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 Governor Josefina Mendoza Dela Cruz |
Biography
Born on February 24, 1958, Josie as she is fondly called, is the eldest among five of Jose “JM” Mendoza and the late Iluminada “Nena” Roxas Mendoza of Lolomboy, Bocaue who are pioneers in the business of importing veterinary products in the country. Her siblings include Maria Teresita, Dr. Pedrito, Joselito Andrew and Maria Fedelis.
She is married to Rogelio B. dela Cruz, a businessman. They are blessed with four children namely Josephine Marie, Josephine Andrea, Jose Luis, Jose Paolo.
Gov. Josie is the political counterpart of a career executive who made it to the top by passing and excelling in every step. Her political experiences span 21 years: she was elected number 1 and the youngest councilor of Bocaue at the age 21, she assumed as Vice-Mayor of Bocaue at age 23, she was elected youngest Board Member of Bulacan in 1998 at age 29, she was the first woman to be elected Vice-Governor of Bulacan in 1992, she was re-elected Vice-Governor of Bulacan in May 1995. She assumed the governorship on February 9, 1998 and was elected as first Lady Governor of Bulacan on May 11, 1998 with an astounding 345,000 votes. In May 14, 2000, she was once again re-elected for her second term as Governor garnering an overwhelming 95% of the votes cast.
She brought with her 21 years of experience in local governance, backed by solid educational background in Management Engineering (Cum Laude, Ateneo de Manila University, 1980) and Psychology (Magna Cum Laude, Ateneo de Manila University, 1981).
Powered by strong faith in the Bulakeño, she brought major reforms in government service, introduced and enhanced the culture of excellence in the bureaucracy, ranked total customer satisfaction as among her top priorities and equipped the provincial government with tools of development that make them at par with the rest of the world.
Education
Elemetary: St.Paul College of Bocaue
Bocaue, Bulacan
First Honorable Mention
Secondary: St. Paul College, Bocaue
Bocaue, Bulacan
Valedictorian, 1974
Tertiary: Ateneo de Manila University
Diliman Quezon City
Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering
Cum Laude, 1979
Bachelor of Arts Major Phsycology
Magna Cum Laude, 1980
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Travels, Seminars and Studies
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Philippine Delegate to the International Youth Camp
Seoul, South Korea (1990)
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Philippine Delegate to the ASEAN Youth Congress
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1991)
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International Visitors Program of the United States Information Agency (USAID)
Participant
October 17,1991
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Study Grant in Stiftung, Germany for the "German Cooperative System"
(July 3-17, 1993)
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Study Grant in Germany sponsored by the German Agency for Technical Cooperation on Agricultural Modernization
(GTZ, September 16-28, 1993)
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Participant in the Training Workshop on Reinventing Government Management: Strategies to Increase Public Sector Productivity and Improve Budgetary Performance.
Washington D.C., United States
(June 26-July 7, 1995)
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Head, Delegation of the National Movement of Young Legislators to the Socio-Political Immersion Program in the Union of Myanmar
(October 19-24, 1997)
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Head, Delegation of the Marble Association of the Philippines to the International Exhibition of Marble and Stone Technology
Verona, Italy
(September 20-30, 1998)
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Participant and Discussant, Asia-Africa Experts' Group Meeting on Increasing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the Informal Sector in Africa held in Banjul, Gambia, sponsored by the United Nation Development Programme
(December 1-3, 1998)
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Participant and Discussant, Asia-Africa Experts' Group Meeting on Increasing the Productivity and Competitiveness of the Informal Sector in Africa held in Banjul, Gambia, sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme
(December 1-3, 1998)
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Participant and Discussant on Popular Participation in the 34th World Congress of the International Union of Local Authorities (IULA)
Barcelona, Spain
(March 21-24, 1999)
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Head, Bulacan Delegation to the Trade and Investment Mission in Singapore and Malaysia sponsored by the German Confederation of Small Business and Skilled Crafts (ZDH)
(April 19-24, 1999)
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Participant and Discussant on Reengineering the Bureaucracy in the Asian Regional Workshop on Management Innovation sponsored by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Pattaya, Thailand
(April 25-29, 1999)
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Participant and Discussant in the Asian Development Forum on Information Technology in Promoting Accountability and Good Governance sponsored by the World Bank
Singapore
(June 6-8, 2000)
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Participant and Discussant in the Fiscal Decentralization Workshop sponsored by World Bank in cooperation with the Association of District Development Committee
Kathmandu, Nepal
(October 19-20, 2000)
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Head, Study Cum Observation Tour of Korean Agri-Business Models and Cooperatives in Korea sponsored by the Philippine Cooperative Center
(March 5-7, 2001)
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Participant in the Seminar for Women Managers, a training course by RIPA International
London, United Kingdom
(October 8-19, 2001)
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Participant in the Executive Course on Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict and Courage, John F. Kennedy Scholl of Government, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts as scholar of the Ford Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
(November 26- December 2, 2001)
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Participant in the International Workshop on Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations in East Asia, sponsored by the World Bank
Bali, Indonesia
(January 10-11, 2002)
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Member, Official Delegation of Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo's State Visit to Canada
(January 29-31, 2002)
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Participant to the "Leaders in Development: Managing Economic and Political Reforms," an executive program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, as scholar of the Ford Foundation
(June 10-21, 2002)
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Head, Bulacan Local Officials' visit to the Province of Fukuoka, Japan to enhance exchange of trainees in Japan
(August 26-29, 2002)
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Participant, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Trade Mission to Italy sponsored by the Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI)
(October 4-9, 2002)
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Head of Delegation, Study Tour of Cooperatives in Korea sponsored by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NAFC)
(March 6-8, 2003)
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Participant, Observation of and Meetings with Educational Institutions and Foundations in New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago, U.S.A. sponsored by the Ford Foundation
(March 8-23, 2003)
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Participant, World Bank Conference on Reorganization
Bali, Indonesia
(April 29- May 2, 2003)
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Participant, ASEAN Regional Forum- Confidence Building Management Workshop sponsored by the Government of Australia
Darwin, Australia
(June 1-10, 2003)
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Political Experience
- Elected No.1 and the youngest Municipal Councilor of Bocaue at the age of 21
- Assumed as Vice Mayor of Bocaue at the age of 23
- Elected youngest Provincial Board Member of Bulacan in 1988 at the age of 29
- First woman to be elected Vice Governor of Bulacan in May 1995
- Assumed as Governor of Bulacan on February 9, 1998
- Elected as First Lady Governor of Bulacan in May 11, 1998
- Re-Elected as Governor on May 14, 2000 getting 95% of the votes cast
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Positions Held
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Governor
Province of Bulacan
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Secretary General
League of Provinces
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Chairperson
Provincial Youth Development Council
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Chairperson
Provincial Peace and Order Council
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Chairperson
Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council
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Past Chairperson
League of Vice- Governors of the Philippines (LVGP)
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Past President
National Movement of Young Legislators of the Philippines
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Vice Chairperson
National Movement of Young Legislators of the Philippines Foundation, Inc.
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President
Stora Brannbo Alumni Association
(Graduates of Country Specific Training on Local Self-Governance in Sweden)
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Champion - Government Sector
Bulacan Area Productivity Council (APC)
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Director
Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation
1989 - present
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Member
ASEAN Youth Council
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Vice-President for Finance and Administration
J.M. Mendoza Enterprises
(Importer/Exclusive Distributor of Veterinary Products from the US and Europe)
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Director - Board of Trustees
TOYM
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President
Soroptimist International of Bocaue
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President
St. Paul College of Bocaue Alumni Association
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Honorary Chairperson
Sulong Pa Bulacan Movement
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Chairperson
Governance for Local Democracy (GOLD) Steering Committee
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Honorary Chairperson
Boy Scout of the Philippines - Bulacan Chapter
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Awards and Citations
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Most Outstanding Lady Board Member of the Year
Awarded by the Media Disseminators of Information Association (MEDIA)
Quezon City, Metro Manila
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Outstanding Provincial Official
Awarded by Lira Pampangueño Central Luzon Writers and Poets League
Camp Olivas, San Fernando, Pampanga
October 26, 1991
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Most Outstanding Vice Governor of the Philippines
Awarded by the Consumers Union of the Philippines
May 1, 1997
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Ten Outstanding Young Filipinos (TOYF) Award for Community Development and Government Service
Awarded by the Philippine Jaycees, Inc.
Malacañan Palace, Manila
December 11, 1997
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Konrad Adenauer Local Government Award
Conferred by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung for outstanding reforms in the bureaucracy
Manila Hotel
December 1999
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Ulirang Ina Award for Outstanding Mother in Government Service
Awarded by the National Mother's Day and Father's Day Foundation of the Philippines
Hotel Intercontinental, Manila
May 14,2000
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Outstanding Governor of the Philippines
Given by the Consumer Union of the Philippines
July 27, 2000
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Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award
Conferred by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada for successfully steering the Province of Bulacan into its highly progressive stature through public service reforms and productivity measures
Malacañan Palace, Manila
September 29, 2000
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Doctor of Humanities-Honoris Causa
Conferred by the Bulacan State University
December 15, 2000
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Grand Achiever Award as Most Outstanding Governor
Given by the Newsmen's Guild of the Philippine
December 18, 2000
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Most Outstanding Provincial Governor of the Year
Awarded by the Metropolitan Disseminators of Information Association (MEDIA)
December 21, 2000
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Huwarang Pilipino Award given by the Radyo ng Bayan, Philippine Broadcasting Service and Bureau of Broadcast
Occupational Safety Auditorium, Quezon City
October 26, 2001
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Doctor of Humanities - Honoris Causa
Conferred by the University of Regina Carmeli, Malolos, Bulacan
December 4,2002
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Most Outstanding Women in Public Service
Awarded by Filipino-Chinese Federation of Business and Professional Women of the Philippines given by President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo
Malacañan Palace, Manila
March 20, 2002
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Most Supportive Governor on Social Welfare and Development
Given by the Association of City, Municipality, Provincial Social Workers of the Philippines Inc.
Westin Philippine Plaza, Pasay City
October 9, 2002
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Most Outstanding Governor for 2002
Part of the Local Government Award given by the Office of Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Department of Interior and Local Government, University of the Philippines and De La Salle University
Senate of the Philippines
October 17, 2002
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Most Outstanding Nation Builder Award
Given by the Women Empowerment and National Development
Executive Plaza Hotel, Malate, Manila
November 29, 2002
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Award For Competence and Management for Excellence in Local Government (ACME-LG)
Given by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG III) for her invaluable dedication and commitment to public service and contributing excellence in local governance
San Fernando, Pampanga
February 12, 2003
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Most Outstanding Governor of the Year (2003)
Given by the Association of Provincial, City and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers
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Certificate of of Honorary Citizenship
Conferred by Mayor Lee Si Jong of Chungju City, Korea, 2003
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Presidential Award of Recognition (2003)
Given by the Philippine Health Association because of the high priority given to health in various communities under her jurisdiction.
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Most Outstanding Governor
Given by the Center for Health Development, Region III, 2003
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Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Local Governance
Given by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and LOGODEF in 2003.
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Awards Received by the Province of Bulacan During Her Incumbency
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Most Outstanding LGU in Population Development
Given by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Malacañan Palace, Manila
July 28, 2000
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Galing Pook Award for Reinventing Public Service
Given by the Asian Institute of Management, Local Government Academy, and Ford Foundation
Malacañan Palace, Manila
July 28, 2000
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Hall of Fame Award as Most Outstanding LGU in Population Development
Awarded by the Population Commission
May 6, 2002
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Gawad Galing Pook Award for the Program Constituent Responsive Governance
Given by the Asian Institute of Management, Local Government Academy, and Ford Foundation
Malacañan Palace, Manila
November 17, 2002
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Kabalikat Awardee 2002
Given by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA) for the exemplary contributions of the Provincial Government of Bulacan in the advancement of technical education in the country
TESDA Central Office, Taguig, Matro Manila
August 23, 2002
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2002 Best Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council in Region III
Awarded to the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council
Camp Olivas, San Fernando City, Pampanga
September 22, 2003
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2nd Best Prepared Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council in the Philippines
Awarded to the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council
AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
July 30, 2003
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Most Outstanding Cooperative-Province Partnership Award
Given by Cooperative-Local Government Unit (COOP-LGU) Partnership Award 2003 for exhibiting good governance by promoting partnership with the Cooperative Rural Bank of Bulacan which has led to the empowerment of the Filipino communities and ensured their development
Claro M. Recto Room, Philippine Senate
July 31, 2003
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Land Use Planning Award 2003
Given by the Department of Interior and Local Government
Shangri-La Hotel, Makati City
October 30, 2003
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Gawad Galing Pook Award for Continuing Excellence
Given by Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines
Malacañan Palace, Manila
December 6, 2003
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Gawad Galing Pook Award for the "Panlalawigang Komisyon para sa Kababaihan ng Bulacan
Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines
Malacañan Palace, Manila
December 6, 2003
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