The Honorable
Edwin Jubahib
Jubahib in 2023
Governor of Davao del Norte
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Personal details
BornPanabo, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Political partyPFP (2023–present)
Other political
affiliations		Reporma (2021–2023)
PDP–Laban (2018–2021)
Alma materUniversity of Mindanao

Edwin Ignacio Jubahib[1] is a Filipino politician serving as governor of Davao del Norte since 2019.[2] He was also the personal assistant of congressman and former speaker Pantaleon Alvarez.[3][4]

A film based on his life titled Kuya is currently in production.[5]

Early life

Jubahib was born to an indigent family of farmers in Barangay New Visayas, Panabo, Davao (now Davao del Norte). He studied at New Visayas Elementary School and Panabo Provincial High School while supplementing his family's income through farmwork, selling vegetables, and other odd jobs. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in criminology from the University of Mindanao in nearby Davao City. He then worked for a bus company starting as a conductor and was promoted to inspector, and later assistant operations manager. In 2004, he went to Japan after securing an apprenticeship in technical engineering. Upon his return to the Philippines, he started his construction company.[6]

Political career

In 2010, Jubahib served as regional campaign manager of Senator Manny Villar's presidential campaign. During that time, he met and befriended politician Pantaleon Alvarez. He then worked as Alvarez's personal assistant.[6]

In 2018, Congressman Alvarez and PDP–Laban fielded Jubahib as their gubernatorial candidate for the 2019 elections.[7] Jubahib defeated Rodolfo "Rodney" del Rosario Jr., ending the Del Rosario political dynasty's 40-year rule in Davao del Norte.[8]

Electoral history

2019 Davao del Norte gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP–Laban Edwin Jubahib 280,335 62.25
HNP Rodolfo del Rosario Jr. 169,982 37.75
Total votes 450,317 100.00
2022 Davao del Norte gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Reporma Edwin Jubahib 310,947 60.9%
HNP Roy Catalan 202,112 39.4%
Total votes 513,059 100.00

References

  1. ^ Placido, Dharel (April 17, 2019). "Sara Duterte downplays rift among local, national allies". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Floirendo, del Rosario lose hold on Davao del Norte". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Revita, Juliet C. (May 10, 2019). "Guv's aide denies corruption allegations". Sunstar. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  4. ^ Duron-Abangan, Jeanevive (June 14, 2019). "New Davao Norte governor vows longer service hours, more 'bayanihan'". pia.gov.ph. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
  5. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (July 16, 2023). "Christian Vazquez grateful for being part of 2 shows that are presently airing on ABS-CBN, GMA-7". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved August 3, 2023. Ang Kuya: The Governor Edwin Jubahib Story as [sic] isang biopic movie na pagbibidahan ng award-winning actor na si Richard Quan, sa direksiyon ni Francis 'Jun' Posadas.
  6. ^ a b "Revolutionizing public service". SunStar Davao. June 29, 2019. Archived from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Mellejor, Lilian (October 12, 2018). "Floirendo seeks reelection for Davao Norte 2nd district". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on March 25, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Mellejor, Lilian (May 15, 2019). "Floirendo, del Rosario lose hold on Davao del Norte". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.


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