Rolen Paulino

Rolen Paulino (born November 24, 1962) is a Filipino politician. He was the Mayor of Olongapo City in Zambales.

Career

2007 mayoral election

He ran for mayor of Olongapo, but he was defeated by James "Bong" Gordon, Jr.

2010 vice mayoral election

He ran for vice mayor of Olongapo. He garnered 47,074 against Gordon's running mate, Cynthia Cajudo, who garnered 31,121. Therefore, he was elected vice mayor of Olongapo and sworn on June 30, 2010.

2013 mayoral election

He ran for mayor of Olongapo. His opponents are Anne Gordon, wife of the incumbent mayor James "Bong" Gordon, Jr. who is term-limited, and Bugsy delos Reyes, Gordon's nephew. He won the election that ended the Gordon political dynasty.

2016 mayoral election

He ran for re-election mayor of Olongapo. His opponents are James "Bong" Gordon, Jr. and independent candidate Octavio Galvezo. He overwhelmingly won the election.

Mayor of Olongapo (2013-2019)

On June 28, 2013, he was inaugurated at Rizal Triangle in Olongapo. On June 30, his term officially started. On July 2, he and his team met Department of Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla and PSALM (Private Sector Asset Liabilities Management) President Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. regarding the PhP 5.08 billion power debt. They agreed to cancel the power disconnection, and PSALM would restructure the payment scheme. Therefore, Paulino averted his city's power disconnection.

In September 2018, he was suspended, together with other officials, by the ombudsman for allegedly entering into disadvantageous lease contracts. He was replaced by councilor Lugie Lipumano Garcia as OIC Mayor.

In April 2019, he was ordered arrested by the Sandiganbayan in connection with the violations.