Gerald Galang
Gerald Galang | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Valenzuela's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Martinez |
| Member of the Valenzuela City Council from the 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald Cloyd Alexis Dela Vega Galang February 16, 1993 Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2025–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2024–2025) NPC (2021–2024) |
| Residence(s) | Valenzuela, Philippines |
| Education | Siena College of Quezon City Notre Dame of Greater Manila De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Enderun Colleges Yeungnam University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Gerald Cloyd Alexis Dela Vega Galang (born February 16, 1993) is a Filipino politician who is the representative for Valenzuela's second district. Before being elected to Congress, he had served as a member of the Valenzuela City Council for the second district from 2022 to 2025.
Early life and career
Galang was born on February 16, 1993 in Manila. He completed his elementary education at Siena College of Quezon City from 1999 to 2005 and his secondary education at Notre Dame of Greater Manila in 2019.[1] While pursuing his studies, Galang served as the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairman of Marulas, Valenzuela, from 2010 to 2013.
He earned his bachelor's degree in industrial design from the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in 2014.[1] He further pursued studies in international development at Enderun Colleges in 2016. He later obtained a master's degree in public policy in economic development from Yeungnam University in South Korea in 2018, where he graduated as class valedictorian and received the Excellence in Service Award.[1]
Valenzuela City Council (since 2022)
In 2022, Galang was elected as a city councilor for Valenzuela's second district.[2][3] During his tenure, he has chaired the Committee on Higher and Technical Education and the Committee on Social Services and sat in several others. As chairperson of the Committee on Higher and Technical Education in the city council, Galang serves as a member of the Board of Regents for both the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela City Polytechnic College. He is also the Executive Director of the Institute for Global Education, Exchange and Internship Inc., and a member of the Council of Young Leaders of the Philippines.
House of Representatives (from 2025)
In the 2025 elections, Galang ran as an independent candidate for the congressional seat of Valenzuela's second district.[4][5][6] He faced Katherine Martinez, the wife of the term-limited incumbent Eric Martinez, and won.[7] On June 16, 2025, two weeks before taking office, Galang joined the Lakas–CMD, the majority party of the House.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "District 2 councilor: Hon. Gerald Cloyd Alexis DV. Galang". Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ "Eleksyon 2022 winners in Valenzuela City proclaimed". GMA News Online. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ Ong, Ghio. "Gatchalian team sweeps posts in Valenzuela". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Meet Gerald Galang, Electoral Candidate on Serbisyo.ph". Serbisyo PH. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "Gerald Cloyd Alexis Dela Vega Galang". RAPPLER. 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ jpcruz0306 (2024-10-06). "Another Gatchalian: Kenneth eyes Valenzuela House seat as Mayor Wes seeks reelection". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Calalo, Arlie O. (2025-05-12). "Valenzuela mayor set for second term". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ^ "DAVAO DE ORO GOVERNOR, 2 SOLONS SWORN INTO LAKAS-CMD PARTY". House of Representatives. June 16, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2025.