Gwendolyn Ecleo
Gwendolyn Buray Ecleo-Pols (born August 25, 1974) is a Filipino politician who has been the unopposed Mayor of Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, Philippines since May 2004 until 2013, and also the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, Incorporated (PBMA, INC.) Princess.
Gwendolyn Ecleo-Pols | |
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 Gwen Ecleo, The 1st Lady & Unopposed Mayor of Dinagat, Dinagat Islands from 2004-2013 | |
| Mayor of Dinagat Township | |
| In office 2004–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gwendolyn Buray Ecleo[1] August 25, 1974 Dinagat, Dinagat Islands, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
| Spouse(s) | Terence Pols Baltazar Robert Durano (separated) |
| Alma mater | Centro Escolar University |
Biography
Ecleo is the youngest daughter of the late Supreme President of P.B.M.A & the former longest running Mayor of Dinagat Islands, Ruben Edera Ecleo, Sr. and Glenda B. Ecleo, the former Congresswoman who is now the Governor of the province of Dinagat Islands. As for her primary education, Ecleo went to Saint Theresa's College of Cebu City, in Cebu City. She went to high school in La Consolacion College Manila and continued her studies in Don Jose Ecleo Memorial Foundation and graduated in the year 1990. She attended college and graduated in Centro Escolar University with a degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in the year 2001.
In 2004, Gwendolyn Ecleo ran for and won the Mayor's position in Dinagat, Dinagat Islands to replace her brother, Allan B. Ecleo I, who is now the incumbent Mayor of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands.
In her 3rd term as mayor, Ecleo progressed on a lot of projects specifically on these guided terms which she developed: H-EALTH, E-DUCATION, L-IVELIHOOD, P-ROTECTION TO ENVIRONMENT, !-NFRASTRUCTURE (H.E.L.P ! Pangga Dinagat).
She was also elected national auditor of the Philippines International Sisterhood and Twinning Association (PHISTA).
In 2013, she was succeeded by her biological son, also unopposed, Mayor Craig Ecleo.
Achievements and recognition
All these projects were honored by the Local Government Unit (LGU)
As projects were in progress, honorary titles were awarded as:
- 2008–2010 National Presidential Spokesperson
- 2010–2013 National Auditor of LMMAP
- LMMAP/Nat'l directorate
- 2010–2013 National Chairman of special investigation and grievance committee
- LMP Chapter President of Dinagat Islands
- DOH/Gawad Int'l Awardee/Youth of the Philippines
- Top Performer of Mindanao- DAR
- Most Outstanding Local Chief Executive in Support to DEPED programs & in DOH
- Sec. Lapuz Awardee
- Seal of Goodhouse keeping – DILG
- Successfully finished the Leaders for Health Program in Ateneo School of Business
- Chairperson South Area Health Board
- An advocate to MDG health, education and poverty alleviation programs
- Currently a scholar of the Local Government Academy (LGA), University of the Philippines - Los Baños (Masters of Development and Governance Management)
The finished and on-going projects with the strict implementation of NG and COA:
Health & Education: Water system, Brgy. Health stations, Classrooms, 100 HS Scholarship, Dispersal, Philhealth, Free hospitalization, Operation bukol (care of Gov. Glenda B. Ecleo), Ambulance, Medicines, ZERO waste management, Free circumcision & immunization, 1 town, 1 scholar
Livelihood: carabaos, goats, pigs, fish sanctuary, sea weeds, lapu-lapu, lobsters, crab production, banig & dinagat hat souvenirs, mariculture, cold-storage, rice production
Protection to environment: Fruit trees & plant a tree program, Patrol boat for illegal fishing, Patrol car for crime watch, beautification, post-harvest facilities, solar drier
Infrastructure: Brgy. Hall, Kalahi, Gymnasium, Housing, Road w/ drainage, bridge, Library hub, Botica sa Brgy., Sea wall, New Police Station, farm to market road, road widening & maintenance.
References
- League of Municipalities of the Philippines [2]
- "Dinagat". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- "CARAGA". Archived from the original on 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2011-12-04.