| Oscar L. Gozos | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Lipa City | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Vice Mayor | Lydio A. Lopez, Jr. (2007–2010) |
| Preceded by | Vilma Santos-Recto |
| Succeeded by | Meynardo A. Sabili |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 4th District | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Recto |
| Succeeded by | Mark Llandro Mendoza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1950-09-12) September 12, 1950 (age 74) Rosario, Batangas, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD |
| Spouse | Nilda Mercado |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Politician |
Oscar Gozos (born September 12, 1950) is a Filipino politician who last served as Mayor of Lipa City, Batangas from 2007 to 2010.
Education
He was salutatorian when he finished his elementary in Our Lady of Rosary Academy in Lipa City, Batangas on 1961. Since he studied in a Catholic school in his elementary days, he decided to enter a seminary for his high school. He finished high school in St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Lipa City. He took up AB Political Science in University of the Philippines. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the same university in 1976.
Lawyer
After becoming a lawyer he became a managing partner of Gozos, Marquez, De Jesus, Linatoc Law Offices. He was also an original partner for Manalo Puno Gozos and Mendoza Law Offices.
Past government positions
| Year | Office | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 | House of Representatives | Representative, 4th District of Batangas |
| 1995–2001 | Office of the Provincial Prosecutor | Chief Provincial Prosecutor |
| 1988–1992 | Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Batangas Province | Provincial Board Member |
| 1987 | Presidential Commission on Good Government | Fiscal Agent |
| 1986 | City of Lipa | Acting City Administrator |
| 1978–1979 | Office of the City Fiscal, Batangas City | Special Counsel |
| 1971 | Constitutional Convention | Researcher |
Personal life
Gozos is married to Nilda Mercado.
Notes
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| Preceded byVilma Santos-Recto | Mayor of Lipa City, Batangas 2007 – 2010 |
Succeeded byMeynardo A. Sabili |
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| Preceded byRalph Recto | Representative, 4th District of Batangas 2001 – 2007 |
Succeeded byMark L. Mendoza |
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