Casimiro Ynares III explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Casimiro Ynares III
Office:Mayor of Antipolo
Term Start:June 30, 2022
1Blankname:Vice Mayor
1Namedata:Josefina Gatlabayan
Predecessor:Andrea Bautista-Ynares
Term Start2:June 30, 2013
Term End2:June 30, 2019
1Blankname2:Vice Mayor
1Namedata2:Ronaldo Leyva (2013-2016)
Josefina Gatlabayan (2016-2019)
Predecessor2:Danilo Leyble
Successor2:Andrea Bautista-Ynares
Order3:21st
Office3:Governor of Rizal
Term Start3:June 30, 2007
Term End3:June 30, 2013
Predecessor3:Casimiro Ynares Jr.
Successor3:Rebecca Ynares
Birth Name:Casimiro Alcantara Ynares III
Birth Date:March 4, 1973
Party:NPC
Spouse:Andrea Bautista-Ynares
Relations:Nina Ynares (sister)
Consuelo Ynares-Santiago (aunt)
Bong Revilla (brother-in-law)
Ramon Revilla Sr. (father-in-law)
Children:3 (1 deceased)
Parents:Casimiro Ynares Jr.
Rebecca Ynares
Profession:Physician
Occupation:Politician

Casimiro "Jun" Alcantara Ynares III (born March 4, 1973) is a Filipino physician and politician who is the mayor of Antipolo from 2013 to 2019 and since 2022.[1] He previously served as the Public Information Officer of the city under his wife, former Mayor Andrea Bautista-Ynares, and the governor of Rizal from 2007 to 2013.[2] [3]

Ynares is the son of former governors Casimiro Ynares Jr. and Rebecca Ynares. He is the brother of Governor Nina Ricci Ynares.

Early life

Ynares graduated from De La Salle University – Dasmariñas with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Medical Biology.

Political Career

On January 30, 2024, he signed a memorandum of usufruct agreement to allow the construction of a DSWD Satellite Office for Calabarzon in the city. He said that the office would make the programs and services of the DSWD more accessible not just to Antipolo residents, but also to the people of Rizal and nearby towns of Laguna. He added that the office would also have a warehouse that would store readily available food and non-food packs that could be deployed during calamities and crises. The said office will serve as an extension arm of the DSWD Region IV-A.[4]

Personal life

He is married to Andrea Bautista-Ynares,[5] who also became mayor of Antipolo for one term. She is the daughter of former senator Ramon Revilla Sr., and sister of actor and incumbent senator Bong Revilla.[6] They have three children: Audrey Ann (deceased),[7] Cassandra Danielle, and Rebecca Victoria.

Notes and References

  1. News: Ynares siblings in Rizal election sweep. Nel. Andrade. Manila Bulletin. May 11, 2022. June 19, 2022.
  2. PhilstarNews . Philstar.com . 1250330787737563136 . April 15, 2020 . Antipolo City PIO Jun Ynares said on Facebook that all Rizal mayors can use Antipolo's private crematorium for free if they need it for residents who have died of #COVID19PH. Facebook/Jun-Andeng Ynares.
  3. News: Ynares takes Antipolo City . . May 15, 2013 . May 16, 2013 .
  4. Web site: 2024-01-31 . Mayor Jun Ynares signs agreement to put up DSWD satellite office in the city . 2024-01-31 . southluzon.politiko.com.ph . en-US.
  5. News: Lo . Ricky . Ricky Lo . April 26, 2005 . Andeng says yes after Jun's second try . July 10, 2020 . Philstar.
  6. News: Baby E . October 20, 2018 . Andeng Bautista papalitan sa puwesto ang asawa! . July 10, 2020 . . Filipino.
  7. News: August 31, 2012 . Revilla clan mourns a granddaughter . July 10, 2020 . ABS-CBN News.