Dale Gonzalo "Along" Rigor Malapitan (born October 31, 1979) is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Mayor of Caloocan since 2022. He previously served as the representative of the first district of Caloocan.
Along Malapitan | |
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 Official portrait during the 18th Congress | |
| 25th Mayor of Caloocan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Mayor | Karina Teh-Limsico |
| Preceded by | Oscar Malapitan |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Caloocan's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Enrico Echiverri |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Malapitan |
| Member of the Caloocan City Council from the 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dale Gonzalo Rigor Malapitan October 31, 1979 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2009–2012; 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP (2016–2024) UNA (2012–2015) Liberal (2015–2016) |
| Spouse | Aubrey Narciso |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Residence | Caloocan |
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editMalapitan was born on October 31, 1979 to Oscar "Oca" Malapitan and Edna Rigor.
He studied elementary at Notre Dame of Greater Manila, high school in School of Divine Mercy, and college in Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
Political career
editCouncilor, First District of Caloocan (2010–2013)
editHe was elected member of the Caloocan City Council in 2010. He served for one term.
Congressional attempt (2013)
editAfter one term as councilor, he ran for representative of Caloocan's first district in 2013, but lost to then-outgoing Mayor Enrico "Recom" Echiverri.
Barangay Chairman and Liga ng mga Barangay President of Caloocan (2013–2016)
editAfter his loss in congressional elections, he became the chairman of Barangay 137 in Bagong Barrio West and later elected as ex-officio councilor as President of Liga ng mga Barangay during the mayoral term of his father Oscar.[1]
Representative, First District (2016–2022)
editAfter three years, he ran again in the same position and won.[2] He ran for re-election in 2019 and won unopposed.[3]
Mayor, Caloocan (2022–present)
editAlthough eligible for re-election, Malapitan ran as mayor instead, switching place with his father then-Mayor Oscar "Oca" Malapitan who was term-limited.[4] He ran with the campaign slogan Aksyon at Malasakit (lit. transl. Action and Care) after his initials with nickname. He won the elections, succeeding his father.[5][6][7]
Personal life
editMalapitan is married to Aubrey Narciso-Malapitan, a doctor and an incumbent board member of the Association of Nutrition Action Officers in NCR, Inc.,[8] with whom he has a son and a daughter.[9] His younger brother, Vincent Ryan, is an incumbent 1st district councilor of Caloocan, while his sister, Sharon Faye, is an incumbent Board Director of the Clark Development Corporation.[10]
References
edit- ^ Lando, Roy (September 11, 2019). "Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congressman". PeoPlaid. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Agoncillo, Jodee A. (May 11, 2016). "Malapitan wins reelection". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Valenzuela, Nikka G. (May 17, 2019). "Malapitan, 2 sons emerge victorious in Caloocan City". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Along Malapitan to replace his father as Caloocan City mayor". cnn. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Along Malapitan succeeds dad as Caloocan mayor". Philstar.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "Rep. Along Malapitan proclaimed new mayor of Caloocan City". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ David, Jun (May 11, 2022). "Along Malapitan wins Caloocan; Valenzuela also names winners". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "ANAO-NCR elects its new officers and board members". National Nutrition Council. September 19, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Mayor's Corner". City Government of Caloocan. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rep. Oca Malapitan's daughter gets a seat in Clark Development Corporation". Politiko Metro Manila. February 23, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.