Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as congressman of the third legislative district of Bukidnon Province in Northern Mindanao Region, Philippines.
Running for governor under the local Bukidnon Paglaum Party in the May 13, 2019 election, he defeated Leandro Catarata of the ruling PDP-Laban Party by a very wide margin. In 2022, he ran for congressman in the 3rd district and won over Arlyn Ayon of the People’s Reform Party (PRP) and three other candidates.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Jose Maria Rubin Zubiri Jr.
Nickname –> Joe
Birth Date –> August 11, 1940 (Age 80)
Birth Place –> Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Hometown –> Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines
Family
Spouse –> Maria Victoria Fernandez-Zubiri of Libon, Albay
Children
1. Former Congressman Jose Maria III of the 3rd District
2. Incumbent Congressman Manuel Zubiri
3. Incumbent Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri
4. Beatrice
5. Stephanie
Nephew –> Malaybalay Mayor Ignacio “Iñaki” W. Zubiri.
Education
College – De La Salle University
Work Experiences
1987-1998, 2022-Present – Congressman of the 3rd District
2001-2010, 2013-2022 – Governor
2010-2013 – Vice Governor
RELATED: List of Congressmen of the Philippines 2022 – 2025
See also: Famous People from Bukidnon
See also: Profiles of Philippine Provinces and Tourist Spots