Caesar Perez

Caesar P. Perez
Mayor of Los Baños, Laguna
In office
June 30, 2013 – December 3, 2020
Vice MayorAntonio Kalaw
(2019–2020)
Procopio Alipon
(2013–2019)[2]
Preceded byAnthony Genuino[1]
Succeeded byAntonio Kalaw
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byFrancisco Lapis[3]
Succeeded byAnthony Genuino
12th Vice Governor of Laguna
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
GovernorE. R. Ejercito
Preceded byRamil Hernandez
Succeeded byRamil Hernandez
Personal details
Born
Caesar Pabalate Perez

(1954-01-29)January 29, 1954
DiedDecember 3, 2020(2020-12-03) (aged 66)
Los Baños, Laguna
Political partyIndependent[4]
Other political
affiliations		Liberal Party (2016–2019)[5]
Akbayan (2013–2016)[3]
Lakas–CMD (2007–2013)
Children1

Caesar Pabalate Perez (January 29, 1954 – December 3, 2020) was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Los Baños, Laguna for 17 non-consecutive years, from 2001 to 2010 and 2013 until his assassination in 2020, as well as vice governor of Laguna from 2010 to 2013.[6]

A farmer prior to entering politics,[7] Perez began his political career in 1989 as barangay captain of Batong Malake,[8] and was soon elected president of the Liga ng mga Barangay (lit. 'League of Barangays') in both the municipality of Los Baños and the province of Laguna.

On December 3, 2020, Perez was assassinated behind the municipal hall by a hidden gunman. Former opposition councilor Norvin Tamisin[9][10] was arrested in Baguio City in November 2021 due to his alleged connection to the assassination, but later testified before Congress that he was framed by authorities.[11][12][13]

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  3. ^ a b Alviola, Derek (May 7, 2013). "Allies turned rivals: Los Baños politics heats up". Rappler. Los Baños, Laguna: Rappler Inc. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
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  8. ^ Madlangbayan, GT (March 2015). "Mayor Perez shares leadership journey". CPAf Updates. 16 (3). College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  9. ^ Jungco, Kezia Grace (July 1, 2013). "Perez takes oath as new mayor of Los Baños". Los Baños Times. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  10. ^ "Never say die! Los Banos mayoralty candidate Norvin Tamisin's supporters won't stop putting up his posters". Politiko. MCD Multimedia Corporation. April 23, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  11. ^ ABS-CBN News (November 4, 2021). "Prime suspect in murder of Los Baños mayor Caesar Perez arrested". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  12. ^ Abanto, Rowegie (October 22, 2024). "'Malaki ang nasira sa 'kin': Ex-councilor details misery after being tagged in slay of Los Baños mayor". ABS-CBN News. Manila: ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  13. ^ Mogato, Manny (October 25, 2024). "Lives lost, lives shattered". News 5. TV5 Network. Retrieved October 30, 2024.