Julius Caesar Herrera

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Julius Caesar Falar Herrera
Herrera at the groundbreaking of the Calape-Antequera FMR project on January 23, 2025.
Mayor of Calape
In office June 30, 2022 –June 30, 2025
Spouse	Florenda Leyson [1]
Children	Georgia May Herrera-Klepp Marcus Julius Herrera Margaux Herrera-Caya Carla Herrera-Chiongbian [ citation needed ]
Relatives	Ernesto Herrera (brother) Ernesto C. Herrera II (nephew)
Alma mater	University of San Jose–Recoletos [1]
Profession	Lawyer

Julius Caesar Falar Herrera (born April 21, 1953, ^[1] in Cebu City, Philippines ^[2] ) is a Filipino lawyer and politician. He has held various positions in local government in Bohol, including multiple terms as Mayor of Calape and as Vice Governor of Bohol. ^[4]

Early life and education

Herrera was born in Cebu City, on April 21, 1953. ^[2] He is the son of Sofio Herrera and Narcisa Falar. ^[1]

He completed his elementary education at Zapatera Elementary School in 1964 and his secondary education at the University of San Carlos in 1972. ^[1] He later pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of San Jose–Recoletos, graduating in 1980. He successfully passed the Bar examination in 1981, becoming a lawyer. ^[1]

Political career

Herrera has a long and varied career in public service.

• City Legal Officer of General Santos City: (1983) ^[1]
• Assistant Executive Secretary of the SSS Commission: (1985) ^[1]
• Labor Arbiter of the National Labor Relations Commissions - Region VII: (1986) ^[1]
• Chief of Staff: (1987–1992) Served when his brother, Ernesto, was elected senator. ^[1]
• Senior Associate Counsel: At Soler, Rodriguez, Valerio Law firm. ^[1]
• Labor Consultant: Served for two years. ^[1]
• Mayor of Calape: Herrera first served as Mayor of Calape from June 30, 1995, to June 30, 2001. ^[5] During this period, Calape received numerous regional and national awards for Social Services, Agriculture, Nutrition Program Implementation, and Modern Management in Local Administration. ^{[1] [6]} Notably, he was a strong advocate for coastal resource management (CRM), spearheading the establishment of the first municipal Coastal Resource Management Office (CRMO) in Bohol. He also exhorted local fishers and residents to protect marine resources, emphasizing law enforcement for effective CRM. ^[6]
• Vice Governor of Bohol: He was elected Vice Governor of Bohol in 2001, serving from June 30, 2001, to June 30, 2010. ^[1] As vice governor, he focused on projects related to agriculture, health, and education. ^{[1] [4]}
• Mayor of Calape (Comeback): Herrera made a successful comeback as Mayor of Calape in the 2022 national and local elections, securing 10,150 votes under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC). ^[7]

League affiliations

Throughout his career, Herrera has also held leadership positions in various municipal and provincial leagues:

• President of the Municipal Mayors League of Bohol ^[1]
• National executive vice president and acting president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) ^{[1] [6]}
• President of the LMP-Bohol Chapter ^[6]
• National president of the League of vice governors in the Philippines (LVGP) ^[8]

Legal matters

In February 2022, a resolution was issued concerning a demurrer to evidence (with leave of court) filed by Julius Caesar Falar Herrera in relation to Case No. SB-17-CRM-2200. The case involved allegations of approving/enacting a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution that purportedly granted unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference and caused undue injury to the government in the amount of PhP274,024.32, during his time as Vice Governor of Bohol. He, along with other provincial officials, pleaded not guilty to the charge. ^[9]

See also

• 2010 Bohol local elections
• 2013 Bohol local elections
• 2022 Bohol local elections
• 2025 Bohol local elections
• Bohol Provincial Board
• Calape

References

1. "Office of the Vice Governor, Bohol Province". bohol.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
2. "MAYOR_HERRAR_JULIUS_CAESAR_F(WITH_CONA).pdf" (PDF). comelec.gov.ph. Commission on Elections (Philippines) . Retrieved 2025-05-24.
3. "2022 Local Election Results: Calape, Bohol". gmanetwork.com. GMA News Online. 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
4. "PROCLAIMED GOVERNOR AND VICE GOVERNOR" (PDF). Inquirer.net. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
5. "Archived Bohol Directory". bohol.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2001-02-02. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
6. "Calape Mayor Julius Ceasar F. Herrera, CRM Advocate". Archived from the original on 2000-05-03. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
7. "Dynasties, reelections dominate local Bohol polls". May 18, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
8. "League of Vice Governors of the Philippines". lvgp.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
9. "B_Crim_SB-17-CRM-2200_People-vs-Herrera-et-al_02_03_2022.pdf" (PDF). sb.judiciary.gov.ph. Sandiganbayan. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2025-05-24.