Alan Uno Ecleo

Alan Uno Ecleo
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the House of Representatives from Dinagat Islands's at-large district
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Preceded byKaka Bag-ao
Succeeded byKaka Bag-ao
Mayor of Basilisa
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Vice MayorJacinto Daganasol
Preceded byCesar Borja
Succeeded byOzzy Reuben Ecleo
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Vice MayorCesar Borja
Succeeded byCesar Borja
Personal details
BornAlan Uno Buray Ecleo
(1969-03-02) March 2, 1969
PartyLakas (2009–2015; 2020–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2018–2020)
UNA (2015–2018)
Parent(s)Ruben Ecleo Sr. (father)
Glenda Ecleo (mother)
RelativesRuben Ecleo Jr. (brother)
Gwendolyn Ecleo (sister)
Jade Ecleo (sister)
OccupationPolitician

Alan Uno Buray Ecleo[1] (born March 2, 1969), also known as Alan 1 Ecleo, is a Filipino politician. He served as representative for Dinagat Islands's at-large district at the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2019 to 2025.[2]

In February 2025, Ecleo was one of the 95 Lakas–CMD members who voted to impeach vice president Sara Duterte.

Early years

Ecleo was born on March 2, 1969, in Surigao City to a prominent political family in Dinagat Islands. He is the son of Ruben Ecleo Sr. and Glenda Buray.

Political career

Mayor of Basilisa

In 2010 elections, Ecleo was elected as mayor of Basilisa until 2013.[3][4]

In 2016 elections, Ecleo returned as mayor of Basilisa until 2019.

House of Representatives

In 2019 elections, Ecleo represented the lone district of Dinagat Islands.[5][6]

In 2025 elections, Ecleo lost to Kaka Bag-ao for re-election as representative for Dinagat Islands.[7][8]

Personal life

His brother, Ruben Jr., also a representative for Dinagat Islands from 2010 to 2012 and former leader of the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association. His sister, Gwendolyn and Jade, also a politician.

His twin brother, Allan II, served as mayor of San Jose from 2013 to 2019 and councilor since 2019.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Alan Buray Ecleo". Rappler.com. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Alan 1 Ecleo". Serbisyo.ph.
  3. ^ "2010 National and Local Elections - Basilisa (Rizal)" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
  4. ^ Adorador III, Danilo V. (1 June 2013). "Polls worsen clan feud in Dinagat". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  5. ^ Lagsa, Bobby (13 May 2022). "At least 10 Ecleo clan members win key seats in Dinagat Islands". Rappler. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  6. ^ Mendoza, Red (11 June 2025). "2 Ecleo bills approved by Senate". Manila Times. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  7. ^ "'Dragon Slayer' Kaka Bag-ao returns as Dinagat Islands congresswoman". Rappler. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  8. ^ Lucas, Ron Michael (10 February 2025). "Rep. Alan Ecleo causes stir with Mic Drop and Walkout at "Himamat 2025" event". Bombo Radyo Butuan. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  9. ^ Commission on Elections (2025). "Certificate of Candidacy: Allan II B. Ecleo (Sangguniang Bayan Member - San Jose, Dinagat Islands)" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved February 18, 2026.