Jules Ledesma
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Jules Ledesma | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Negros Occidental’s 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Gerardo Valmayor Jr. |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Tranquilino Carmona |
| Succeeded by | Melecio Yap Jr. |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Tranquilino Carmona |
| Succeeded by | Tranquilino Carmona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julio Arenas Ledesma IV August 1, 1960 Manila, Philippines |
| Party | NPC (2007–present) |
| Other political affiliations | UNEGA (local party; 2001–2007) Lakas (1995–2007) |
| Spouse(s) |
Victoria Pek (died in 2000) |
| Relations | Maria Rachel Arenas (first cousin) López family of Iloilo |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University Santa Clara University (BS) University of Asia and the Pacific (SBEP) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Julio "Jules" Arenas Ledesma IV (born August 1, 1960)[1] is a Filipino businessman and politician.[2][3] He is currently serving as representative of the 1st District of Negros Occidental since 2025, a position he previously held from 2007 to 2016 and from 1995 to 2004.[4]
Ledesma was born on August 1, 1960 in Manila, to Carlos "Charlie" Ledesma and Conchita Lopez Arenas, a daughter of Doña Julieta Hofileña Lopez from López family of Iloilo. His parents came from a prominent family in Negros Occidental and Iloilo.
Education
He studied De La Salle College for his primary education. He studied Colegio San Agustin – Makati for his high school education. He studied De La Salle University but transferred to Santa Clara University where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce.[5] He took up the course of Strategic Business Economic Program at the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Political career
Ledesma represented the first district of Negros Occidental from 1995 to 2004.
Ledesma represented again the first district of Negros Occidental from 2007 to 2016.[6]
In 2025 elections, Ledesma returned as representative for the first district of Negros Occidental.[7]
