Jocelyn Limkaichong is a Filipino politician. She is currently serving as congresswoman of the first legislative district of Negros Oriental Province. Running under the Liberal Party in the May 13, 2019 election, she defeated Pancracio Paras of Lakas Party and independent candidate Danilo Roble.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Jocelyn Sy-Limkaichong
Nickname –> Lyn, Josy
Birth Date –> November 9, 1959 (Age 63)
Birth Place –> La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Family
Husband – Dodong Limkaichong, former mayor of La Libertad
Children –> Lawrence III (Software Engineer), Luke (industrial engineer), Leonard (Business administration) Justin (born March 14, 1997, Chemical Engineer from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oxford University)
Father – Julio Ong Sy, a naturalized Filipino from China. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Silliman University
Mother – Anesia Uyguangco Dy, a businesswoman from Medina, Misamis Oriental
Siblings –> Jeanne Krebs (President, Busco Sugar Milling Company), Julio Ong Sy Jr. (Distributorship of food products), Jonathan (Trader of sugar, flour and oil
Education
College –> La Salle University
Political Career / Work Experiences
2007-2013, 2016-Present – Congresswoman
2013 – Ran for governor but lost to Roel Degamo
2004-2007 – Mayor, La Libertad, Negros Oriental
Bills / Laws / Resolutions
House Bill 3521 – An Act to renew the 25-year franchise of ABS-CBN
Business
La Limar Beach Resort in La Libertad, Negros Oriental
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See also: Famous People from Negros Oriental