Jovito Claudio

Jovito O. Claudio (June 15, 1927 – December 16, 2009) was a Filipino doctor and politician who served as the mayor of Pasay from 1968 to 1971, and again from 1998 to 2000.

The Honorable Dr. Jovito O. Claudio
11th Mayor of Pasay
In office June 30, 1998 – April 15, 2000
Vice Mayor	Gregorio "Greg" Alcera
Preceded by	Pablo Cuneta
Succeeded by	Wenceslao Trinidad
In office December 30, 1969 – December 30, 1971
Preceded by	Pablo Cuneta
Succeeded by	Pablo Cuneta
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pasay
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998
Preceded by	Lorna Verano-Yap
Succeeded by	Rolando Briones
Vice Mayor of Pasay
In office December 30, 1963 – December 30, 1967
Mayor	Pablo Cuneta
Preceded by	Ansberto Paredes
Member of the Pasay City Council
In office 1959–1963
Personal details
Born	June 15, 1927 Pasay, Rizal, Philippine Islands
Died	December 16, 2009(2009-12-16) (aged 82) Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Political party	Lakas
Other political affiliations	Nacionalista (c. 1971)
Spouse	Norma Santos
Children	1
Alma mater	University of Santo Tomas
Profession	Physician

Early life and career

Claudio was born in C. Jose Street in Malibay, Pasay on June 15, 1927.

Claudio finished Medicine in University of Santo Tomas in 1954, and finished medical bar examination at the same year.

His political career started in 1959 when he was elected as top councilor. Four years later, he ran a Vice Mayor and won in a landslide victory.

Claudio won the Pasay congressional race in 1992, beating mayor Pablo Cuneta's son Arding.^[1] Claudio successfully defended his congressional seat in 1995.

Claudio was elected mayor in 1998.^[2] A year later, Claudio suffered a major stroke.^[3] He was then involved in a recall election,^[3] where he lost to former vice mayor Wenceslao Trinidad.^[4]

Personal life

Claudio married Norma Santos and had one son named Joven (acting councilor in 2006-2007, ran as councilor in 2010).

Death

Claudio died due to complications from diabetes.