Background
Born to a mother who was a government hospital employee and a father who was a World World War II veteran, Mon Ilagan grew up in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City.
Born to a mother who was a government hospital employee and a father who was a World World War II veteran, Mon Ilagan grew up in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City.
University of Santo Tomas.
Currently, he is worked with the United Nationalist Alliance as the overall spokesperson, for the party itself and the Vice President Jejomar Binay"s presidential campaign. He participated in various church activities of the Sto Domingo Parish and he practiced the Dominican way of life, following the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. lieutenant was during this time when Fr Sonny Ramirez, OP, asked Mon Ilagan to work for him in Radio Veritas.
Under the guidance and pastoral care of Fr Ramirez, Mon Ilagan began his career in broadcasting while pursuing his college degree in Communication Arts at the University of Santo Tomas.
He also taught as a professor at the ABS-Christian Broadcasting Network Center for Communication Arts. Political In 2004, an opportunity for a different kind of public service was presented to him when he was asked to run for mayor of the municipality of Cainta.
He sought the people"s support as he campaigned on a platform of change against a 58-year-old political dynasty. Fortunately, the residents of Cainta heeded his call, which resulted to an unexpected landslide victory in his favor.
Since his first term, Mayor Ilagan and his team have made efforts to improve the general welfare of Cainta residents, transforming the municipality into one of the most prosperous municipalities in the country.
Continuing education remains a priority for Mon Ilagan. During his broadcasting years, he received a scholarship to the British Broadcasting Company in London as part of the Rotary Club International Foundation"s Groups Study Exchange Program. He also attends local and international conferences and workshops to pursue the latest and best practices in disaster risk management and reduction.
At present, he is pursuing a masteral degree in Public Management at the Ateneo de Manila University School of Government.
After finishing his public schooling in Tatalon Elementary School and Carlos Albert High School, he spent his youthful days as a choir member of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary.