Bobbit Carlos Explained

Jose Emmanuel L. Carlos
Term Start:June 30, 2004
Term End:June 30, 2007
Predecessor:Win Gatchalian
Successor:Rex Gatchalian
Title1:24th Mayor of Valenzuela
Term Start1:June 30, 1995
Term End1:June 30, 2004
Predecessor1:Santiago de Guzman
Successor1:Win Gatchalian
Title3:Vice Mayor of Valenzuela
Term Start3:June 30, 1992
Term End3:June 30, 1995
Successor3:Evelyn Hernandez
Title4:Member of the
Valenzuela Municipal Council
Term Start4:June 30, 1988
Term End4:June 30, 1992
Birth Date:25 December 1957
Birth Place:Polo, Bulacan, Philippines
Party:LINKOD
Lakas–CMD
Spouse:Margarita Cruz-Carlos
Children:1
Profession:Physician
Alma Mater:University of Santo Tomas

Jose Emmanuel "Bobbit" Lozada Carlos (born December 25, 1957), is a Filipino physician and politician who served as the representative of the first congressional district of Valenzuela to House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2004 to 2007. He also served as the city's councilor from 1998 to 1992, vice mayor from 1992 to 1995, and mayor from 1995 to 2004.

Education

Carlos finished his elementary education at the Pio Valenzuela Elementary School in 1970 and his secondary education at St. Jude Academy in 1974. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (1978) and Doctor of Medicine (1982) degrees from the University of Santo Tomas.

Career history

A medical doctor by profession, Carlos began his practice as an adjunct resident at the Department of Surgery of José R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center from 1984 to 1985, and then as a municipal physician at the Municipal Health Department of Valenzuela from 1985 to 1987. He also practiced at his mother's private clinic in Palasan. His political career began in 1988. He served as a councilor (1988–1992), vice mayor (1992–1995), mayor (1995–2004), and finally as 1st District Representative (2004–2007) of Valenzuela City. In 2007, he ran in the mayoral election but was defeated by incumbent Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian.

Personal life

Carlos is married to Margarita Cruz. They have one son, King.

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