# Mayor of Cabuyao

The mayor of Cabuyao (Filipino: Punong Lungsod ng Kabuyaw) is the highest ranking-officer and serves as the chief executive of the city. He enforces all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the city and in the exercise of its appropriate corporate powers, as well as implements all approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the city. The mayor has a term of office of three years, but has a maximum electoral tenure of three consecutive terms.
During the American period, the first town mayor of Cabuyao was Captain Sotero Batallones after he peacefully surrendered to the Americans through the intervention of his nephew, Jose Batallones. He was temporarily removed from office when he was suspected as part of the party that abducted prominent residents of Cabuyao in July 1904. Luis Bella, the vice mayor then of Mayor Batallones, was installed as the town mayor. On September 7, 1904, Captain Sotero Batallones reassumed her position as mayor of Cabuyao.
The present 1987 Constitution of the Philippines defined the position, powers and responsibilities of the mayor as well as the city charter.

## List
### Town of Tabuko (1571-1904)

* 1571 Gaspar Ramirez

### Municipality of Cabuyao (1904-2012)
#### American Era

| No. | Name | From | To | Notes |
| 1 | Capt. Sotero Batallones | 1904 | 1913 | During his term as mayor of Cabuyao, he accomplished many development projects. He was instrumental in the construction of the school building at Bagong Kalsada, which is now Bonifacio Street. This building is now the Cabuyao Central School. On the same year, an artesian well was constructed at the town plaza and another at the new school site. |
| 2 | Agustin Dedicatoria | 1913 | 1916 | He was instrumental in the construction of the monument of our Dr. Jose Rizal at the town plaza and the establishment of the new municipal cemetery at the southwestern portions of the town somewhere the area of Puntod. |
| 3 | Jose Bella | 1917 | 1919 | He gave priority on the improvement of education and school buildings. He was also instrumental in the planting of mango trees around the town plaza and construction of school building at Barangay Mamatid and Pulo. |
| 4 | Januario Virtucio | 1920 | 1923 | |
| 5 | Exequiel Alipit | 1923 | 1923 | He was elected as mayor of Cabuyao but he was questioned because of his age. He was not of legal age when he was elected as required by law during that time. However, he served as mayor because he insisted that the people elected him to the position and not on the technicality of law. The case reached the Supreme Court which eventually decided on his disqualification from office. |
| 6 | Manuel Basa | 1923 | 1925 | He was the vice mayor of Exequiel Alipit, he replaced Alipit after his disqualification from office. |
| 7 | Simeon Batallones | 1926 | 1926 | He was commonly known as "Bargat" because he was brave enough to fight and control the cattle rustlers of the town. Like Mayor Alipit, he was not in good terms with the members of the municipal council and as such, he was not able to complete his term of office. |
| 8 | Martin Alcasabas | 1927 | 1928 | Vice mayor of Simeon Batallones who succeeded his position. |
| 9 | Emilio Tanchico | 1929 | 1931 | He was the first mayor elected from a poor family. He used his good public relations and intellect as assets to be elected as mayor. During his administration, he exerted efforts so that electricity can reach Cabuyao. He also prepared the site where the public market formerly located near the church was transferred, Kamino Real, now called J.P. Rizal Avenue. |
| 10 | Dr. Alberto Carpena | 1932 | 1937 | The first re-elected mayor of Cabuyao. His main thrust of government was community hygiene; free medical services were conducted. He was responsible for the construction of the Domestic Science Building located at the Central School of Cabuyao. He was also responsible for widening the road going to the public cemetery and other improvements at the public market such as construction of its concrete fence. |
| 11 | Nicolas Limcaoco | 1937 | 1941 | His accomplishments included the construction of road from Poblacion to Barangay Marinig which shortened the travel time going to the different barangays along the coastal area of the town, and the installation of water line from Matang Tubig at Casile to Poblacion. |

#### Japanese Occupation

| No. | Name | From | To | Party | Notes |
| 12 | Jose L. Acuña | 1941 | 1943 | | |

#### Liberation Period

| No. | Name | From | To | Party | Notes |
| 13 | Juan Dinulos | 1944 | 1945 | | |
| 14 | Enrique Hemedes | 1945 | 1945 | | |
| – | Emilio Tanchico | 1945 | 1945 | | |
| – | Nicolas Limcaoco | 1945 | 1945 | | |
| – | Jose L. Acuña | 1946 | 1947 | | |
| 15 | Lope B. Diamante | 1948 | 1951 | | |
| 16 | Mauro M. Alimagno | 1952 | 1963 | | served as mayor for three terms. |
| 17 | Antonio H. Bailon | 1964 | 1967 | | |
| – | Mauro M. Alimagno | 1968 | 1979 | | served again as mayor but did not complete his term after he was assassinated in Calamba in 1980. |
| 18 | Nicanor Alcasabas | 1980 | 1986 | | |
| 19 | Isidro T. Hildawa | 1986 | 1986 | PDP–Laban | appointed by President Corazon Aquino in February 1986 after the EDSA Revolution. However, he was later appointed as member of the Provincial Board of Laguna. |
| – | Constancio G. Alimagno Jr. | 1986 | 1988 | | appointed as mayor on April 1, 1986. |
| 20 | Proceso D. Aguillo | 1988 | 1992 | Lakas–CMD | Elected as mayor for one term. |
| 21 | Constancio G. Alimagno Jr. | 1992 | 1995 | | served again as mayor for one term. |
| – | Proceso D. Aguillo | 1995 | 2004 | Lakas–CMD | served as mayor for three terms. Founded and established Pamantasan ng Cabuyao, honored and awarded as first Municipality in Laguna with a university and with no incurred debt for its construction. |
| 22 | Nila G. Aguillo | 2004 | 2007 | Lakas–CMD | First female mayor of Cabuyao. Wife of Proceso D. Aguillo. |
| 23 | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | 2007 | 2016 | Nacionalista | Last mayor of Cabuyao as a municipality. Term extended until the cityhood of Cabuyao. |

### City of Cabuyao (since 2012)

| | Name | From | To | Party | Notes |
| 23 | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | 2012 | 2016 | Nacionalista | First city mayor of Cabuyao, Under his last term he preceded the construction of school classrooms and arches and the construction/rehabilitation of Cabuyao public market to be known as cabuyao retail plaza. |
| 24 | Rommel A. Gecolea | 2016 | 2022 | PDP–Laban | Second city mayor of cabuyao, established the Cabuyao Institute of Technology, Cabuyao Command Center, Cabuyao Athletes Basic School and the New Cabuyao City Hospital. |
| 25 | Dennis Felipe C. Hain | 2022 | | Aksyon | Third city mayor of Cabuyao |

## History of the City Government

The following lists incorporate all people who became members of the city council or the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Cabuyao. The city council is always headed by the presiding officer, the City vice mayor.

### City council, 2013-2016

Members of the Cabuyao City Council (2013-2016) :
| Position | Name | Party |
| City Mayor | Isidro "Jun" L. Hemedes Jr. | Nacionalista |
| City Vice Mayor | Rommel A. Gecolea | Nacionalista |
| City Councilors | Jaime Onofre R. Batallones | Liberal |
| City Councilors | Ismael M. Hemedes | Nacionalista |
| City Councilors | Leif Laiglon A. Opiña | Liberal |
| City Councilors | Richard C. Hain | Nacionalista |
| City Councilors | Apolinario B. Hain | Nacionalista |
| City Councilors | Tito Fortunato A. Caringal | Liberal |
| City Councilors | Benjamin C. del Rosario | Liberal |
| City Councilors | Jose Benson G. Aguillo | Liberal |
| City Councilors | Amelito G. Alimagno | Liberal |
| City Councilors | Imelda A. Entredicho | Nacionalista |
| Ex Officio City Council Members ||||
| ABC President | Severiano B. Hain (Niugan) | Nonpartisan |

### City council, 2012-2013

Members of the city council, 2012-2013 :
| Position | Name | Party |
| City Mayor | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | Nacionalista Party |
| City Vice Mayor | Rommel A. Gecolea | Nacionalista Party |
| City Councilors | Christian G. Aguillo | Liberal Party |
| City Councilors | Jose G. Alcabasa Jr. | Nacionalista Party |
| City Councilors | Maria Wanda C. Alimagno | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| City Councilors | Imelda A. Entredicho | Nacionalista Party |
| City Councilors | Apolinario B. Hain | Nacionalista Party |
| City Councilors | Ismael M. Hemedes | Nacionalista Party |
| City Councilors | Leif Leiglon A. Opiña | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| City Councilors | Ricky A. Voluntad | Liberal Party |
| City Councilors | (vacant) | |
| City Councilors | (vacant) | |
| Ex Officio City Council Members |||
| ABC President | Severiano B. Hain | (Niugan) |
| SK President | Mark Kevin A. Urbina | (Niugan) |

## History of the Municipal Government

The following lists incorporate all people who became members of the municipal council or the Sangguniang Bayan of Cabuyao. The municipal council is always headed by the presiding officer, the municipal vice mayor.

### Municipal council, 2010-2012

Members of the municipal council, 2010-2012 :
| Position | Name | Party |
| Mayor | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | Nacionalista Party |
| Vice Mayor | Rommel A. Gecolea | Nacionalista Party |
| Municipal Councilors | Christian G. Aguillo | Liberal Party |
| Municipal Councilors | Jose "Jimbo" G. Alcabasa Jr. | Nacionalista Party |
| Municipal Councilors | Maria Wanda C. Alimagno | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| Municipal Councilors | Imelda A. Entredicho | Nacionalista Party |
| Municipal Councilors | Apolinario "Pol" B. Hain | Nacionalista Party |
| Municipal Councilors | Ismael "Cocoy" M. Hemedes | Nacionalista Party |
| Municipal Councilors | Leif Leiglon A. Opiña | Aksyon Demokratiko |
| Municipal Councilors | Ricky A. Voluntad | Liberal Party |
| Ex Officio City Council Members |||
| ABC President | Severiano "Banoy" B. Hain | (Niugan) |
| SK President | Mark Kevin A. Urbina | (Niugan) |

### Municipal council, 2007-2010

Members of the municipal council, 2007-2010 :
| Position | Name | Party |
| Mayor | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | KAMPI |
| Vice Mayor | Benjamin C. del Rosario | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Maria Wanda C. Alimagno | United Opposition |
| Municipal Councilors | Jose M. Laviña | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Rommel A. Gecolea | KAMPI |
| Municipal Councilors | Jose Benson G. Aguillo | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Apolinario B. Hain | KAMPI |
| Municipal Councilors | Jose G. Alcabasa Jr. | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Lope J. Diamante Jr. | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Ernani J. Delfinado | Lakas–CMD |
| Ex Officio City Council Members |||
| ABC President | Severiano B. Hain | (Niugan) |
| SK President | Kenjie Norbertus G. del Rosario | (Niugan) |

### Municipal council, 2004-2007

Members of the municipal council, 2004-2007 :
| Position | Name | Party |
| Mayor | Nila G. Aguillo | Lakas–CMD |
| Vice Mayor | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Leif Laiglon A. Opiña | Independent |
| Municipal Councilors | Jose Benson G. Aguillo | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Jose M. Laviña | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Ernani J. Delfinado | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Lope J. Diamante Jr. | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Maria Wanda C. Alimagno | PDP–Laban |
| Municipal Councilors | Luzviminda J. Alcabasa | Lakas–CMD |
| Municipal Councilors | Rommel A. Gecolea | PDP–Laban |
| Ex Officio City Council Members |||
| ABC President | Benjamin C. del Rosario | (Niugan) |
| SK President | Ismael M. Hemedes | (Sala) |

### Municipal council, 2001-2004

Members of the municipal council, 2001-2004 :
| Position | Name | Party |
| Mayor | Proceso D. Aguillo | Lakas–CMD |
| Vice Mayor | Isidro L. Hemedes Jr. | Lakas–CMD |
| Councilors | Jose Benson G. Aguillo. |

## Elections

* 1998 Cabuyao local elections
* 2001 Cabuyao local elections
* 2004 Cabuyao local elections
* 2007 Cabuyao local elections
* 2010 Cabuyao local elections
* 2013 Cabuyao local elections
* 2016 Cabuyao local elections
* 2019 Cabuyao local elections
* 2022 Cabuyao local elections