Jose Maria Zubiri Jr.
José María R. Zubiri Jr. | |
|---|---|
Juan Miguel Zubiri | |
| Governor of Bukidnon | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Alex Calingasan (2013–2016) Rogelio Quiño (2016–present) |
| Preceded by | Alex Calingasan |
| Succeeded by | Rogelio Neil Roque |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Governor | Alex Calingasan |
| Preceded by | Carlos Fortich |
| Succeeded by | Alex Calingasan |
| Vice Governor of Bukidnon | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Governor | Alex Calingasan |
| Preceded by | Alex Calingasan |
| Succeeded by | Alex Calingasan |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblyman) from Bukidnon | |
| In office July 23, 1984 – March 25, 1986 Serving with Lorenzo Dinlayan | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José María Zubiri Jr. y Rubín August 14, 1940 Maramag, Bukidnon |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Nickname | "Nonoy Joe Zubiri"[1] |
José María Rubín Zubiri Jr. (born August 14, 1940), more commonly known simply as Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. or Jose Zubiri Jr., is a Filipino businessman and politician who is the incumbent
Early life and education
Zubiri was born on August 11, 1940, in
Aside from his native Hiligaynon, Zubiri is also fluent in Cebuano, Tagalog and English.
Business career
Before Zubiri entered politics, he worked as an employee for different business firms. He moved to Bukidnon and was an Executive Vice President of the Bukidnon Sugar Milling Company (BUSCO). He was also the chairman of Valle Escondida Farms from 1979 to 1988 and the president of Rancho Mercedes Inc. from 1983 to 1988. Currently, aside from being governor, he still is the president of the following corporations:
- Urban Green Inc.
- Services Cleaners Inc.
- SGABI
- Sugarcane Farmers of Bukidnon Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Politics
Zubiri's political career began by becoming an Assemblyman in Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986. He served as a Representative of the third district of Bukidnon for three consecutive terms, from 1987 to 1998. In 2001, he won as Governor and served three consecutive terms until 2010. He then ran and won as vice governor, serving one term until 2013. He then again ran for governor in the 2013 elections and won, serving three consecutive terms until 2022.[2][3] He was reelected back to the Congress, representing the third district of Bukidnon once again, in 2022.
Personal life
Zubiri is married to socialite Maria Victoria "Vicky" Fernandez who was born in
References
- ^ Gov. Jose Zubiri to run for congressman in Bukidnon First District? by Bukidnon Online
- ^ "Zubiri, Calingasan proclaimed Bukidnon top execs". MindaNews. May 17, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ "Dynasties remain, fall in Bukidnon". MindaNews. May 10, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2016.