Political Background
 - Municipal Councilor - 1988-1992
 - Municipal Vice Mayor - 1992-1995
 - Municipal Vice Mayor - 1995-1998
 - Municipal Mayor - 1998-2001
 - Municipal Mayor - 2001-2004
 - Municipal Vice Mayor - 2007-2010
 - Municipal Mayor - 2010-present

Personal Background

• Date of Birth: August 1, 1962
• Place of Birth: Dalaguete, Cebu

• Spouse: Joanna Jadol Cesante
• Children: Royce Nikko, Johanna Triccia, Illona Trina, Alyanna Victoria
• Father:Juan Cesante
  • Place of Birth: Oslob, Cebu
• Mother: Trinidad Sanoy Gesalan
  • Place of Birth: Dalaguete, Cebu

• Graduate Studies
  • University of San Carlos
  • LlB (Bachelor of Laws)
  • Highest Level of Attainment: 2nd Year
• College
  • Lyceum of the Philippines (1979-1981)
  • Philippine School of Business Administration (1981-1984), Quezon City
    • BS in Business Administration - Accounting
• Secondary
  • Annunciation Academy (St. Mary's Academy of Dalaguete ), 1975-1979
  • Dalaguete, Cebu
• Elementary
  • Panaguikan Elementary School (1969-1975)
  • Panaguikan, Tapon, Dalaguete, Cebu
  • Academic Honor Received: Valedictorian

• Carreer Service Subprofessional, 1981
• CPA Licensure Examination, 1985