Alfred Romualdez
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Alfred Romualdez | |
|---|---|
 Romualdez in 2015 | |
| 9th and 11th Mayor of Tacloban | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Jerry Yaokasin (2019–2022) Edwin Chua (2022–2025) Raymund Romualdez (2025–present) |
| Preceded by | Cristina Gonzales |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Mayor | Arvin Antoni |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Romualdez |
| Succeeded by | Cristina Gonzales |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Leyte’s 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Imelda Marcos |
| Succeeded by | Ted Failon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred Sison Romualdez January 14, 1962 |
| Party | Nacionalista (2012–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas (2007–2012) LAMMP (1998–2001) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Romualdez family |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (LLB) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Alfred Sison Romualdez (born January 14, 1962) is a Filipino politician and businessman.[1] He has served as 11th mayor of Tacloban since 2019, a position he previously held as 9th mayor from 2007 to 2016.[2][3] He represented the 1st district of Leyte from 1998 to 2001. He is the first cousin of President Bongbong Marcos and Representative Martin Romualdez.
Romualdez was born on January 14, 1962, in San Juan (then-municipality of Rizal) to a prominent political family in Leyte. He is the son of Alfredo "Bejo" Trinidad Romualdez and Agnes Hernando Sison.[4][5] He studied political science at the Ateneo de Manila University. He took up Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[6]
Political career
House of Representatives
Romualdez was served as a representative for the first district of Leyte from 1998 to 2001 after he succeeded his aunt Imelda Marcos.
Mayor of Tacloban
In 2007, Romualdez was elected as mayor of Tacloban after he succeeded his father Alfredo Romualdez for three consecutive terms.[7][8][9]
In 2019, Romualdez returned as mayor of Tacloban after he succeeded his wife Cristina Gonzales.[10][11][12]
Personal life
In 1998, Romualdez is married to Cristina Gonzales they have two daughters.[13]
Romualdez has a son Raymund Romualdez, current vice mayor of Tacloban since 2025 from his ex-wife Teresita Albert.
