Jules Ledesma

Jules Ledesma
Jules Ledesma
	Official portrait, 2025
Member of the House of Representatives from Negros Occidental’s 1st district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; June 30, 2025
Preceded by	Gerardo Valmayor Jr.
	In office; June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Tranquilino Carmona
Succeeded by	Melecio Yap Jr.
	In office; June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded by	Tranquilino Carmona
Succeeded by	Tranquilino Carmona
Personal details
Born	Julio Arenas Ledesma IV; August 1, 1960 (age 65); Manila, Philippines
Party	NPC (2007–present)
Other political; affiliations	UNEGA (2001–2007); Lakas (1995–2007)
Spouse(s)	Victoria Pek (died 2000); Assunta De Rossi (m. 2002)
Relations	Maria Rachel Arenas (first cousin); López family of Iloilo
Children	3
Alma mater	De La Salle University; Santa Clara University (BS); University of Asia and the Pacific (SBEP)
Occupation	Businessman, politician

Julio "Jules" Arenas Ledesma IV (born August 1, 1960)^[1] is a Filipino businessman and politician.^[2]^[3] He is currently serving as representative of the 1st District of Negros Occidental since 2025, a position he previously held from 2007 to 2016 and from 1995 to 2004.^[4]

Early life and education

Ledesma was born on August 1, 1960 in Manila, to Carlos "Charlie" Ledesma and Conchita Lopez Arenas, a daughter of Doña Julieta Hofileña Lopez from López family of Iloilo. His parents came from a prominent family in Negros Occidental and Iloilo.

He studied De La Salle College for his primary education. He studied Colegio San Agustin – Makati for his high school education. He studied De La Salle University but transferred to Santa Clara University where he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce.^[5] He took up the course of Strategic Business Economic Program at the University of Asia and the Pacific.

Political career

Ledesma represented the first district of Negros Occidental from 1995 to 2004.

Ledesma represented again the first district of Negros Occidental from 2007 to 2016.^[6]

In 2025 elections, Ledesma returned as representative for the first district of Negros Occidental.^[7]

Personal life

In 2002,^[8]^[9] Ledesma is married to Assunta De Rossi and has one daughter.^[10]^[11]

Ledesma also have two children from his previous marriage with Maria Victoria Tsung Pek who died due to cancer in 2000.^[12]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Jules Ledesma
Year	Office	Party				Votes received				Result
Year	Office	Local		National		Total	%	P.	Swing	Result
1995	Representative (Negros Occidental–1st)	N/a			Lakas	43,773	49.77%	1st	N/a	Won
1998		N/a				66,537	100.00%	1st	N/a	Unopposed
2001			UNEGA			N/a	N/a	1st	N/a	Won
2007			UNEGA			63,153	N/a	1st	N/a	Won
2010		N/a			NPC	123,970	94.01%	1st	N/a	Won
2013						76,727	52.57%	1st	N/a	Won
2025						157,328	95.27%	1st	N/a	Won

References

↑ "Jules Ledesma". Rappler.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ Adiong, Eugene Y. (5 October 2025). "Jules Ledesma's SALN shows his net worth is P5.8 billion". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ Adiong, Eugene Y. (11 December 2025). "'Ledesma does not owe P569M in taxes'". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ "Jules Ledesma". Serbisyo.ph.
↑ "CV" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 13 February 2004. Retrieved 2 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
↑ Bayoran, Gilbert (23 April 2013). "Lawyer sued for calling Jules Ledesma 'incompetent'". Rappler. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ Guadalquiver, Nanette (14 May 2025). "Prominent political families secure all congressional posts in NegOcc". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ Lo, Ricky (21 July 2002). "Jules Ledesma: 'Shakespeare' in love". Philstar Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ Salterio, Leah (March 16, 2004). "Wedding reunites Assunta with family". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
↑ Severo, Jan Milo (5 May 2020). "Assunta De Rossi, Jules Ledesma expecting first baby 16 years after marriage". Philstar Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
↑ Geli, Bianca (May 10, 2020). "Assunta de Rossi celebrates wedding anniversary with Baby Fiore". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
↑ Jaime Laude, Marvin Sy (18 September 2002). "Jules' kids walk to freedom". Philstar Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[Rappler-1] "Jules Ledesma". Rappler.com. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[2] Adiong, Eugene Y. (5 October 2025). "Jules Ledesma's SALN shows his net worth is P5.8 billion". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[3] Adiong, Eugene Y. (11 December 2025). "'Ledesma does not owe P569M in taxes'". The Manila Times. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[4] "Jules Ledesma". Serbisyo.ph.

[5] "CV" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 13 February 2004. Retrieved 2 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[6] Bayoran, Gilbert (23 April 2013). "Lawyer sued for calling Jules Ledesma 'incompetent'". Rappler. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[7] Guadalquiver, Nanette (14 May 2025). "Prominent political families secure all congressional posts in NegOcc". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[8] Lo, Ricky (21 July 2002). "Jules Ledesma: 'Shakespeare' in love". Philstar Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[9] Salterio, Leah (March 16, 2004). "Wedding reunites Assunta with family". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 2, 2026.

[10] Severo, Jan Milo (5 May 2020). "Assunta De Rossi, Jules Ledesma expecting first baby 16 years after marriage". Philstar Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

[11] Geli, Bianca (May 10, 2020). "Assunta de Rossi celebrates wedding anniversary with Baby Fiore". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved January 2, 2026.

[12] Jaime Laude, Marvin Sy (18 September 2002). "Jules' kids walk to freedom". Philstar Global. Retrieved 2 January 2026.

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