Jeannie Sandoval

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Jeannie Sandoval
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Jeannie Sandoval in 2022
Mayor of Malabon
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded by Antolin Oreta III

Jeannie Ng was born on January 14, 1965 in Ermita, Manila. [1] She finished elementary and high school at Saint Stephen's High School in 1981. [4] She finished her bachelor's degree in Computer Science at De La Salle University in 1985. [5] [4] She finished bachelor’s degree in Public Administration at University of the East in 2003. [6]

Political career

In 2004, she ran for Mayor as a Liberal, but lost to then-ABC President Canuto Senen "Tito" Oreta. [7] Few days prior to election day, she promised that if ever she got elected, she will turn the city into a "food city" to elevate the livelihood of her fellow citizens. [8]

Vice Mayor of Malabon (2013–2019)

In 2013, she ran for vice mayor under the United Nationalist Alliance and won with a margin of 575 votes against her closest rival, then-Councilor Edwin Dimaguiba. [9]

In 2016, she ran for re-election under Nacionalista Party, with her running mate Josephine Veronique "Jaye" Lacson-Noel, the incumbent representative at that time. [10] Her husband, former Malabon-Navotas Rep. Federico "Ricky" Sandoval II also ran. [11] She and her husband won the elections, but her running mate lost to re-electionist Mayor Antolin "Lenlen" Oreta III.

In 2019, although eligible to run for third and final term as vice mayor, she ran for mayor but lost against re-electionist Mayor Antolin "Lenlen" Oreta III. [12]

Mayor of Malabon (2022–present)

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Sandoval with Christopher De Leon
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Sandoval with Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou

In 2022, she ran for mayor for the first time and won against Councilor Jose Lorenzo "Enzo" Oreta, brother of then-outgoing Mayor Antolin "Lenlen" Oreta III [13] making her the city's first elected lady mayor. [14]

A mother-like care, that's what she said on an interview on June 27, 2022. As the city's first lady mayor, she added that she will take care of their residents better like a mother who has more sensitivity when it comes to their needs. [15]

During her first 100 days as the city's chief executive, she showcased what she could deliver to her people, including: [16]

She has been trusted as a new city leader by her people. Bringing the people's mandate, she brought the possible transformation in her first 100-working days. There is nothing more important than supporting the steps of local leaders aiming for the betterment of the city and its people. [16]

On December 21, 2022, she signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Universal Storefront Services Corporation (USSC) to launch the “Malabon Ahon Blue Card.” The blue card, which will be given to each household in the city, will increase transparency and efficiency of her administration with the utilization of an electronic financial system to distribute social programs and services (such as financial help) to residents. She said they established the blue cards for the families to get their ayuda, conveniently. [17]

On March 21, 2025, Sandoval participate the "Longest Line of Bowls of Noodles" with 6,549 bowls in Guinness World Records held at the Malabon Sports Center. [18]

On May 12, 2025, she ran for mayor for the second time and won against Malabon representative Josephine Veronique "Jaye" Noel-Lacson. [19]

Personal life

She has been married to former Malabon representative Federico "Ricky" Sandoval II. [20] They have one son. [21]

References

  1. 1 2 "SANDOVAL, JENNIE" (PDF). Commission on Elections . Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  2. "Jeannie Sandoval". Rappler. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  3. "DBP welcomes newly-appointed officials". Development Bank of the Philippines. December 3, 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Hon. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval". Smart Cities Asia. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  5. Piad, Tyrone Jasper C. (December 4, 2020). "Former government officials take oath as DBP execs". Business Mirror. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  6. "Jeannie Sandoval - Electoral Candidate". Serbisyo PH. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  7. "Mga kandidatong nanalo sa Metro Manila iprinoklama na". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  8. "Poll bet eyes Malabon as 'food city'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  9. See, Aie Balagtas. "Malabon vice mayor wins with 575-vote margin". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  10. Legaspi, Amita (2016-05-08). "Former allies Oreta, Noel battle for mayoral post in Malabon". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  11. Aning, Jerome (2015-10-20). "Bayani, Golez eye political comeback". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  12. Valenzuela, Nikka G. (May 16, 2019). "Malabon mayor-elect to stay with Liberal Party". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
  13. "Jeannie Sandoval proclaimed as new Malabon mayor". Rappler. May 10, 2022.
  14. "Jeannie Sandoval wins as first lady mayor of Malabon City". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  15. "Mayor-elect Sandoval promises 'motherly care' to Malabonians". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  16. 1 2 admin (2022-10-31). "Mayor Jeannie Sandoval Highlights 100 days-Accomplishments". UCLG ASPAC. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  17. "Mayor Sandoval signs MOA to launch 'Malabon Ahon Blue Card'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2023-05-26.
  18. Villeza, Mark Ernest (March 22, 2025). "Malabon sets Guinness record" . Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  19. "Jeannie Sandoval proclaimed Malabon mayor". GMA Integrated News. May 13, 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  20. Ong Ki, Czarina Nicole (Feb 8, 2022). "OMB clears ex-Rep. Sandoval, his wife Jeannie, 10 others of complaints on use of P20-M PDAF". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  21. "Super Moms: Tough Metro Manila mayors don the 'Mother's Cape' too". Manila Bulletin . May 11, 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.