Jay Vergara
Jay Vergara | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rosanna Vergara |
| Vice Mayor of Cabanatuan | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Myca Vergara |
| Preceded by | Anthony Umali |
| Succeeded by | Joselito Roque |
| Mayor of Cabanatuan | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Marius Adriane Garcia (2010–2016) Anthony Umali (2016–2019) |
| Preceded by | Alvin Vergara |
| Succeeded by | Myca Vergara |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Vergara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julius Cesar Vijandre Vergara January 5, 1960 |
| Party | PFP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2017–2024) Unang Sigaw (local party; until 2013) Liberal (2010–2017) |
| Spouse | Rosanna Vergara |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Julius Cesar "Jay" Vijandre Vergara[1] (born January 5, 1960) is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as representative of the 3rd district of Nueva Ecija since 2025. He previously served as vice mayor of Cabanatuan from 2019 to 2025. He also served multiple terms as mayor of Cabanatuan.
Early years
Vergara was born on January 5, 1960 in Ermita, Manila, to Cesar Vergara and Evangelina Vijandre.
Political career
Mayor of Cabanatuan (1998–2007; 2010–2019)
In 1998 elections, Vergara became a mayor of Cabanatuan until 2007. In June 2010, Vergara returned as mayor of Cabanatuan after he defeated his cousin Alvin Vergara for three consecutive terms.[2][3][4]
Vice Mayor of Cabanatuan (2019–2025)
In 2019, Vergara was elected as vice mayor of Cabanatuan after his he finished three consecutive terms as mayor.
House of Representatives (2025–present)
In 2025 elections, Vergara is represented the third district of Nueva Ecija after he succeeded his wife.[5]
Personal life
Vergara is married to Rosanna Vergara and has three children including Myca Vergara, current mayor of Cabanatuan since 2019.
References
- ^ "Jay Vergara". Rappler.com. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ Galvez, Manny (4 July 2010). "Ex-Cabanatuan mayor is back". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ Esguerra, Anthony Q. (15 May 2013). "Vergara proclaimed Cabanatuan City mayor". Rappler. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ Marcelo, Elizabeth (20 January 2018). "Cabanatuan mayor acquitted of waste management raps". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ Galang, Armand (13 May 2025). "Vergaras clinch key wins over Umalis in Nueva Ecija". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
External links
- Media related to Jay Vergara at Wikimedia Commons
- Vergara' Profile on the House of Representatives Website