Jose Ong Jr.
Jose "Jun" L. Ong Jr. is a Filipino politician from the province of Northern Samar. He was the former Governor the province from 2013 to 2019.[1] He was a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992 and 2019 to 2022.[2][3]
Jose "Jun" L. Ong Jr. | |
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 former Northern Samar 2nd District Representative Jun L. Ong | |
| Governor of Northern Samar | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Paul R. Daza |
| Succeeded by | Edwin C. Ongchuan |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Northern Samar's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Succeeded by | Wilmar P. Lucero |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin C. Ongchuan |
| Succeeded by | Harris Christopher M. Ongchuan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1948 Northern Samar, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP |
| Spouse | Desiree "Daisy" Lim née So |
| Children | Nadia Bianca Nicolette Ong married to Rhinn Paul Piczon, Jon Ridge Ong, Bryan Larkin Ong |
| Residence | Northern Samar |
| Alma mater | Far Eastern University |
| Occupation | Philippine politician, CPA |
Ong is one of the principal authors of House Bill No. 5477, which later became Republic Act No. 11463, commonly referred to as the "Malasakit Centers Act". This law establishes "Malasakit Centers" with the intent to enhance accessibility and efficiency in acquiring medical and financial assistance for healthcare services, ultimately benefiting individuals in need.[4][5]
References
- "Getting to know Jun Ong, Northern Samar's new Governor". 18 May 2013.
- "Lalaguna mangrove eco park opens". Philippine News Agency. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- "An office romance leads to the altar". Philstar. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
- "MALASAKIT CENTERS ACT". legacy.senate.gov.ph/. November 19, 2019.
- "House of Representatives of the Philippines". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
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