The Honorable
Jose "Jun" L. Ong Jr.
Governor of Northern Samar
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byPaul R. Daza
Succeeded byEdwin C. Ongchuan
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Northern Samar's 2nd District
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1992
Succeeded byWilmar P. Lucero
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byEdwin C. Ongchuan
Succeeded byHarris Christopher M. Ongchuan
Personal details
Born (1948-06-19) June 19, 1948
Northern Samar, Philippines
Political partyNUP
SpouseDesiree "Daisy" Lim née So
ChildrenTanya Pinaliza Ong+, Nadia Bianca Nicolette Ong married to Rhinn Paul Piczon, Lara Krystle Ong+,Jon Ridge Ong, Bryan Larkin Ong
ResidenceNorthern Samar
Alma materFar Eastern University
OccupationPhilippine politician, CPA

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]

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]

During his term as governor from 2013-2019, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted the Poverty Situation Incidence in Eastern Visayas (Full report 2018) and reports that Northern Samar recorded the biggest decline in its poverty incidence among families from 51.5% to 27.4%.[6] Based on the same report, PSA concludes that "Significant improvements in poverty incidence among families between 2015 and 2018 were noted in Northern Samar."[7]

In 2022, the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project partially opened from four (4) years of construction starting in 2018[8] when Jun Ong inaugurated it as Northen Samar's governor.[9] The Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project is an 11.6 km 2-lane road project with three (3) bridges.[10]

Gubernatorial Career

In 2013, Jun Ong was elected governor winning against incumbent Paul Daza.[11] The Dazas have held the position for 12 years. Based on NAMFREL-validated results, Ong led with a total of 113,763 votes against Daza's 79,866.[12]

Legislative Career

Jose L. Ong Jr. was the first Representative of the 2nd District of Samar[13] following the rebirth of the bicameral system and appointment of new members of the Congress in 1987.[14]

In 2019, he again ran for Representative of Northern Samar in the 2nd District. He ran against independent candidate Reyzandro Unay with Ong gaining 74,268 votes against Unay with 17,302.[15]

Bills Authored in the 8th Congress

  1. House Bill No. 1175 (7 September 1987), AN ACT CONSTRUCTING A CONCRETE NATIONAL ROAD CONNECTING THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LAOANG, PALAPAG, MAPANAS, GAMAY AND LIPINIG, ALL IN THE PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (House Bill)[16]
  2. Republic Act No. 07094 (2 August 1991), AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SILVINO LOBOS, PROVINCE OF NORTHERN SAMAR,TO BE KNOWN AS THE SILVINO LOBOS VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR[17]

Bills Co-authored in the 8th Congress

  1. Republic Act No. 06768 (3 November 1989), AN ACT INSTITUTING A BALIKBAYAN PROGRAM[18]
  2. Republic Act No. 7581 (27 May 1992), AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS BY STABILIZING THE PRICES OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES AND BY PRESCRIBING MEASURES AGAINST UNDUE PRICE INCREASES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND LIKE OCCASION[19][20]
  3. Republic Act No. 07607 (3 June 1992), AN ACT PROVIDING A MAGNA CARTA OF SMALL FARMER[21][22][23][24]

References

  1. ↑ "Getting to know Jun Ong, Northern Samar's new Governor". 18 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Lalaguna mangrove eco park opens". Philippine News Agency. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
  3. ↑ "An office romance leads to the altar". Philstar. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
  4. ↑ "MALASAKIT CENTERS ACT". legacy.senate.gov.ph/. November 19, 2019.
  5. ↑ "House of Representatives of the Philippines". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
  6. ↑ "2015 & 2018" (Press release). Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Poverty Situation in Eastern Visayas (Full Year 2018)". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  8. ↑ Candido, Samuel (13 May 2023). "Thanksgiving Caravan celebrates completion of Samar Island Pacific Coastal Circumferential Road Project". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "DPWH Opens Simora Bridge and 8-km Road of the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project in Northern Samar". Journal Online. June 22, 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  10. ↑ Meniano, Sarwell (29 September 2022). "Korean-funded Samar road eyed for completion before yearend". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  11. ↑ Rendon, Jennifer; Jimenea, Lalaine; Obedencio, Ric (May 15, 2013). "LP bets post landslide wins in Visayas areas". The Philippine Star, The Freeman. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "ELECTIONS.ORG.PH". www.elections.org.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  13. ↑ "Roster of Philippine Legislators" (PDF). Roster of Philippine Legislators. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  14. ↑ "Philippine Congress History". House of Congress, Republic of the Philippines. House of Representatives, Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  15. ↑ "Eleksyon 2019, Local Results". GMA News Online. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  16. ↑ "House Bill No. 1175, 8th Congress of the Republic". Legislative Digital Resources, Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  17. ↑ "House Bill No. 4389, 8th Congress of the Republic". Legislative Digital Resources, Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  18. ↑ "Republic Act No. 6768, AN ACT INSTITUTING A BALIKBAYAN PROGRAM". Official Gazette, Republika ng Pilipinas. 23 November 1989. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  19. ↑ "Republic Act No. 7581, AN ACT PROVIDING PROTECTION TO CONSUMERS BY STABILIZING THE PRICES OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND PRIME COMMODITIES AND BY PRESCRIBING MEASURES AGAINST UNDUE PRICE INCREASES DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND LIKE OCCASIONS". Official Gazette, Republika ng Pilipinas. 27 May 1992. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  20. ↑ "House Bill No. 32696, 8th Congress of the Republic". Legislative Digital Resources, Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  21. ↑ "REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7607, AN ACT PROVIDING A MAGNA CARTA OF SMALL FARMERS". Supreme Court E-Library. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  22. ↑ "MAGNA CARTA OF SMALL FARMERS". Legislative Digital Resources, Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  23. ↑ "Republic Act No. 7607 Magna Carta of Small Farmers June 4, 1992" (PDF). Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  24. ↑ "Republic Act 7606: Empowering Smallhold Farmers in their Economic Endeavors". Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC-AP). 30 December 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2023.


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