Jose Catindig Jr.

Jose Biohon Catindig Jr. (born January 13, 1962), also known as Joey, is the former mayor of Santa Rosa City from 2005 to 2007. He was the vice mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna from 2001 to 2004, and 2004 to 2005 under Leon Arcillas and 1995 to 1998 under Roberto "Tito" Gonzales.

Jose "Joey" B. Catindig Jr.
Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
In office
May 11, 2005 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byLeon Arcillas
Succeeded byArlene Arcillas
Vice Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
In office
June 30, 2001 – May 10, 2005
Succeeded byArlene Arcillas
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998
Barangay Captain of Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna
In office
1991–1995
Barangay Councilor of Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna
In office
1989–1991
Personal details
Born (1962-01-13) January 13, 1962
Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna
Political partyPDP–Laban (2013)
Independent (before 2012)
ResidenceSanta Rosa, Laguna
Alma materAdamson University

Early life

Catindig was born on January 13, 1962, in Balibago, Santa Rosa, Laguna. He is the youngest of nine children of Jose Y. Catindig and Ignacia del Mundo Biojon. He studied primary education at the Balibago Elementary School, finished secondary schooling at the Santa Rosa Educational Institution, and finished tertiary studies at the Adamson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Political life

Barangay Politician (1989–1995)

He dreamt of entering politics early in his life and by 1989 he ran in the barangay election and became a barangay councilor and barangay captain of Balibago. After his term, he ran as municipal councilor and won in 1992 and served his full term up to 1995.

Vice Mayor (1995–1998)

In 1996, Catindig was elected as the vice mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna. He ran for mayor in 1998 but lost to Leon Arcillas.

Vice Mayor (2001–2005)

Catindig ran for Vice Mayor in 2001 and successfully regained the seat. He was then re-elected in 2004, the year when Santa Rosa became a city on July 10.

Mayor (2005–2007)

The untimely death of then Mayor Leon Arcillas on May 10, 2005 compelled him to take on the highest position in city government. In the unexpected turn of events, he boldly and whole-heartedly took on the new challenge of serving Santa Rosa City continuing to set goals and projects that will further develop the city and benefit the people. On September 15, 2006, Mayor Catindig was suspended by the Office of the President thru the Executive Secretary but returned to his office on February 10, 2007.[1] He ran for mayor at the 2007 Elections but he came in 2nd place behind the deceased mayor's Leon Arcillas' eldest daughter, Arlene.

Political theme

As Mayor, Catindig's primary thrust were education, health, employment and housing. Another concern of his was the heavy traffic flow on the main thoroughfares of Santa Rosa. Although it can not be totally prevented, steps have been taken to ease the flow of vehicles in the city’s roads; opening all possible diversion roads and secondary routes, cleaning up the image of the traffic enforcers, instilling discipline, and courtesy, proper and correct training to wit. His call was “Tindig Bayan Sulong Mamamayan” (lit. transl. Rise up town, go townmates).

References
  1. Ozaeta, Arnell (October 10, 2006). "Palace suspends Sta. Rosa mayor". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
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