Bob dela Cruz
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dela Cruz in 2022
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| Vice Mayor of Marilao | |
| Assumed office October 13, 2022 | |
| Mayor | Henry Lutao |
| Preceded by | Henry Lutao |
| Member of the Marilao Municipal Council | |
| In office June 30, 2022 – October 12, 2022 | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1977-08-10) August 10, 1977 (age 46) Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Nacionalista |
| Education | |
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Jun Bob Jose dela Cruz (born August 10, 1977), is a Filipino politician and television personality who has served as the vice mayorofMarilao since 2022. He is best known for being a housemate in the first seasonofPinoy Big Brother, where he was forcibly removed from the show fifty-one days into the show's run after a medical emergency. A member of the National Unity Party, dela Cruz previously served as a member of the municipal council from 2010 to 2019, and briefly from June 2022 to October 2022 before being sworn in as the vice mayor of Marilao upon the death of Mayor Ricardo Silvestre.[1]
Cruz was born on August 10, 1977, in Marilao, Bulacan. He served as altar boy, choir member, catechist, and Hermano Mayor in his parish. During his time in college, he worked as a food service crew member.
Following his graduation, Cruz worked as a pharmacist assistant in a leading drugstore and medical representative (territory business manager) in a pharmaceutical company.
In 2005, Cruz competed as a housemate in the inaugural seasonofPinoy Big Brother. Cruz, in total would incur a total of twelve nomination points throughout his run in the show, although he was never put up for eviction.
In October 8, midway through the season, Cruz was brought to the hospital for observation as a result of stress-related symptoms and his momentary loss of consciousness the day before, all caused by a heart ailment. The next day, Cruz was automatically eliminated as his hospital visit went past the twenty-four hour deadline to re-enter the house. He would temporarily return the next day to formally bid farewell to his fellow contestants.
As a result of his abrupt elimination, a vote was held to determine his replacement. Jenny Suico won the vote and replaced Cruz.
In2010, Cruz ran for a seat in the Marilao Municipal Council, as a member of the Liberal Party. He won, placing second. He was re-elected again in 2013 and 2016, placing first on both elections. He was term-limited by 2019, though he made a successful comeback in 2022, where he won the council elections with the most votes.[2]
Upon Mayor Ricky Silvestre's death in 2022, Henry Lutao ascended to the municipality's mayoralty.[3] As the highest-ranked councilor in the 2022 election, dela Cruz was named as Lutao's successor as vice mayor; he was sworn in on October 13, 2022.[1]
| Year | Office | Party | Votes for dela Cruz | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2004 | Councilor | Unknown | no information | 9th | N/A | Lost | ||
| 2010 | Liberal | 34,846 | 9.99 | 2nd | N/A | Won | ||
| 2013 | Nacionalista | 29,992 | 9.03 | 1st |  0.96
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Won | ||
| 2016 | Independent | 48,553 | 12.61 | 1st |  3.58
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Won | ||
| 2022 | NUP | 38,962 | 6.92 | 1st | 5.69
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Won | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Mga Anghel na Walang Langit | fiancée of Miss Diana | |
| Yes, Yes Show! | Various | ||
| 2006 | Nginiig | Inmate | 1 episode: "Haunted Jail" |
| Komiks | 1 episode: "Inday Bote" | ||
| Voltes V Evolution | Big Bert | Voice role | |
| 2007 | Star Magic Presents | Neri's dad | 1 episode: "Abt Ur Luv" |
| Noypi, Ikaw Ba 'to? | Security guard | ||
| Sine'skwela | Mang Tomas | 1 episode: "Avian Flu" | |
| Astig | Rico |
