Joseph Gilbert Francisco Violago (born February 4, 1970)[1] is a Filipino mechanical engineer and politician. He served as representative of the 2nd District of Nueva Ecija in the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2022 to 2025,[3] a position he previously held from 2007 to 2016.[4][5][6]
Joseph Gilbert Violago | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Nueva Ecija’s 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Micaela Violago |
| Succeeded by | Kokoy Salvador |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Eleuterio Violago |
| Succeeded by | Micaela Violago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Gilbert Francisco Violago February 4, 1970[1] |
| Party | NUP (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Liberal (2010–2021) Lakas (2007–2010) |
| Spouse | Micaela Violago[2] |
| Relatives | Kokoy Salvador (brother-in-law) |
| De La Salle University (BS) | |
| Occupation | Politician, mechanical engineer |
Early life and education
editViolago was born on February 4, 1970 to Eleuterio Violago and Primitiva Francisco. He studied De La Salle University with the degree of mechanical engineering.
Political career
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In 2007, Violago was elected as representative of the second district of Nueva Ecija after he succeeded his father. He served for three consecutive terms.
In 2022, Violago returned as representative of the second district of Nueva Ecija after he succeeded his wife until 2025.
Personal life
editViolago is married to Micaela Violago,[2] also a representative of the second district of Nueva Ecija from 2016 to 2022 and sister of Kokoy Salvador.
His father, Eleuterio Violago, was a representative of the second district of Nueva Ecija (1992–1998; 2001–2007)
Electoral history
edit| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2007 | Representative (Nueva Ecija–2nd) | Lakas | 84,291 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2010 | 144,507 | 77.94% | 1st | N/a | Won | |||
| 2013 | Liberal | 133,155 | 77.72% | 1st | N/a | Unopposed | ||
| 2022 | NUP | 116,099 | 47.79% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
References
edit- 1 2 "Joseph Gilbert Violago". Rappler.com. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Micaela Salvador Violago". Rappler.com. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ Gosuico, Steve A. (14 October 2021). "2 Violago siblings, brod of 'Erap's' ex-aide to vie for House post". Journal News Online. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ↑ Galvez, Manny (13 October 2012). "No rivals for Ecija lawmaker, 2 mayors". Philstar Global. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ↑ Galvez, Manny (25 October 2015). "Clash of clan members seen in Nueva Ecija polls". Philstar Global. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "In Nueva Ecija, outgoing officials fielding relatives". Inquirer.net. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2026.