Edsel Galeos
Filipino politician (born 1959)
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Edsel Amatong Galeos (born March 12, 1959) is a Filipino politician who is the current congressman for Cebu's 2nd congressional district since 2022.
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affiliationsPDP–Laban (2018–2024)
Independent (2015–2018)
Liberal (2012–2015)
KAMPI (2007–2008)
Edsel Galeos | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Wilfredo Caminero |
| Member of the Cebu Provincial Board from the 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Mayor of Argao, Cebu | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edsel Amatong Galeos March 12, 1959 |
| Party | Lakas (2008–2012; 2024–present) One Cebu (local party) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2024) Independent (2015–2018) Liberal (2012–2015) KAMPI (2007–2008) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
Galeos was born in Argao, Cebu, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at the Cebu Institute of Technology – University in 1979.[1][2]
Career
Galeos worked in the Bureau of Forest Development, Cebu. He was then elected mayor of Argao[2] and later board member for Cebu's 2nd District as an independent.[3] He was re-elected board member of PDP–Laban.[4] He was elected congressman under PDP–Laban after winning the election against Tata Salvador.[5][6]
He sponsored 89 bills with the Philippine House of Representatives.[6]