Vicky Vega
Vicky Vega | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Vice Mayor of Angeles City | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Carmelo Lazatin Jr. |
| Preceded by | Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno |
| Succeeded by | Amos Rivera |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Mayor | Francis Nepomuceno (2007–2010) Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. (2010–2016) |
| Preceded by | Ricardo Zalamea |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Matthew Nepomuceno |
| Member of Angeles City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Vicenta Licup Vega May 30, 1966 Angeles City, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (until 2012; 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PFP (2018–2021) Independent (2015–2018) KAMBILAN (local party; 2021–present) PAK/ABE (local party; 2012–2015) |
| Spouse | Arthur Cabigting |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Maria Vicenta Licup Vega-Cabigting (born May 30, 1966), also known as Vicky Vega or Vicky Vega-Cabigting,[1] is a Filipino politician who served as Vice Mayor of Angeles City from 2019 to 2025; a position she previously held from 2007 to 2016. She also served as Councilor of Angeles City from 2001 to 2007.
Early life and education
Vega was born on May 30, 1966 in Angeles City. She studied Holy Angel University for her high school education. She studied University of the Philippines Diliman where she finished the degree of Mass Communication.
Political career
Vega started politics in 2001 when she entered as councilor in Angeles City. In 2007, Vega was elected and became a first female vice mayor of Angeles City for three consecutive terms.[2]
In 2016 elections, Vega ran for mayor of Angeles City but she lost to Edgardo Pamintuan Sr.
In 2019 elections, Vega came back as vice mayor of Angeles City.[3][4][5]
In 2025, Vega lost to Amos Rivera for re-election as vice mayor of Angeles City.[6][7]
Personal life
Vega is married to Arthur Cabigting and has two sons.[8]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2001 | Councilor of Angeles City | — | Won | |||||
| 2004 | — | Won | ||||||
| 2007 | Vice Mayor of Angeles City | 1st | — | Won | ||||
| 2010 | Lakas | 61,289 | — | 1st | — | Won | ||
| 2013 | PAK/ABE | 33,828 | 31.15% | 1st | — | Won | ||
| 2019 | PFP | 55,874 | 42.69% | 1st | — | Won | ||
| 2022 | Kambilan | 93,697 | 67.38% | 1st | — | Won | ||
| 2025 | Lakas | 72,315 | 47.52% | 2nd | — | Lost | ||
| 2016 | Mayor of Angeles City | Independent | 12,864 | — | 3rd | — | Lost | |
References
- ^ "PROFILE: MARIA VICENTA VEGA | Candidate for Vice-mayor - 2022 elections". PHVOTE. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ Pilapil, John Kevin D. (6 March 2013). "7 Angeles officials face graft raps". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ Navales, Reynaldo G. (20 April 2019). "Ex-vice mayor urges Angeles City folk to vote wisely". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Pavia, Joey (1 May 2022). "Vega: 'I will never fight the Lazatins'". Pampanga News Now. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ De Fiesta, Ria (27 April 2022). "VM Vicky vows to continue with advocacies if given fresh mandate". Pampanga News Now. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ iOrbitNews (2021-11-03). "VM Vega on Amos Rivera: 'Walang utang na loob'". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ Manabat, Joann (18 March 2025). "Angeles vice mayor, councilors ordered to answer graft complaint over job hires". Rappler. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
- ^ Sison, Mark Allen (25 August 2021). "Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting: An Icon How Motherhood and Public Service Work Perfectly Together". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved 15 October 2025.