Nicomedes dela Cruz Jr.
| Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. | |
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| Mayor of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte | |
| Preceded by | Philip Corpus Velasco |
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In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
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In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
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Assumed office June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Nicomedes C. dela Cruz Jr. July 7, 1958 Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
| Political party | Nacionalista Party |
| Spouse(s) | Lilibeth Macadangdang |
| Children | Fritzie Ann Kaye |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Early life and education
Nicomedes "Nico" C. dela Cruz Jr. (born July 7, 1958) is a Filipino politician who has been the 27th local chief executive of the Municipal Government of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte with businessman Nicomedes Albano dela Cruz Sr. (deceased) and former SB Member (Town Councilor) Eufrosina Cadiz dela Cruz. He is married to the former Lilibeth Macadangdang. They have one child, Fritzie Ann Kaye, a registered nurse.
He graduated Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the Divine Word College of Laoag, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Political Career
Barangay Chairman (Punong Barangay)
He was elected unopposed for three terms as Barangay Chairman (Punong Barangay) of Brgy. 3, San Andres II, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte from 1988 to 2001. By virtue of succession, in the year 1994, he was appointed as ABC President of Bacarra due to the sudden death of Former ABC President Manuel Rivera. From 1994 to 2001, he was elected as Liga President of the Municipality of Bacarra – unopposed.
Vice Mayor
From 2001 to April 2007, he served as Vice Mayor of this municipality for two consecutive terms.
Municipal Mayor
He became Acting Mayor on May 20, 2007 up to June 29, 2007 due to the brutal killing of the late Mayor Philip Corpus Velasco. Subsequently, on June 30, 2007, he took Oath of Office as Mayor by law of succession applied on his behalf.
He was elected unopposed as Mayor of the Municipality of Bacarra on June 29, 2010 and June 28, 2013 COMELEC National and Local Elections, respectively.
Projects/Programmes
One of the major program under his administration:
- Implementation of numerous livelihood trainings under the Noble Initiative for Countryside Opportunities by Mobilizing Enterprise Development for Economic Sustainability or the NICOMEDES Program of Bacarra (Continuing Project).
- Sustainability of the livelihood and self-employment activities through capital assistance to various individuals and non-government organizations in the municipality, and outsourcing of funds from the national government agencies, provincial government, congressional office, non-government organizations and state universities for the purchase of common facilities/equipment of developing micro-enterprises and starter kits (tools and equipment) for graduates of NICOMEDES Program of Bacarra (Continuing Project).