Caesar Perez
Caesar P. Perez | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Los Baños, Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – December 3, 2020 | |
| Vice Mayor | Antonio Kalaw (2019–2020) Procopio Alipon (2013–2019) |
| Preceded by | Anthony Genuino |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Kalaw |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco Lapis |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Genuino |
| 12th Vice Governor of Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Governor | E. R. Ejercito |
| Preceded by | Ramil Hernandez |
| Succeeded by | Ramil Hernandez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Caesar Pabalate Perez January 29, 1954 |
| Died | December 3, 2020 (aged 66) Los Baños, Laguna |
| Political party | Independent (2018-2020) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2015–2018) Akbayan (2012–2015) Lakas–CMD (until 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
Caesar Pabalate Perez (January 29, 1954 – December 3, 2020) was a Filipino politician who served as mayor of Los Baños, Laguna for 17 non-consecutive years, from 2001 to 2010 and 2013 until his assassination in 2020, as well as vice governor of Laguna from 2010 to 2013.
A farmer prior to entering politics, Perez began his political career in 1989 as barangay captain of Batong Malake, and was soon elected president of the Liga ng mga Barangay (lit. 'League of Barangays') in both the municipality of Los Baños and the province of Laguna.
On December 3, 2020, Perez was assassinated behind the municipal hall by a hidden gunman. Former opposition councilor Norvin Tamisin was arrested in Baguio City in November 2021 due to his alleged connection to the assassination, but later testified before Congress that he was framed by authorities.