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| '''Josh Edward S. Cobangbang''' (born '''Josh Edward Seguban Cobangbang''' on {{Birth date|1994|12|1}}) is a Filipino politician who is presently the youngest mayor elected in the history of ] at the age of 21 and 7 months of the Municipality of ], Province of Ilocos Sur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://philnews.ph/2016/05/13/josh-edward-cobangbang-the-youngest-mayor-of-ilocos-at-21/|title=Josh Edward Cobangbang: The Youngest Mayor of Ilocos at 21|first1=Ed Umbao on May|last1=13|first2=|last2=2016|website=Philippine News}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://cabugao.gov.ph/officials/mayor.html|title=Welcome to Cabugao, Ilocos Sur|website=cabugao.gov.ph}}</ref> The previous youngest mayor title was held by Jono Jumamoy who was elected as mayor of ] on {{Date|May |
'''Josh Edward S. Cobangbang''' (born '''Josh Edward Seguban Cobangbang''' on {{Birth date|1994|12|1}}) is a Filipino politician who is presently the youngest mayor elected in the history of ] at the age of 21 and 7 months of the Municipality of ], Province of Ilocos Sur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://philnews.ph/2016/05/13/josh-edward-cobangbang-the-youngest-mayor-of-ilocos-at-21/|title=Josh Edward Cobangbang: The Youngest Mayor of Ilocos at 21|first1=Ed Umbao on May|last1=13|first2=|last2=2016|website=Philippine News}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://cabugao.gov.ph/officials/mayor.html|title=Welcome to Cabugao, Ilocos Sur|website=cabugao.gov.ph}}</ref> The previous youngest mayor title was held by Jono Jumamoy who was elected as mayor of ] on {{Date|May 14, 2007}} at the age of 21 and 8 months. | ||
| ==Early life and career== | ==Early life and career== | ||
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Josh Edward S. Cobangbang (born Josh Edward Seguban Cobangbang on (1994-12-01)December 1, 1994) is a Filipino politician who is presently the youngest mayor elected in the history of Philippines at the age of 21 and 7 months of the Municipality of Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur. The previous youngest mayor title was held by Jono Jumamoy who was elected as mayor of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur on 14 May 2007 at the age of 21 and 8 months.
Early life and career
Josh is the son of former mayor Edgardo Cobangbang Jr. and Jerlie Cobangbang. He finished his elementary and secondary education at the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management at the De La Salle University in Manila at the age of 19.
Despite his young age, Cobangbang has already shown a wealth of maturity. Prior to his election as Mayor, he concurrently helped manage their family company, 5J Seguban Agriventures.
In the May 9, 2016 National Elections, Cobangbang took a leap of faith to run for the mayoral seat in his town of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. He represented the National People's Coalition (NPC) - guided by his family and supported by numerous grassroots-based political leaders and stakeholders that saw the positive changes of Cabugao. The young Cobangbang won through a landslide victory garnering 17,356 votes over his rival Dr. Rudy Singson who only garnered 405 votes, officially making him the youngest mayor in Philippine History.
Cobangbang is currently pursuing master's degree in Public Management with specialized track on Local Governance at the Ateneo School Of Governance.
Mayor of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur (2016-present)
Cobangbang took office on July 1, 2016 in Cabugao, a first-class municipality with a thriving industry in agriculture and fishing. the previous administration led by the senior Cobangbang had made a number of remarkable developments in the municipality- providing better healthcare faccilityes, improving the town's infrastructure, and concreting of farm-to-market roads among others.
One of Josh's main priorities as Mayors is to help the out-of-school youth sector by providing livelihood trainings, and improving the municipality's tourism development plans by developing its beaches. Josh also aims to provide a potable water system to the community composed of 33 barangays.
The young Cobangbang has said in interviews that he is keen on continuing his father's plans and programs for their town. Josh is all for progress for his muninipality. During his first terms in office, the town saw the establishment of several new businesses. Among the notable businesses that opened up in Cabugao is the Development Bank of the Philippines. Josh also headed in welcoming hundreds of his townsmen coming home from abroad during the town's annual feast celebration
References
- 13, Ed Umbao on May; 2016. "Josh Edward Cobangbang: The Youngest Mayor of Ilocos at 21". Philippine News.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has numeric name (help) - ^ "Welcome to Cabugao, Ilocos Sur". cabugao.gov.ph.
- http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/registrar/graduates_list/171.pdf
- "10 Millennials in Politics to Inspire You - When In Manila". www.wheninmanila.com.
- "CABUGAO - ILOCOS SUR - City/Municipality Results - Eleksyon2016 - Results -".
- News, Bryan Realgo, ABS-CBN. "21-year old is mayor-elect in Ilocos Sur town". ABS-CBN News.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - News, Bryan Realgo, ABS-CBN. "A packed first day for PH's youngest mayor".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Josh Edward S. Cobangbang, MPM Batch 2018 - Ateneo de Manila University". www.ateneo.edu.