Julio F. Parayno III
Julio F. Parayno III | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2022 | |
| 19th Mayor of Urdaneta, Pangasinan | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Jimmy D. Parayno |
| Preceded by | Amadeo Gregorio E. Perez IV |
| Vice Mayor of Urdaneta, Pangasinan | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Mayor | Amadeo Gregorio E. Perez IV |
| Preceded by | Franco Paolo S.J. Del Prado[a] |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy D. Parayno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1971 |
| Party | Independent (2016–2019; 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas–CMD (2019–2024) |
| Spouse | Rachel Ann Abalos-Parayno |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University (BA) |
| Occupation | politician |
| Nickname | "Rammy" |
Julio "Rammy" Fernandez Parayno III (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈhul.jo fɛrˈnan.dɛs paˈraɪ.no]; born February 20, 1971) is a Filipino politician who is currently serving as mayor of Urdaneta, Pangasinan, since 2019. He previously served as the city's vice mayor from 2016 to 2019. He is the son of Julio E. Parayno Sr., who served as vice mayor from June 2013 until his death in August 2013.
Career
Parayno first entered politics in 2016 when he became vice mayor of Urdaneta City, as vice mayor he supported several local development initiatives before running for mayor. In 2019 he became the city's mayor, during his term as mayor, he led major infrastructure and education projects, including the groundbreaking of the new four-story College of Engineering and Architecture building at Urdaneta City University in January 2020.[1] He also inaugurated the Julio E. Parayno Sr. Building, named after his late father, and unveiled a monument honoring Dr. Pedro T. Orata, the university's founder.
In January 2021, in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Parayno joined the opening of the 7.17-kilometer Urdaneta Bypass Road, a project designed to ease traffic congestion along the Manila North Road and improve logistics flow in eastern Pangasinan.[2]
On June 21, 2024, Parayno endorsed and facilitated the “Gamot para sa Kapwa” (medicine for the people) medical-dental mission held at SM City Urdaneta Central in partnership with the Urdaneta City Health Office and SM Foundation, which served around 800 residents with free consultations, medicines, dental services, and health examination.[3]
Electoral history
| Year | Office Constituency |
Party | Main Opponent | Votes Received by Parayno | Total Votes | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Party | Total | % | |||||||
| 2016 | Vice Mayor Urdaneta City |
Independent | Franco del Prado | NPC | 33,473 | 60.53% | 55,301 | Won | ||
| 2019 | Mayor Urdaneta City |
Lakas-CMD | Tet Perez-Naguiat | PDP-Laban | 38,695 | 56.28% | 68,775 | Won | ||
| 2022 | Mayor Urdaneta City |
Lakas-CMD | Bobom Perez | Independent | 53,900 | 65.92% | 81,765 | Won | ||
| 2025 | Mayor Urdaneta City |
Independent | Maan Guico | Lakas-CMD | 57,540 | 64.48% | 89,237 | Won | ||
Controversies
In August 2024, Parayno allegedly physically assaulted a cameraman who was documenting the implementation of a suspension order at city hall. The cameraman claimed his camera was seized, memory card removed, and he suffered physical injury.[4]
In January 2025, a suspension order of one year was issued by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) against Parayno and his cousin, Vice mayor Jimmy Parayno. The order followed a complaint filed by a barangay official alleging that Parayno had illegally removed the barangay president from the provincial barangay league presidency (and ex-officio city council membership) in 2022.[5]
Notes
- ^ Del Prado assumed the position of vice mayor upon the death of Julio E. Parayno, Sr. on August 20, 2013
References
- ^ "CEA building to rise". Urdaneta City University. January 24, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ "Villar opens Urdaneta By-Pass Road in Pangasinan". Department of Public Works and Highways. January 18, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Arguel, Elsha Marie (June 27, 2024). "Medical-dental mission in Pangasinan benefits 800 patients". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
- ^ Santiago, Jay-r (August 14, 2024). "Urdaneta City Mayor Allegedly Assaults Cameraman During Suspension Order Incident". Philippine News. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ^ Pasion, Ahikam (March 17, 2025). "DILG, cops enforce suspension order vs Urdaneta mayor, vice mayor". Rappler. Retrieved October 19, 2025.