Along Malapitan Explained

Along Malapitan
Birth Name:Dale Gonzalo Rigor Malapitan
Birth Date:31 October 1979
Birth Place:Caloocan, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Spouse:Aubrey Narciso
Children:2
Party:PDP (since 2016)
Tao Ang Una
Otherparty:Nacionalista (2010–2013)
UNA (2013–2015)
Liberal (2015–2016)
Residence:Caloocan
Alma Mater:Colegio de San Juan de Letran
Occupation:Politician
Order:25th
Office:Mayor of Caloocan
Term Start:June 30, 2022
1Namedata:Karina Teh-Limsico
Predecessor:Oscar Malapitan
Office4:Member of the Caloocan City Council
Term Start4:June 30, 2010
Term End4:June 30, 2013
Constituency4:1st District
Office3:Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Caloocan's 1st District
Term Start3:June 30, 2016
Term End3:June 30, 2022
Predecessor3:Enrico Echiverri
Successor3:Oscar Malapitan
Father:Oscar Malapitan
Mother:Edna Rigor
Honorific Prefix:The Honourable

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.

Early life and education

Malapitan 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

Councilor, First District of Caloocan (2010–2013)

He was elected member of the Caloocan City Council in 2010. He served for one term.

Congressional attempt (2013)

After 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)

After 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)

After 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)

Although 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 after his initials with nickname. He won the elections, succeeding his father.[5] [6] [7]

Personal life

Malapitan 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lando . Roy . 2019-09-11 . Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan Biography - PeoPlaid Profile, Congressman . 2024-01-13 . PeoPlaid . en-US.
  2. Web site: Agoncillo . Jodee A. . 2016-05-11 . Malapitan wins reelection . 2024-01-13 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  3. Web site: Valenzuela . Nikka G. . 2019-05-17 . Malapitan, 2 sons emerge victorious in Caloocan City . 2024-01-13 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  4. Web site: Along Malapitan to replace his father as Caloocan City mayor . https://web.archive.org/web/20220609184003/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/5/11/Dale-Along-Malapitan-wins-Caloocan-City-mayor.html . dead . June 9, 2022 . 2024-01-13 . cnn . en.
  5. Web site: Along Malapitan succeeds dad as Caloocan mayor . 2024-01-13 . Philstar.com.
  6. Web site: Rep. Along Malapitan proclaimed new mayor of Caloocan City . 2024-01-13 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  7. Web site: David . Jun . 2022-05-11 . Along Malapitan wins Caloocan; Valenzuela also names winners . 2024-01-13 . Manila Standard . en-US.
  8. News: ANAO-NCR elects its new officers and board members. September 19, 2022. January 23, 2024. National Nutrition Council.
  9. Web site: Mayor’s Corner. City Government of Caloocan. January 23, 2024.
  10. News: Rep. Oca Malapitan’s daughter gets a seat in Clark Development Corporation. February 23, 2024. June 22, 2024. Politiko Metro Manila.