Bobbit Carlos

Jose Emmanuel "Bobbit" Lozada Carlos (born December 25, 1957), is a Filipino physician and politician who last served as the Representative of the 1st District of Valenzuela to House of Representatives of the Philippines. He also served as the city's councilor from 1998 to 1992, vice mayor from 1992 to 1995, and mayor from 1995 to 2004.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Lozada and the surname or paternal family name is Carlos.
Jose Emmanuel L. Carlos
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Valenzuela's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byWin Gatchalian
Succeeded byRex Gatchalian
24th Mayor of Valenzuela
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded bySantiago de Guzman
Succeeded byWin Gatchalian
Vice Mayor of Valenzuela
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Succeeded byEvelyn Hernandez
Member of the
Valenzuela Municipal Council
In office
June 30, 1988 – June 30, 1992
Personal details
Born (1957-12-25) December 25, 1957
Polo, Bulacan, Philippines
Political partyLINKOD
Lakas–CMD
SpouseMargarita Cruz-Carlos
Children1
Alma materUniversity of Santo Tomas
ProfessionPhysician

Education

Carlos finished his elementary education at the Pio Valenzuela Elementary School in 1970 and his secondary education at St. Jude Academy in 1974. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (1978) and Doctor of Medicine (1982) degrees from the University of Santo Tomas.

Career history

A medical doctor by profession, Carlos began his practice as an adjunct resident at the Department of Surgery of José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center from 1984 to 1985, and then as a municipal physician at the Municipal Health Department of Valenzuela from 1985 to 1987. He also practiced at his mother's private clinic in Palasan.

His political career began in 1988. He served as a councilor (1988–1992), vice mayor (1992–1995), mayor (1995–2004), and finally as 1st District Representative (2004–2007) of Valenzuela City. In 2007, he ran in the mayoral election but was defeated by incumbent Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian.

Personal life

Carlos is married to Margarita Cruz. They have one son, King.

References
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