Bob dela Cruz

Our Lady of Fatima University (BS)
University of Makati (MPA)

Bob dela Cruz
dela Cruz in 2022
Vice Mayor of Marilao
In office October 13, 2022 –June 30, 2025

Jun Bob Jose dela Cruz (born August 10, 1977), is a Filipino politician and television personality who has served as the vice mayor of Marilao from 2022 to 2025. He is best known for being a housemate in the first season of Pinoy Big Brother , where he was forcibly removed from the show fifty-one days into the show's run after a medical emergency. A member of the National Unity Party, dela Cruz previously served as a member of the municipal council from 2010 to 2019, and briefly from June 2022 to October 2022 before being sworn in as the vice mayor of Marilao upon the death of Mayor Ricardo Silvestre. ^[1]

Early life

Cruz was born on August 10, 1977, in Marilao, Bulacan. He served as altar boy, choir member, catechist, and Hermano Mayor in his parish. During his time in college, he worked as a food service crew member.

Following his graduation, Cruz worked as a pharmacist assistant in a leading drugstore and medical representative (territory business manager) in a pharmaceutical company.

Pinoy Big Brother

Further information: Pinoy Big Brother: Season 1

In 2005, Cruz competed as a housemate in the inaugural season of Pinoy Big Brother . Cruz, in total would incur a total of twelve nomination points throughout his run in the show, although he was never put up for eviction.

In October 8, midway through the season, Cruz was brought to the hospital for observation as a result of stress-related symptoms and his momentary loss of consciousness the day before, all caused by a heart ailment. The next day, Cruz was automatically eliminated as his hospital visit went past the twenty-four hour deadline to re-enter the house. He would temporarily return the next day to formally bid farewell to his fellow contestants.

As a result of his abrupt elimination, a vote was held to determine his replacement. Jenny Suico won the vote and replaced Cruz.

Political career

Member of the Marilao Municipal Council (2010–2019; 2022)

In 2010, Cruz ran for a seat in the Marilao Municipal Council, as a member of the Liberal Party. He won, placing second. He was re-elected again in 2013 and 2016, placing first on both elections. He was term-limited by 2019, though he made a successful comeback in 2022, where he won the council elections with the most votes. ^[2]

Vice Mayor of Marilao (2022-2025)

Upon Mayor Ricky Silvestre's death in 2022, Henry Lutao ascended to the municipality's mayoralty. ^[3] As the highest-ranked councilor in the 2022 election, dela Cruz was named as Lutao's successor as vice mayor; he was sworn in on October 13, 2022. ^[1] In 2024, dela Cruz was seeking for re-election in 2025 Bulacan local elections, but lost to the newly-elected Vice Mayor, Ariel "Aye" Amador.

Electoral history

Year	Office	Party		Votes for dela Cruz				Result
				Total	%	P.	Swing
2004	Councilor		Unknown	no information		9th	N/A	Lost
2010			Liberal	34,846	9.99	2nd	N/A	Won
2013			Nacionalista	29,992	9.03	1st	0.96	Won
2016			Independent	48,553	12.61	1st	3.58	Won
2022			NUP	38,962	6.92	1st	5.69	Won
2025	Vice Mayor		NUP	38,429	TBA	2nd	TBA	Lost

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2005	Mga Anghel na Walang Langit	fiancée of Miss Diana
	Yes, Yes Show!	Various
2006	Nginiig	Inmate	1 episode: "Haunted Jail"
	Komiks		1 episode: "Inday Bote"
	Voltes V Evolution	Big Bert	Voice role
2007	Star Magic Presents	Neri's dad	1 episode: "Abt Ur Luv"
	Noypi, Ikaw Ba 'to?	Security guard
	Sine'skwela	Mang Tomas	1 episode: "Avian Flu"
	Astig	Rico

Awards

• Male Star of the Night - 20th Star Awards for TV, by the Philippine Movie Press Club. October 23, 2006, UP Theater.
• Gawad KKK: Outstanding Youth of the Philippines Award from the Department of Education, given on February 11, 2006.
• Best in Talent - Television from St. Michael the Archangel Parish.
• Gawad ng Pagkilala from Marilao SPED Center.
• Gawad Parangal from the Sangguniang Bayan ng Marilao.
• Plaque of Appreciation from Prenza National High School.

External links

• Media related to Bob dela Cruz at Wikimedia Commons

References

1. Reyes-Estrope, Carmela (October 13, 2022). "Councilor sworn in as new vice mayor of Marilao town in Bulacan". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
2. "Star-studded gov't: More celebs win in 2013 polls". RAPPLER. June 24, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
3. Silverio, Frederick (October 11, 2022). "Marilao mayor dies in road mishap". The Manila Times . Retrieved October 25, 2022.