Greg Gasataya Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Greg G. Gasataya
Office:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bacolod's at-large district
Term Start:June 30, 2016
Predecessor:Bing Leonardia
Office1:Acting Mayor of Bacolod
1Namedata1:El Cid Familiaran
Term Start1:November 16, 2015
Term End1:February 15, 2016
Predecessor1:Monico Puentevella
Successor1:Bing Leonardia
Office2:Vice Mayor of Bacolod
1Namedata2:Monico Puentevella
Term Start2:June 30, 2013
Term End2:June 30, 2016
Predecessor2:Jude Thaddeus Sayson
Successor2:El Cid Familiaran
Office3:Member of the Bacolod City Council
Term Start3:June 30, 2001
Term End3:June 30, 2009
Birth Name:Greg Gelvosa Gasataya
Birth Date:19 November 1970
Birth Place:Bacolod, Philippines
Residence:Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Alma Mater:University of the Philippines Diliman
Occupation:Politician
Profession:Broadcast Journalist

Greg Gasataya is a Filipino politician serving as the Representative of the Lone District of Bacolod since 2016.[1]

Early life

Greg Gasataya was born as the eldest son to Rodrigo Gasataya, a jeepney driver, and Thelma Gelvosa, a church worker on November 19, 1970, in Bacolod, Philippines.[2]

Education

Gasataya graduated from the West Negros College for his elementary education in 1984 and as valedictorian from the Maranatha Christian School for his secondary education in 1988.[2]

In 1988, Gasataya entered the University of the Philippines Diliman, earning a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.[3]

In 2009, he finished his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the Philippine Women's University. Gasataya also earned a Master's in Public Management from the Sultan Kudarat State University in 2011.[4]

Early career

Gasataya worked as a broadcast journalist, first as a reporter, then as anchorman, for Bombo Radyo Philippines prior to his entry into the political arena.[5]

Political career

City Councilor of Bacolod

On the 2001 Philippine general election, Gasataya successfully ran for the position of City Councilor of Bacolod City, ranking ninth among the candidates. [6]

The 2004 Philippine general election saw Gasataya lead the candidates on a successful re-election campaign as Bacolod City Councilor. During his term as City Councilor, Gasataya was chairman of the SP Committees on Education and Fire, Natural Disasters and Calamities.[6]

Gasataya once again lead the candidates for his third and final run as Bacolod City Councilor during the 2007 Philippine general election.[6]

Vice Mayor of Bacolod

After taking a break from politics from 2010 to 2013, Gasataya returned to the political scene and was elected as the Vice Mayor of the City of Bacolod during the 2010 Philippine general election. [7]

Acting Mayor of Bacolod

The Department of the Interior and Local Government implemented the 90-day suspension order issued by the Sandiganbayan on Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella in connection with the graft case filed against him during his time as congressman.[8]

With Puentevella’s suspension, the DILG appointed Gasataya and Councilor El Cid Familiaran as acting mayor and vice mayor, respectively.[9]

House of Representatives

In 2016, Gasataya ran as the representative of the Lone District of Bacolod under the Nationalist People's Coalition and won.[6]

Gasataya now serves his third term as representative of the Lone District of Bacolod during the 19th Congress.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: House of Representatives House Members . 2023-02-21 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Landslide win gives MCC HS valedictorian 3rd term in Congress. 10 June 2022 . 2023-02-21 . en-US.
  3. Web site: UP Carillon 2022. 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  4. Web site: NPC names Gasataya Bacolod vice mayor bet. 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Indelible legacy. 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Landslide win gives MCC HS valedictorian 3rd term in Congress. 10 June 2022 . 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Puentevella wins in Bacolod mayoral race. 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  8. Web site: DILG implements 90-day suspension order vs Bacolod mayor. 17 November 2015 . 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Bacolod mayor suspended for 90 days over computer deal for schools. 16 November 2015 . 2023-07-03 . en-US.
  10. Web site: New Bacolod mayor forms transition team, bares 8-point agenda. Philippine News Agency . 2023-07-03 . en-US.