JERARD “JED” G. ALMENDRAS

Three-Time No. 1 City Councilor of Danao City, Public Servant Location: National Road, Poblacion, Danao City, Cebu

Jerard “Jed” Gaviola Almendras was born on January 15, 1975 in Cebu City to parents Jerome Dimataga Almendras and Riza Kanen Gaviola. He completed his primary education at Sacred Heart School in Cebu City and later continued his secondary education at the University of San Carlos – Boy’s High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of San Jose-Recoletos in 1996.

Hon. Almendras served as the No. 1 City Councilor of Danao City for three consecutive terms. He upheld excellence in governance for nearly a decade, passionately serving the people of Danao from year 2013 to 2022. During his tenure, he chaired the Committee on Finance, Budget and Appropriations, and the Committee on Sports Development and on Games and Amusements. Throughout his years in public office, he actively participated in crafting and sponsoring various ordinances and resolutions that contributed to the city’s development.

After completing the maximum number of consecutive terms allowed for a city councilor, Hon. Almendras sought higher public office in 2022 by running for the position of Provincial Board Member for Cebu’s 5^th District. Although unsuccessful in that election, he remained committed to public service.