Mario Gene Mendiola | |
|---|---|
 Mendiola in 2017 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Occidental Mindoro's Lone District | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Medalla |
| Succeeded by | Jose T. Villarosa |
| 7th Governor of Occidental Mindoro | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Josephine Sato |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Gadiano |
| Personal details | |
| Died | December 22, 2021 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Liberal (2013-2019) |
| Other political affiliations | NPC (2010-2013) Nacionalista (1987-1992) |
Mario Gene J. Mendiola was a Filipino politician who was governor of Occidental Mindoro and a representative of the province in the House of Representatives.
Background
Mario Gene Mendiola became involved in politics at a young age. He joined politics after his father Pedro Mendiola, a former representative of Occidental Mindoro in the Interim Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1986 was killed by a gunman while delivering a speech in Sablayan in April 1986.[1] He was elected as representative of Occidental Mindoro's lone district in the House of Representatives for the 8th Congress which lasted from 1987 to 1992.[2]
Mario Mendiola would get elected as vice governor of Occidental Mindoro in 2010 serving until 2013. He was governor of the province from 2013 to 2019.[1] In the 2013 elections, he ran under the Liberal Party, the then-ruling party.[3]
Death
Mendiola died on December 22, 2021, at 63 years old.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Virola, Madonna (December 23, 2021). "Former Occidental Mindoro gov dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ↑ Congressional Library Bureau. "Roster of Philippine Legislators". Republic of the Philippines, House of Representatives. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Mindoro vice guv falls off stage in Team PNoy campaign launch". Sunstar. February 12, 2013. Retrieved September 3, 2022.