Edward Hagedorn

For the artist, see Edward Hagedorn (artist).
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Solon and the surname or paternal family name is Hagedorn.

The Honorable
Edward Hagedorn
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the House of Representatives from Palawan's 3rd district
In office
June 30, 2022 – October 3, 2023
Preceded byGil Acosta Jr.
Succeeded byVacant
Mayor of Puerto Princesa
In office
November 12, 2002 – June 30, 2013
Vice Mayor
Preceded byVictorino Dennis Socrates
Succeeded byLucilo R. Bayron
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001
Vice Mayor
  • Mil Miguel R. Reynoso (1992-1995)
    Ceferino S. Dimalanta (1995-1998)
    Vicky T. De Guzman (1998-2001)
Preceded byFeliberto R. Oliveros
Succeeded byVictorino Dennis Socrates
Personal details
Born
Edward Solon Hagedorn

(1946-10-12)October 12, 1946
Parañaque, Rizal, Philippines
DiedOctober 3, 2023(2023-10-03) (aged 76)
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Political partyPDP–Laban (2021–2023)
Liberal (2015–2021)
Independent (2012–2015)
NPC (2001–2012)
Lakas–NUCD (1992–2001)
SpouseMaria Elena Marcelo
Children2
Residence(s)Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Alma materSt. Andrew's School
San Sebastian College – Recoletos
University of the East

Edward Solon Hagedorn (October 12, 1946 – October 3, 2023) was a Filipino politician who was the mayor of Puerto Princesa, Philippines, and later the representative of Palawan's 3rd congressional district.

Hagedorn, also an environmentalist and anti-mining advocate,[1] served as city mayor of Puerto Princesa for two decades, only interrupted by a year since the Constitution set the limit at three consecutive three-year terms. He was first elected in 1992 and served until 2001 when he ran for governor of Palawan and lost; but was elected mayor again through the 2002 recall election, whose victory was later allowed by the Supreme Court,[2] and continued to serve until 2013.[3] He lost in his attempts in later elections, in Senate in 2013, as well as returning to mayorship in a 2015 recall and in 2016. In 2022, he was elected representative of Palawan's 3rd legislative district.[2]

Hagedorn's leadership was directed towards establishing harmony between the environment and development.[4][5] The mayor was credited with establishing the city as a model of eco-tourism for the country.[4]

His leadership was noted for Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, being declared in 2007 a highly urbanized city, thus independent of the province;[4] and for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park being included in the New 7 Wonders of Nature.[2]

  1. ^ Besa, Tristan Ray (March 11, 2013). "Filipino news: League of municipalities backs Hagedorn's senate bid". Palawan Times via Puerto Princesa City Government. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c de Leon, Dwight (October 3, 2023). "Palawan congressman Edward Hagedorn, Puerto Princesa's longtime face, dies". Rappler. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Aceron, Joy; Bueno, Anna (April 19, 2015). "Puerto Princesa and the recall paradox". Government Watch. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Candidate for Senator 2013: Edward Hagedorn and His Profile". ivoteph.com. 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  5. ^ Graceffo, Antonio (July 15, 2007). "The Re-election of Mayor Edward Hagedorn". Tales of Asia. Retrieved October 5, 2023.