mayor raymund tongson jr

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND


LEVEL NAME OF SCHOOL/DEGREE YEAR GRADUATED
Graduate StudiesUniversity of Negros Occidental-Recoletos – Masters in Public Administration (MPAG)Present
Graduate StudiesUniversity of Saint La Salle – Masters in Business Administration1997
TertiaryUniversity of Saint La Salle – Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Marketing1994
SecondaryUniversity of Saint La Salle – Integrated School1990
ElementaryUniversity of Saint La Salle – Integrated School1986

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Serving as the Incumbent City Mayor, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental (2nd Term)
  • Previously held the position of Vice Mayor, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental (1998-2001, 2001-2004)
    – Notably one of the Youngest Vice Mayors in the Country
  • Authorized Managing Officer of St. Raymund Construction, Inc. (1994 – Present)
  • Engaged in Sugar and Aqua Farming since 1994
  • Authorized Managing Officer of Subic Blue Dragon Trading Inc.
  • Authorized Managing Officer of Pacific Bluefin Trading Corporation

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS:

  • Currently holds the position of Provincial Chairman, Boys Scout of the Philippines – Negros Occidental
  • Chairman of the Himamaylan City Scouting Committee
  • Currently serving as the Incumbent President, Former Board of Director for Okada Elite Eagles Club
  • Chairman of South Central Negros Inter-Local Health Zone 5th District, Negros Occidental (2021-2023)
  • Regional Chairman for Team BBM 2022 – Region VI
  • Provincial Chairman for Sara Run Negros Movement – Negros Occidental
  • Chairman of Association of Negros Occidental Lion’s Foundation, Inc. (2012-2013)
  • Achieved the President of the Year Award, Bacolod Traders Lion’s Club – Club of the Year Award (2011-2012)
  • Served as the District Governor for Lion’s Club International, Multiple District 301 – Philippines (2010-2011)
    – Notably one of the Youngest District Governors in the whole of Lions International during this period
  • Chaired the Council of Lion’s Club’s President of Negros (2007-2008)
  • Served as a Board of Director for Central Negros Shooters Association
  • Former Vice Chairman of United Farmers Association of Negros South, Inc.
  • District Protocol Officer of the Council of Governors MD301 Philippines
  • Negros Occidental Group of Contractors, Inc.
  • Proud member of Pekiti Tersia Kickboxing Club
  • Demonstrated leadership as the President of the Marketing Society, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City (1993-1994)
  • Distinguished by Accelerating One School Year from Elementary to Secondary Education, skipping a grade, with highest honors, showcasing both academic excellence and advanced progression
  • Actively contributed as a Member of the Debate Team at University of St. La Salle – High School
  • Actively participated in Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Debate, Culture and Arts Competitions like NOPSSCEA, and proudly contributed to the renowned music group “Musikat” at the University of St. La Salle Bacolod
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