Kokoy Salvador
Kokoy Salvador | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija’s 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Gilbert Violago |
| Mayor of San Jose, Nueva Ecija | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Mayor | Glenda Felimon (2016–2022) Ali Salvador (2022–2025) |
| Preceded by | Marivic Belena |
| Succeeded by | Josel Violago |
| Vice Mayor of San Jose, Nueva Ecija | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Mayor | Marivic Belena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mario Ong Salvador April 1, 1967 |
| Party | PFP (2018–present) Unang Sigaw (local party; 2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | NPC (until 2018) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Mario "Kokoy" Ong Salvador[1] (born April 1, 1967) is a Filipino politician and businessman. He is currently representing the 2nd District of Nueva Ecija at the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2025. He served as Mayor of San Jose, Nueva Ecija from 2016 to 2025.[2]
Political career
In 1989, Salvador started politics when he was a barangay councilor. He also served as barangay captain.
Salvador became a city councilor in San Jose City. In 2007, Salvador was elected as vice mayor of San Jose City until 2010.
In 2013, Salvador ran for mayor of San Jose City but he lost to Marivic Belena.
In 2016, Salvador was elected as mayor of San Jose City for three consecutive terms.[3][4][5]
In 2025, Salvador was elected to represent the second district of Nueva Ecija.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Kokoy Salvador". Rappler.com. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "Mario Salvador". Serbisyo.ph.
- ^ Galvez, Manny (October 25, 2015). "Clash of clan members seen in Nueva Ecija polls". Philstar Global. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "In Nueva Ecija, outgoing officials fielding relatives". Inquirer.net. April 27, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Agoot, Liza (August 23, 2023). "Baguio, Nueva Ecija's San Jose City ink sisterhood ties". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "Panalong kongresista! Mayor Salvador thanks 2nd District of N. Ecija for supporting him". Politiko Central Luzon. May 14, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Gosuico, Steve A. (May 16, 2025). "4 Congress bet winners proclaimed in Nueva Ecija". Journal News Online. Retrieved February 13, 2026.