Evelio Leonardia | |
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36th Mayor of Bacolod | |
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
Vice Mayor | El Cid Familiaran |
Preceded by | Monico Puentevella |
Succeeded by | Albee Benitez |
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
Vice Mayor | Renecito Novero (2004–2007) Jude Thaddeus Sayson (2007–2013) |
Preceded by | Luzviminda Valdez |
Succeeded by | Monico Puentevella |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
Vice Mayor | Wilmar Drilon (1995–1998) |
Preceded by | Romeo Guanzon |
Succeeded by | Oscar Verdeflor |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Bacolod's lone district | |
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Golez, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Greg Gasataya |
Vice Mayor of Bacolod | |
In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995 | |
Mayor | Alfredo Montelibano |
Preceded by | Kenneth Barredo |
Succeeded by | Wilmar Drilon |
Member of the Bacolod City Council | |
In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1992 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Evelio Ramos Leonardia[1] July 10, 1952 Bacolod, Philippines |
Political party | Nacionalista (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (1988–2010) NPC (2010–2021) |
Spouse | Elsa Jeruta Fuentes |
Alma mater | University of St. La Salle(BS) University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos(LL.B) |
Evelio Ramos Leonardia (born 10 July 1952), also known as Bing Leonardia, is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and realtor who served as mayor of Bacolod thrice: 1995 to 1998, 2004 to 2013, and 2016 to 2022—six terms overall. He also previously served as the representative of Bacolod's lone district from 2013 to 2016, vice mayor of Bacolod from 1992 to 1995 under Mayor Alfredo Montelibano, and a member of the Bacolod City Council from 1988 to 1992. He started his civil service career with the Department of Tourism.