Oscar Gozos
Filipino politician
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Oscar Gozos (born September 12, 1950) is a Filipino politician who last served as Mayor of Lipa City, Batangas from 2007 to 2010.
Oscar L. Gozos | |
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| Mayor of Lipa City | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Vilma Santos |
| Succeeded by | Meynardo A. Sabili |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas's 4th congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Recto |
| Succeeded by | Mark Llandro Mendoza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1950 Rosario, Batangas, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas-CMD |
| Spouse | Nilda Mercado |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines[which?] |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Politician |
Education
He was salutatorian when he finished his elementary in Our Lady of Rosary Academy in Lipa City, Batangas on 1961. Since he studied in a Catholic school in his elementary days, he decided to enter a seminary for his high school. He finished high school in St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Lipa City. He took up AB Political Science in University of the Philippines[which?]. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the same university in 1976.
Lawyer
After becoming a lawyer he became a managing partner of Gozos, Marquez, De Jesus, Linatoc Law Offices. He was also an original partner for Manalo Puno Gozos and Mendoza Law Offices.[1]
Past government positions
| Year | Office | Position[2] |
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| 2001–2007 | House of Representatives | Representative, 4th District of Batangas |
| 1995–2001 | Office of the Provincial Prosecutor | Chief Provincial Prosecutor |
| 1988–1992 | Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Batangas Province | Provincial Board Member |
| 1987 | Presidential Commission on Good Government | Fiscal Agent |
| 1986 | City of Lipa | Acting City Administrator |
| 1978–1979 | Office of the City Fiscal, Batangas City | Special Counsel |
| 1971 | Constitutional Convention | Researcher |
Personal life
Gozos is married to Nilda Mercado.
