Jun Hemedes Jr.

Isidro Lebrilla Hemedes Jr. (born October 5, 1958)[1] is a Filipino politician who served as the mayor of Cabuyao from 2007 until 2016. He previously served as a municipal councilor of Cabuyao from 1998 to 2001, and municipal vice-mayor from 2001 to 2007.

The Honorable
Isidro L. Hemedes Jr.
23rd Mayor of Cabuyao
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Vice MayorBenjamin del Rosario
Rommel Gecolea
Preceded byNila Aguillo
Succeeded byRommel Gecolea
Vice Mayor of Cabuyao
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byRico Alimagno
Succeeded byBenjamin del Rosario
Member of the Cabuyao Municipal Council
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Personal details
Born
Isidro Lebrilla Hemedes Jr.

(1958-10-05) October 5, 1958
Sala, Cabuyao, Laguna
NationalityFilipino
Political partyIndependent (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations		Nacionalista (2009–2018)
Lakas–Kampi–CMD (2008–2009)
KAMPI (2007–2008)
Lakas–CMD (until 2007)
SpouseMariel Hemedes
Children3
ParentIsidro Hemedes Sr.
Residence(s)Sala, Cabuyao, Laguna
Alma materFar Eastern University (BCom)
OccupationPolitician, businessman

Background

Isidro Lebrilla Hemedes Jr. or commonly known as "Jun Hemedes" is a native of Cabuyao, Laguna. He studied in Elementary at the Cabuyao Elementary School from 1964 to 1970, had his highschool at Cabuyao Institute from 1970 to 1974. During college, he was a working student,[1] he earned bachelor's degree in Commerce major in Accounting at Far Eastern University.

Jun Hemedes was a businessman before entering politics. He is married to Mariel Martinez; they have three children, namely: Ismael M. Hemedes, Marielisse M. Hemedes and Rowell "Nonie" M. Hemedes. He is currently the Board Director of Luzon Development Bank, Board of Regents and Chairman of the Local School Board of Pamantasan ng Cabuyao.

Political career

Jun Hemedes was exposed to politics with the influence of his brother Leopoldo "Pol" Hemedes who served as municipal vice-mayor of Cabuyao for several years. He served as municipal councilor from 1998 to 2001 and then became municipal vice-mayor from 2001 to 2007 in which he served as President of the Vice Mayor's League of Laguna and Regional Board Director of the Vice Mayor's League of Calabarzon (Region IV-A) from 2004 to 2007.[1] He became the Municipal Mayor from 2007 to 2012, and with his leadership, he became the first city mayor of Cabuyao after it has been converted into a city on August 4, 2012.[2][3]

Graft Case

On February 7, 2019, Hemedes has been found by the Sandiganbayan guilty of graft for being a member of the board of directors of Luzon Development Bank, a private bank, during his term in government office.[4] He was allegedly held the position between June 30, 2007 to February 5, 2014, and thus violated Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 119. Also, the Sandiganbayan perpetually barring him from holding public office.[5][6]

References
  1. Official Website of the City of Cabuyao – City Officials
  2. Official Website of the City of Cabuyao – Cityhood
  3. Philippine Daily Inquirer – Cabuyao, Laguna, is newest city
  4. "Laguna ex-mayor charged with graft". Manila Bulletin. March 15, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  5. "Ex-Laguna mayor faces 8-year jail term for graft". Philippine News Agency. February 8, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  6. "Ex-Laguna mayor charged for holding seat on rural bank's board while in office". GMA News Online. March 15, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
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