Preceded by Sherwin T. Gatchalian Political party Lakas-CMD Profession Doctor of medicine Name Jose Carlos Succeeded by Rex Gatchalian | Preceded by Santiago A. de Guzman Spouse(s) Margarita Cruz-Carlos Religion Roman Catholicism Party Lakas–CMD Movies Chavit | |
Born December 25, 1957 (age 66)
Polo, Bulacan, Philippines ( 1957-12-25 ) | ||
Jose Emmanuel Lozada Carlos (born December 25, 1957), also known as Bobbit Carlos, is the former Representative of the First District of Valenzuela City to House of Representatives of the Philippines. He also served as the mayor of the city from 1995-2004 and vice mayor from 1992-1995.
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Education
Carlos finished his elementary education at the Polo Valenzuela Elementary School in 1970 and his secondary schoolyears at St. Jude Academy in 1974. He obtained his Bachelor of Science (1978) and Doctor of Medicine (1982) degrees from the University of Santo Tomas.
Career history
A medical doctor by profession, Carlos began his practice as an adjunct resident at the Department of Surgery in Dr. Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center from 1984 to 1985 and as a Municipal physician at the Municipal Health Department of Valenzuela from 1985 to 1987. He also practiced at his mother's private clinic in barangay Palasan.
It was in 1988 that his political career started. He served as a councilor (1988–1992), Vice Mayor (1992–1995), Mayor (1995–2004), and finally as Representative (2004–2007) of Valenzuela City. In 2007, he ran for mayoral candidacy but was defeated by former Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian
Personal life
Former Representative Carlos is married to Margarita Cruz. They have one son, King.