Ciriaco "Jun" Bayaras Gato, Jr. (born November 16, 1959) is a Filipino physician and politician and who has been serving as the representative for Batanes's at-large congressional district for the Philippine House of Representatives under the Nationalist People's Coalition party.[3] In the 2019 elections, he beat Liberal Party's Butch Abad by 238 votes, winning the election.[4]
Ciriaco Gato | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batanes Lone District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Henedina Abad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ciriaco Bayaras Gato, Jr. November 16, 1959[1] Sabtang, Batanes, Philippines[2] |
| Party | NPC (2018–present) |
| Spouse | Jade Bañez Gato |
| Children | 2 |
| University of the Philippines Manila (MD) | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Doctor |
Electoral history
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Certificate of Candidacy for member, house of representatives - Ciriaco Gato" (PDF). comelec.gov.ph.
- ↑ Alcantara, Nathan (2019-06-08). "Newbie politico a physician seeking to cure Batanes' ailments". Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ↑ CEDTyClea (2022-10-12). "House targets to pass 3 priority bills on health by yearend". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ↑ Fonbuena, Carmela (2019-05-15). "Butch Abad loses congressional bid in Batanes". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-07-24.