Emi Rubiano
 |
Imelda Calixto Rubiano | |
|---|---|
| 14th Mayor of Pasay | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Noel del Rosario |
| Preceded by | Antonino Calixto |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Pasay's Lone District | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Antonio Roxas |
| Succeeded by | Antonino Calixto |
| Member of the Pasay City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Imelda Gallardo Calixto August 16, 1960 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Philippines |
| Political party | PDP–Laban (2017–present) Liberal Party (2010–2016) |
| Spouse |
Edgardo Rubiano (m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
Imelda Gallardo Calixto-Rubiano (born August 16, 1960), known as Emi, is a Filipino politician currently serves as mayor of Pasay since 2019. She previously served as a member of the House of Representatives for the lone district of Pasay from 2010 until 2019, and city councilor from 1998 until 2004, and again from 2007 until 2010.
Rubiano is the daughter of businessman and OIC Mayor, Eduardo Calixto, and sister of former mayor and now-congressman, Antonino Calixto.
Early life and education
Rubiano was born on August 16, 1960 to Eduardo Calixto and Leonora Gallardo Calixto. She was educated at the Malate Catholic School at primary and secondary level and graduated at the University of Santo Tomas in 1982.[1]
Career
In 1986, Rubiano became a private secretary to her father, Eduardo Calixto, during his term as OIC Mayor of Pasay. She became city councilor for second district of Pasay from 1998 until 2004, and from 2007 until 2010. During her term as councilor, she made various projects, including feeding programs, free medical and dental check-up, and others. She became the head of the Pasay City Social Welfare Department in 2005.[2]
Congresswoman of the Pasay's Lone District (2010-2019)
Rubiano became a representative for the lone district of Pasay in the House of Representatives, after she defeated incumbent congressman Jose Antonio Roxas, who sought for his second term, in the 2010 election. She was re-elected in 2013 and 2016.
Mayor of Pasay
On May 13, 2019, Rubiano was elected as mayor in the 2019 elections, after she received 125,391 votes. She was sworn in as mayor on June 30, 2019.[3] Rubiano is the first female city mayor in the history of Pasay.
Controversies
In January 2019, Rubiano, along with four other officials, including her brother, was charged for being related to alleged fiscal anomalies in 2015, 2016, and 2017.[4]
Personal life
Rubiano married Edgardo Rubiano on December 18, 1982. They have three children: Nicole, Lesley Anne, and Luigi.[2]
Calixto-Rubiano announced on February 9, 2021 that she tested positive for COVID-19.[5]
References
- ^ https://www.pasay.gov.ph/Congresswoman.html
- ^ a b Rodriguez, Paulo. "Imelda 'Emi' Calixto-Rubiano: Ina ng Pasay". Metro News Central. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Fernando, Jean (July 1, 2019). "Emi Calixto-Rubiano assumes post as Pasay City mayor, switched offices with brother". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Chavez, Benjamin (January 24, 2019). "Calixto, Rubiano, 2 others charged at Ombudsman". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ "Pasay City mayor tests positive for coronavirus". ABS-CBN News. February 9, 2021.