Jonvic Remulla

Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Catibayan Remulla Jr. (Tagalog: [ˈdʒɔnbɪk rɛˈmuljɐ]; born October 23, 1967) is a Filipino politician serving as the secretary of the Interior and Local Government since 2024.

Three years later, in 2001, he sought reelection with 2nd District Representative Ayong Maliksi, a protégé of his family, as his running mate and their tandem won.

As a result, Maliksi was issued a six-month preventive suspension order on August 15, 2005, and he assumed office as acting governor.

Under his tenure, Cavite was cited as one of the top-performing provinces in the Philippines by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

[9] In the 2013 elections, Remulla sought a second term as governor, with actor and Cavite Liga ng mga Barangay (League of Barangays) President Jolo Revilla, son of Senator Bong Revilla and 2nd district Representative Lani Mercado, as his running mate.

During the campaign, Remulla accused Maliksi of being involved in the anomalous LRT extension project, where ₱500 million (about US$11.162 million) was allotted for 2,000 housing units, road, lighting and water projects, relocation sites and payments for the residents directly affected by the development.

It's better to give, not to steal)[10] Despite most surveys showing Maliksi would beat him by a wide margin, Remulla went on to win the election by more than 50,000 votes.

However, as of April 29, 2016, Remulla was confirmed to have left Binay's camp in support of presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte.

However, he and Tolentino withdrew their certificates of candidacy on October 7, 2024, six days after filing those, and he was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government,[14] succeeding senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos.

[15] He was replaced in the gubernatorial race by his nephew, 7th district Board Member Francisco Gabriel "Abeng" Remulla.

Remulla with Vice President Jejomar Binay
Remulla with President Bongbong Marcos during a situation briefing with his Cabinet on the effects of Tropical Storm Trami (Kristine) on October 23, 2024