Vicky Vega
Filipino politician and actress (born 1966)
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Maria Vicenta Licup Vega-Cabigting (born May 30, 1966), also known as Vicky Vega or Vicky Vega-Cabigting,[1] is a Filipino politician and actress who served as Vice Mayor of Angeles City from 2019 to 2025; a position she previously held from 2007 to 2016. She also served as Councilor of Angeles City from 2001 to 2007.
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Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. (2010–2016)
Vicky Vega | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Vice Mayor of Angeles City | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Carmelo Lazatin Jr. |
| Preceded by | Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno |
| Succeeded by | Amos Rivera |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Mayor | Francis Nepomuceno (2007–2010) Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. (2010–2016) |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Zalamea |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno |
| Member of Angeles City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Vicenta Licup Vega May 30, 1966 Angeles City, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (until 2012; 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PFP (2018–2021) Independent (2015–2018) KAMBILAN (local party; 2021–2024) PAK/ABE (local party; 2012–2015) |
| Spouse | Arthur Cabigting |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician, actress |
Early life and education
Vega was born on May 30, 1966 in Angeles City. She studied Holy Angel University for her high school education. She studied University of the Philippines Diliman where she finished the degree of Mass Communication.
Political career
Angeles City Council (2001–2007)
Vega started politics in 2001 when she entered as councilor in Angeles City until 2007.
Vice Mayor of Angeles City (2007–2016; 2019–2025)
In 2007 elections, Vega was elected and became a first female vice mayor of Angeles City for three consecutive terms.[2]
In 2019 elections, Vega came back as vice mayor of Angeles City.[3][4][5]
In 2025, Vega lost to Amos Rivera for re-election as vice mayor of Angeles City.[6][7]
2016 Angeles City mayoralty bid
In 2016, Vega ran for mayor of Angeles City but she lost to Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. and placed third.
Personal life
Vega is married to Arthur Cabigting and has two sons.[8]
Filmography
- The Spider's Lair (2013) as Marney's Mother
- The Coffin Maker (2014) as Doc Wen
- Area (2016) as Market Customer
- Persons of Interest (2018) as Defense Lawyer
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2001 | Councilor of Angeles City | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | Won | ||
| 2004 | N/a | N/a | N/a | N/a | Won | |||
| 2007 | Vice Mayor of Angeles City | N/a | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2010 | Lakas–Kampi | 61,289 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2013 | PAK/ABE | 33,828 | 31.15% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2019 | PFP | 55,874 | 42.69% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2022 | Kambilan | 93,697 | 67.38% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2025 | Lakas | 72,315 | 47.52% | 2nd | N/a | Lost | ||
| 2016 | Mayor of Angeles City | Independent | 12,864 | N/a | 3rd | N/a | Lost | |