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Jesus N. Sacdalan is one local chief executive who had the
rare opportunity to partner with the former governor as he
takes over the reins of the provincial government from the
latter.
After partnering with
former Gov. Emmanuel Piñol as the vice-governor of
the Province of Cotabato, the May 14, 2007 elections saw a
reversal of roles with Gov. Sacdalan now taking on the role
of provincial chief executive.
Born on January 3,
1944, Gov. Susing, as he is fondly called, pursued his Bachelor
of Science in Commerce at the Notre Dame of Midsayap College,
after completing his elementary and secondary education at
the Plaridel Elementary School in Plaridel, Bulacan and St.
James Institute, respectively.
His political career
begun in 1982 when he was elected as Barangay Captain of Rangayen,
Alamada in Cotabato. In 1986, he was appointed OIC Mayor of
Alamada, North Cotabato. In 1989, he was elected as one of
the members of the Provincial Board of Cotabato, and served
for three terms until 1998.
The elections of 1998
ushered him into his new position as vice-governor . Over
the next nine years, he worked closely with his local chief
executive to put to work the massive rural infrastructure
development program which served as the groundwork for subsequent
economic gains of the province, as well as in the implementation
of innovative programs aimed at enhancing income opportunities
for people of Cotabato.
Gov.
Sacdalan is married to Rebecca S. Sacdalan. Their union has
produced four offspring: Joselito, Roselle, Rina and Victor
who are all now successful professionals in their respective
fields of endeavor.
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