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Jaime Cojuangco | |
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![]() Jaime Cojuangco in 2022 | |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's 1st District | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Charlie Cojuangco |
Personal details | |
Born | Jaime Eduardo Marc Diaz Cojuangco April 12,1997 Quezon City,Philippines |
Political party | NPC |
Relations | Charlie Cojuangco (father) Rio Diaz (mother) Danding Cojuangco (grandfather) Gretchen Cojuangco (grandmother) Gloria Diaz (aunt) Isabelle Daza (cousin) |
Occupation | Politician |
Jaime Eduardo Marc Diaz Cojuangco (born April 12,1997) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the representative of the 1st district of Tarlac in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. [1] He is a member of the NPC,the party founded by his grandfather,Danding Cojuangco. Cojuangco assumed office in 2022 as a substitute for his father,the late congressman Charlie Cojuangco. [2] [3]
Jaime Eduardo Marc Diaz Cojuangco was born on April 12,1997,in Paniqui,Tarlac,Philippines. He is the son of former congressman Charlie Cojuangco and former actress Rio Diaz. His sister,Claudia Diaz Cojuangco,is also a public figure.[ citation needed ]
Cojuangco comes from a prominent political and business family. His grandfather,Danding Cojuangco,was an influential businessman and politician who founded the NPC. His grandmother,Gretchen Cojuangco,and his aunt,actress and former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz,are well-known personalities. His cousin,Isabelle Daza,is a popular actress.[ citation needed ]
Cojuangco entered politics in 2022 as a substitute candidate for his father,Charlie Cojuangco,who passed away on February 22,2022,due to arrhythmia dysautonomia. Running under the NPC,he won the May 9,2022 elections by a significant margin,defeating independent candidate Joseph Ramac. [4]
Since assuming office on June 30,2022,Cojuangco has focused on continuing his father's legacy by advocating for infrastructure development,education,and healthcare in Tarlac's 1st district.[ citation needed ]
Cojuangco maintains a low-profile personal life. He is known to be close to his family,particularly his mother,Rio Diaz,and his sister,Claudia Diaz Cojuangco.[ citation needed ]
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