Joey Hizon

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dungao and the surname or paternal family name is Hizon.
Joey Hizon
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Manila's 5th congressional district
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byAmado Bagatsing
Succeeded byAmado Bagatsing
Member of the City Council of Manila from 5th district
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1998
Personal details
Born
Jose Dungao Hizon, Jr.

(1958-07-21)July 21, 1958
Manila, Philippines
DiedNovember 18, 2016(2016-11-18) (aged 58)
Manila, Philippines
CitizenshipFilipino
Political partyPMP (2006–2009; 2015–2016)
Other political
affiliations		Nacionalista (2004–2006; 2009–2015)
Liberal (1998–2004)
PRP (1992–1998)
SpouseLita Hizon
ResidenceManila
OccupationPolitician

Jose "Joey" Dungao Hizon Jr. (July 21, 1958 – November 18, 2016) was a Filipino politician from Manila.

Political career

Hizon started his political career in Manila as city councilor in 1992 until 1998. In 1998, he ran as congressman for fifth district and won. He managed to retain his seat in 2001,[1] and 2004 elections which he defeated councilor Kim Atienza and two others.[2]

In 2007 elections, he was picked by then-Senator Alfredo Lim as his running mate, but lost to former actor and three-term councilor Isko Moreno Domagoso.[3]

In 2010 and 2016, he attempted to return to his congressional post, but defeated in 2010 by Amado Bagatsing and in 2016 by his daughter Cristal.[4]

Personal life

Hizon was married to Lita Hizon.[5] His sons Joey III and Jaybee are also in politics, having served as members of the Manila City Council in separate instances.

Death

Hizon died on November 18, 2016.

Electoral performance

2016

2016 Philippine House of Representatives election in the 5th District of Manila
Party Candidate Votes %
KABAKA Amanda Christina Bagatsing 48,380 37.40
PMP Joey Hizon 34,952 27.02
NPC Mary Ann Susano 27,083 20.93
Liberal Josefina Siscar 16,420 12.69
PDP–Laban Jupakar Arabani 1,882 1.45
WPP Mario Cayabyab 655 0.51
Total votes 129,372 100%
KABAKA hold

2010

Philippine House of Representatives election at Manila's 5th district
Party Candidate Votes %
KABAKA Amado Bagatsing 70,852 59.04
Nacionalista Joey Hizon 47,902 39.92
Independent Rodicindo Yee Rodriguez II 626 0.52
Independent Jayson Española 618 0.52
Valid ballots 119,998 92.92
Invalid or blank votes 9,148 7.08
Total votes 129,147 100.00
Lakas–Kampi hold

2007

Manila vice mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes %
Asenso Manileño Isko Moreno (Francisco Domagoso) 176,215 34.21
PMP Joey Hizon 166,169 32.26
Liberal Don Ramon Bagatsing (Atienza wing) 147,978 28.73
Independent Cita Astals 13,062 2.54
Aksyon Roberto Ortega Jr. 11,688 2.27
Liberal Grepor "Butch" Belgica (Drilon wing)
Total votes 515,112 100.00
Asenso Manileño hold

2004

2004 Philippine House of Representatives election at Manila's 5th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Nacionalista Joey Hizon 65,524 53.66
Liberal Kim Atienza 56,592 46.34
Independent Gloria Wilma Encarnacion
Independent Junel Alvarado
Total votes 122,116 100.00
Nacionalista hold

References

  1. ^ Aravilla, Jose. "Atienza proclaimed". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Sison, Bebot Jr.; Suerte Felipe, Cecille (May 18, 2004). "Atienza triumphs in Manila". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky. "The Saga of Super Isko". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
  4. ^ Adel, Rosette (February 29, 2016). "List of local candidates: City of Manila". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Villar files Certificate of Candidacy" (Press release). Senate of the Philippines. February 12, 2007. Retrieved December 31, 2024.