Brenz Gonzales
Brenz Gonzales | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Vice Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Vilma Caluag |
| Preceded by | Benedict Jasper Lagman |
| Member of San Fernando City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aurelio Brenz Panlilio Gonzales April 14, 1996 |
| Party | PFP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Kambilan (local party; 2021–2024) |
| Relations | Mica Gonzales (half-sister) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (father) Elizabeth Panlilio (mother) |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University (BS) |
| Occupation | Civil engineer, politician |
Aurelio Brenz Panlilio Gonzales (born April 14, 1996) is a Filipino civil engineer and politician who is currently serving as the Vice Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga since 2025.[1] He served as member of the San Fernando City Council from 2022 to 2025.
Early life and education
Gonzales was born on April 14, 1996. He is the only child of Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Elizabeth Panlilio, came from a prominent family in Pampanga. His mother died during the 2017 Resorts World Manila attack on June 2, 2017.[2] He studied Ateneo de Manila High School for his high school education. He took up civil engineering De La Salle University where he graduated in 2018. He passed the board examination for Civil Engineering in the same year.
Political career
San Fernando City Council (2022–2025)
Gonzales started his career in politics when he won as member of the San Fernando City Council in 2022.[3][4][5]
Vice Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga (2025–present)
In the 2025 elections, Gonzales ran as vice mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga with his running mate Vilma Caluag.[6] He won and garnered 128,191 votes against BJ Tiger Lagman in a landslide victory.[7]
Personal life
Gonzales has a daughter who was born on September 12, 2025.[8] He's older half-sister Mica, is the current representative of the Pampanga's 3rd district since 2025.[9][10]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2022 | Councilor of San Fernando, Pampanga | Kambilan | 82,006 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2025 | Vice Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga | PFP | 128,191 | 61.80% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
References
- ^ "Aurelio Brenz Gonzales Biography". PeoPlaid. November 4, 2023. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ^ Cruz, RG (June 2, 2017). "Solon's wife among Resorts World Manila fatalities". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ^ Sunnexdesk (2021-08-16). "Brenz Gonzales: Young engineer throws hat in SF city council seat race". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
- ^ Flora, Ian Ocampo (2 October 2021). "Brenz Gonzales pins platform on youth empowerment, education". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ "Gonzales siblings vow to continue father's legacy". SunStar Pampanga. October 2, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ Punto News Team (2 October 2024). "Councilor seeks CSF vice mayoralty". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ "RESULTS: San Fernando City, Pampanga election 2025". Rappler. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ Maria Sinukuan Creatives (14 September 2025). "City of San Fernando, Pampanga Vice Mayor Brenz Gonzales welcomes his new baby girl named "Dawn Elizabeth Granda Gonzales"". Facebook. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "New positions, but still same families in Pampanga politics". Rappler. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gonzales family to seek power in Pampanga district". iOrbit News Online. October 9, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
External links
- Media related to Brenz Gonzales at Wikimedia Commons