Jade Ecleo | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Dinagat Islands | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Glenda Ecleo |
| Vice Governor of Dinagat Islands | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | Benglen Ecleo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Geraldine Buray Ecleo October 5, 1970 |
| Political party | Liberal (2013-2016; 2021-present) |
| Other political affiliations | UNA (2016-2021) Independent (2010-2013) Lakas-CMD (2007-2010) |
Geraldine "Jade" Buray Ecleo-Villaroman (born October 5, 1970) is a Filipina politician and part-time actress/singer.
Ecleo served as the first governor of the Philippine province of Dinagat Islands when it was established in 2006.[1] She served as governor from July 1, 2007, until 2010 and was succeeded by her mother, Glenda B. Ecleo. Ecleo served as Vice-Governor to her mother from July 1, 2010, until 2013 and was defeated in the 2013 elections for the governor post by her mother, who was re-elected for a second term. In the 2016 general elections, she ran for a congressional seat to represent the lone district of Dinagat Islands but was defeated by the incumbent congresswoman, Kaka Bag-ao.
Ecleo is the daughter of Ruben Ecleo, founder of the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, and the sister of Gwendolyn Ecleo and controversial religious politician Ruben Ecleo, Jr.
References
- ↑ "Decision on Dinagat upheld". Manila Bulletin. 23 May 2010. Archived from the original on 7 June 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2010.