Mario "Kokoy" Ong Salvador (born April 1, 1967) is a Filipino politician and businessman. He is currently representing the 2nd District of Nueva Ecija in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2025. He served as Mayor of San Jose, Nueva Ecija from 2016 to 2025. He also served as Vice Mayor of San Jose, Nueva Ecija from 2007 to 2010.
Political career Barangay politics In 1989, Salvador started politics when he was a barangay councilor. He also served as barangay captain.
City Councilor (2004–2007) Salvador became a city councilor in San Jose, Nueva Ecija from 2004 to 2007.
Vice Mayor of San Jose City (2007–2010) In 2007, Salvador was elected as vice mayor of San Jose, Nueva Ecija until 2010.
2010 San Jose City mayoralty bid In 2010, Salvador ran for mayor of San Jose City but he lost to Marivic Belena.
2013 San Jose City mayoralty bid In 2013, Salvador ran again for mayor of San Jose City but he lost to Marivic Belena for the second time.
Mayor of San Jose City (2016–2025) In 2016, Salvador was elected as mayor of San Jose City for where he served for three consecutive terms.
House of Representatives (2025–present) In 2025, Salvador was elected as representative the second district of Nueva Ecija.
References
External links Official website of San Jose City, Mayor tab