Greg Gasataya is a Filipino politician serving as the Representative of the Lone District of Bacolod since 2016.
Early life
Greg Gasataya was born as the eldest son to Rodrigo Gasataya, a jeepney driver, and Thelma Gelvosa, a church worker on November 19, 1970, in Bacolod, Philippines.
Education
Gasataya graduated from the West Negros College for his elementary education in 1984 and as valedictorian from the Maranatha Christian School for his secondary education in 1988.
In 1988, Gasataya entered the University of the Philippines Diliman, earning a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
In 2009, he finished his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the Philippine Women's University. Gasataya also earned a Master's in Public Management from the Sultan Kudarat State University in 2011.
Early career
Gasataya worked as a broadcast journalist, first as a reporter, then as anchorman, for Bombo Radyo Philippines prior to his entry into the political arena.
Political career
City Councilor of Bacolod
On the 2001 Philippine general election, Gasataya successfully ran for the position of City Councilor of Bacolod City, ranking ninth among the candidates.
The 2004 Philippine general election saw Gasataya lead the candidates on a successful re-election campaign as Bacolod City Councilor. During his term as City Councilor, Gasataya was chairman of the SP Committees on Education and Fire, Natural Disasters and Calamities.
Gasataya once again lead the candidates for his third and final run as Bacolod City Councilor during the 2007 Philippine general election.
Vice Mayor of Bacolod
After taking a break from politics from 2010 to 2013, Gasataya returned to the political scene and was elected as the Vice Mayor of the City of Bacolod during the 2010 Philippine general election.
Acting Mayor of Bacolod
The Department of the Interior and Local Government implemented the 90-day suspension order issued by the Sandiganbayan on Bacolod City Mayor Monico Puentevella in connection with the graft case filed against him during his time as congressman.
With Puentevella’s suspension, the DILG appointed Gasataya and Councilor El Cid Familiaran as acting mayor and vice mayor, respectively.
House of Representatives
In 2016, Gasataya ran as the representative of the Lone District of Bacolod under the Nationalist People's Coalition and won.
Gasataya now serves his third term as representative of the Lone District of Bacolod during the 19th Congress.
Personal life
Gasataya is the eldest of three siblings and grew up in a small apartment in Burgos St., Bacolod City.
Prior to his entry in the University of the Philippines, Gasataya used to sell candies, bottles and goodies to support his studies and help his family financially.