |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Treñas |
| Vice Mayor of Iloilo City | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – October 30, 2017 | |
| Mayor | Jed Patrick Mabilog |
| Preceded by | Jed Patrick Mabilog |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey Ganzon |
| Member of the Iloilo City Council from the Lone District | |
| In office 1989–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Sanson Espinosa III June 20, 1956 Iloilo City, Philippines |
| Spouse | Gina Agnes Divinagracia Sarabia |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Jose “Mor” Espinosa Jr. Lolita V. Sanson |
| Residence | Jaro, Iloilo City |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Jose "Joe" Sanson Espinosa III (born June 20, 1956), also known as Joe III, is a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Iloilo City from 2017 to 2019.
Early life
Espinosa III was born on June 20, 1956, in Iloilo City. He is the eighth child of Jose "Mor" Espinosa Jr. and Lolita V. Sanson.[1]
At an early age, He attended and graduated from the A. Montes Elementary School, finished high school at the University of Iloilo, earned his bachelor's degree in political science and economics at the University of San Agustin, and later graduated from the School of Law and Graduate Studies at the same university.
Political career
Espinosa III's political career earned prominence during his short term as City Legal Officer. He continued his political career as an Iloilo City Councilor for three consecutive terms, from 1989 to 1998.
In the 2022 election, he lost the congressman position race against reelectionist Iloilo City congresswoman Julienne Baronda, whom he defeated in the vice mayoral race in the 2010 elections.[5]
Personal life
Espinosa III is married to Gina Agnes Divinagracia Sarabia, a gemologist, and they have four daughters, namely: Regine Amparo, Maria Patricia, Beatrice Mary Agnes, and Ma. Christina Isabel.
References
- ^ "Iloilo City political dynasties say votes justify their positions". RAPPLER. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "As political-family rift continues, former Iloilo City mayor eyes congressional seat". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Today, Iloilo (2017-10-30). "Joe III takes oath as new mayor of Iloilo City". Iloilo Today. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (2019-05-14). "#HalalanResults: Treñas defeats reelectionist Espinosa in Iloilo City mayoral contest". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "Former Iloilo City mayor Espinosa runs for congressman". RAPPLER. 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2023-07-03.