Julius Cesar "Jay" Vijandre Vergara[2] (born January 5, 1960) is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as representative of the 3rd District of Nueva Ecija in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2025. He served as vice mayor of Cabanatuan from 2019 to 2025. He also served as mayor of Cabanatuan from 2010 to 2019, a position he previously held from 1998 to 2007.
Jay Vergara | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rosanna Vergara |
| Vice Mayor of Cabanatuan | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
Mayor | Myca Vergara |
| Preceded by | Anthony Umali |
| Succeeded by | Joselito Roque |
| Mayor of Cabanatuan | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Vice Mayor | Marius Adriane Garcia (2010–2016) Anthony Umali (2016–2019) |
| Preceded by | Alvin Vergara |
| Succeeded by | Myca Vergara |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Vergara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julius Cesar Vijandre Vergara January 5, 1960 |
| Party | PFP (2024–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2017–2024) Liberal (2010–2017) Unang Sigaw (local party; 2009–2013) BALANE (local party; 1998–2009)[1] |
| Spouse | Rosanna Vergara |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early years
editPolitical career
editMayor of Cabanatuan (1998–2007; 2010–2019)
editIn 1998 elections, Vergara became a mayor of Cabanatuan until 2007. In May 2010,[3] Vergara was elected and returned as mayor of Cabanatuan after he defeated his cousin Alvin Vergara.[4][5][6]
Vice Mayor of Cabanatuan (2019–2025)
editIn 2019, Vergara was elected as vice mayor of Cabanatuan after his he finished three consecutive terms as mayor.
House of Representatives (2025–present)
editIn 2025 elections, Vergara was elected as representative for the third district of Nueva Ecija after he succeeded his wife.[7]
On May 11, 2026, Vergara voted against the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.[8]
Personal life
editVergara is married to Rosanna Vergara and has three children including Myca Vergara, current mayor of Cabanatuan since 2019.
References
edit- ↑ Galvez, Manny (25 January 2004). "N. Ecija no longer opposition bailiwick; all mayors back GMA". Philstar Global. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Jay Vergara". Rappler.com. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ↑ "2010 National and Local Elections - Cabanatuan City" (PDF). COMELEC. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ Galvez, Manny (4 July 2010). "Ex-Cabanatuan mayor is back". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ↑ Esguerra, Anthony Q. (15 May 2013). "Vergara proclaimed Cabanatuan City mayor". Rappler. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ↑ Marcelo, Elizabeth (20 January 2018). "Cabanatuan mayor acquitted of waste management raps". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ↑ Galang, Armand (13 May 2025). "Vergaras clinch key wins over Umalis in Nueva Ecija". Inquirer.Net. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ↑ "LOOK: How your congressman voted in Sara Duterte impeachment case". Inquirer.net. Manila, Philippines. May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
External links
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Media related to Jay Vergara at Wikimedia Commons- Vergara' Profile on the House of Representatives Website
