Alfred Romualdez

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Alfred Romualdez
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9th and 11th Mayor of Tacloban
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Relations Romualdez family
Children3
Alma mater Ateneo de Manila University (BA)
University of the Philippines Diliman (LLB)
OccupationPolitician

Alfred Sison Romualdez (born January 14, 1962) is a Filipino politician. [1] He has served as 11th Mayor of Tacloban since 2019, a position he previously held as 9th mayor from 2007 to 2016. [2] [3] He represented the 1st district of Leyte from 1998 to 2001. He is the first cousin of current President Bongbong Marcos.

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Early life and education

Romualdez was born on January 14, 1962, in San Juan (then-municipality of Rizal) to a prominent political family in Leyte. He is the son of Alfredo "Bejo" Trinidad Romualdez and Agnes Hernando Sison. [4] [5] He studied political science at the Ateneo de Manila University. He took up Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines Diliman. [6]

Political career

Congressman

Romualdez was representative of the first district of Leyte from 1998 to 2001.

Mayor of Tacloban

Romualdez (first on the right) during Pacific Partnership opening ceremony on July 5, 2014 Alfred Romualdez at the Pacific Partnership opening ceremonies in Tacloban 140705.jpg
Romualdez (first on the right) during Pacific Partnership opening ceremony on July 5, 2014

In 2007, Romualdez was elected as mayor of Tacloban after he succeeded his father Alfredo Romualdez for three consecutive terms. [7] [8] [9]

In 2019, Romualdez returned as mayor of Tacloban after he succeeded his wife Cristina Gonzales. [10] [11] [12]

Personal life

In 1998, Romualdez is married to Cristina Gonzales they have two daughters. Romualdez has a son Raymund Romualdez, current vice mayor of Tacloban since 2025 from his ex-wife Teresita Albert.

References

  1. ↑ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy: Alfred S. Romualdez (Mayor for Tacloban)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ Cupin, Bea (11 December 2013). "Roxas hits Romualdez for 'malicious' video". Rappler. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Cupin, Bea (22 December 2013). "Can Gov Petilla heal Aquino, Romualdez rift?". Rappler. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Cupin, Bea (22 October 2025). "Alfredo 'Bejo' Romualdez, former Tacloban mayor, dies at 91". Rappler. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Meniano, Sarwell (22 October 2025). "4-day memorial service set for ex-Tacloban mayor Alfredo Romualdez". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Alfred Romualdez". Serbisyo.ph.
  7. ↑ Sunnexdesk (1 July 2013). "Romualdez calls for unity among city officials". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  8. ↑ Esmaquel II, Paterno R. (12 May 2014). "Romualdez: Cabinet 'red tape' behind Yolanda delay". Rappler. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Macaraig, Ayee (8 November 2015). "Romualdez to Aquino: Sorry for harsh words". Rappler. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  10. ↑ Meniano, Sarwell (8 October 2024). "Tacloban Mayor Romualdez seeks reelection, backed by past critics". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Gabieta, Joey (13 May 2025). "Alfred Romualdez gains third term as Tacloban mayor". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  12. ↑ Amazona, Roel (19 December 2025). "52 ex-rebels get safe conduct passes under gov't amnesty program". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
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