Alfred Romualdez

Alfred Sison Romualdez (born January 14, 1962) is a Filipino politician and businessman. He has served as 11th mayor of Tacloban since 2019, a position he previously held as 9th mayor from 2007 to 2016. He represented the 1st district of Leyte from 1998 to 2001. He is the first cousin of President Bongbong Marcos and Representative Martin Romualdez.

Early life and education Romualdez was born on January 14, 1962, in San Juan (then-municipality of Rizal) to a prominent political family in Leyte. He is the son of Alfredo "Bejo" Trinidad Romualdez and Agnes Hernando Sison. He studied political science at the Ateneo de Manila University. He took up Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Political career

House of Representatives Romualdez was served as a representative for the first district of Leyte from 1998 to 2001 after he succeeded his aunt Imelda Marcos.

Mayor of Tacloban In 2007, Romualdez was elected as mayor of Tacloban after he succeeded his father Alfredo Romualdez for three consecutive terms.

In 2019, Romualdez returned as mayor of Tacloban after he succeeded his wife Cristina Gonzales.

Personal life In 1998, Romualdez is married to Cristina Gonzales, where they have two daughters.

Romualdez has a son Raymund Romualdez, current vice mayor of Tacloban since 2025 from his ex-wife Teresita Albert.

Electoral history