Juanito Remulla, Sr.

The Honorable
Juanito R. Remulla, Sr.
Governor of Cavite
In office
February 2, 1988  June 30, 1995
Preceded by Fernando C. Campos
Succeeded by Epimaco Velasco
In office
September 25, 1979  February 19, 1986
Preceded by Dominador M. Camerino
Succeeded by Fernando C. Campos
Vice Governor of Cavite
In office
January 1, 1972  July 24, 1979
Delegate of the 1971 Constitutional Convention
In office
June 1, 1971  December 30, 1971
Member of Sangguniang Panglalawigan of Cavite
In office
January 1, 1964  January 1, 1970
Personal details
Born Juanito Reyes Catibayan Remulla, Sr.
April 14, 1933
Toclong, Imus, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Died December 29, 2014(2014-12-29) (aged 81)
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Political party Partido Magdalo (1986-2014)
Other political
affiliations
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (1980-1986)
Nationalist People's Coalition (1992-1995)
Spouse(s) Ditas Catibayan
Children Jesus Crispin Remulla
Juanito Victor Remulla
Gilbert Remulla
Residence Imus, Cavite
Alma mater University of the Philippines-Diliman
Occupation Attorney
Profession Politician
Religion Roman Catholicism

Juanito Remulla (April 14, 1933 – December 29, 2014) was a Filipino lawyer and politician who became the longest sitting Governor of Cavite.

Early Life

Remulla was born on April 14, 1933 in Toclong, Imus, Cavite (now Imus City) to Crispin and Teofista (née Reyes) Remulla. He was a valedictorian in the Medicion Elementary School in Imus and first honorable mention in the high school department of the Francisco Law College. He landed fourth in the 1956 Bar examinations after graduating from the College of Law in the University of the Philippines.

Legal career

Remulla was a lawyer and a business executive before he entered the government service. He was the senior partner in the Remulla, Estrella & Associates Law Office and the chairman of the board of Covelandia Island Resort in Binakayan in Kawit, Cavite at the same time. Owing to his brilliant scholastic record, Remulla was chosen awardee of the Colombo Plan Scholarship, Institute of Local Government, in Birmingham, England (1966-67).

Political life

Acting Governor & delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention

He was appointed as acting governor in 1964 and 1965. His two brief stints in the executive office must have so impressed the Caviteños that in the election of delegates to the 1971 Constitutional Convention Remulla, 38, the youngest candidate, garnered the highest number of votes, besting his three more senior and experiences colleagues. Remulla was already a member of the provincial board and elected to the provincial board in 1972, he became vice governor the same year.

Governor of Cavite

Upon the death of Dominador Camerino on July 24, 1979, two months after his death he holds the distinction of being the last appointed governor of Cavite on September 25. Finally, in the election for governor on January 30, 1980, Remulla, the KBL candidate, obtained an overwhelming majority over his Nacionalista opponent, Fernando Campos. As Marcos allied he is the one of the local government executives to forced to resign during early days of Corazon Aquino administration.[1] In 1988, he was re-elected as Governor until 1995, he was defeated by outgoing NBI director Epimaco Velasco.

Personal life

He married Ditas Catibayan and had seven children including former congressmen Jesus Crispin, Gilbert and the incumbent governor, Jonvic.

Death

He died on December 29, 2014, aged 81, from multiple organ failure.[2]

References

  1. "JUANITO R. REMULLA (January 30, 1980 – February 19, 1986)". cavite.gov.ph. December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  2. "Juanito Remulla dies, 81". Rappler. December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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