Vicky Vega

Vicky Vega
Official portrait, 2023
Vice Mayor of Angeles City
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
MayorCarmelo Lazatin Jr.
Preceded byBryan Matthew Nepomuceno
Succeeded byAmos Rivera
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
MayorFrancis Nepomuceno (2007–2010)
Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. (2010–2016)
Preceded byRicardo Zalamea
Succeeded byBryan Matthew Nepomuceno
Member of Angeles City Council
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007
Personal details
BornMaria Vicenta Licup Vega
(1966-05-30) May 30, 1966 (age 60)
Angeles City, Philippines
PartyLakas (2001–2012; 2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
KAMBILAN (2021–2024)
PFP (2018–2021)
Independent (2015–2018)
PAK/ABE (2012–2015)
KAMPI (2007)
SpouseArthur Cabigting
Children2
EducationUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
Holy Angel University (MPM)
OccupationPolitician, actress

Maria Vicenta Licup Vega-Cabigting (born May 30, 1966), also known as Vicky Vega or Vicky Vega-Cabigting, is a Filipino politician and actress who served as Vice Mayor of Angeles City from 2019 to 2025; a position she previously held from 2007 to 2016. She also served as Councilor of Angeles City from 2001 to 2007.

Early life and education

Vega was born on May 30, 1966 in Angeles City. She studied University of the Philippines Diliman where she finished the degree of Mass Communication. She took up masters degree in Public Management at the Holy Angel University.

Political career

Councilor of Angeles City (2001–2007)

Vega started politics in 2001 when she entered as councilor in Angeles City until 2007.

Vice Mayor of Angeles City (2007–2016)

In 2007 elections, Vega was elected and became a first female vice mayor of Angeles City where she served for three consecutive terms.

2016 Angeles City mayoralty bid

In 2016, Vega ran for mayor of Angeles City but she lost to Edgardo Pamintuan Sr. and placed third.

Return to Vice Mayor of Angeles City (2019–2025)

In 2019 elections, Vega came back as vice mayor of Angeles City.

In 2025, Vega lost to Amos Rivera for re-election as vice mayor of Angeles City.

Personal life

Vega is married to Arthur Cabigting and has two sons.

Filmography

Electoral history

Electoral history of Vicky Vega
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Total % P. Swing
2001 Councilor of Angeles City Lakas N/a N/a 1st N/a Won
2004 N/a N/a 1st N/a Won
2007 Vice Mayor of Angeles City KAMPI 35,832 N/a 1st N/a Won
2010 Lakas–Kampi 61,289 N/a 1st N/a Won
2013 PAK/ABE 33,828 31.15% 1st N/a Won
2019 PFP 55,874 42.69% 1st N/a Won
2022 KAMBILAN 93,697 67.38% 1st N/a Won
2025 Lakas 72,315 47.52% 2nd N/a Lost
2016 Mayor of Angeles City Independent 12,864 N/a 3rd N/a Lost

References

  1. ↑ "PROFILE: MARIA VICENTA VEGA | Candidate for Vice-mayor - 2022 elections". PHVOTE. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  2. ↑ Pilapil, John Kevin D. (6 March 2013). "7 Angeles officials face graft raps". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Navales, Reynaldo G. (20 April 2019). "Ex-vice mayor urges Angeles City folk to vote wisely". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  4. ↑ Pavia, Joey (1 May 2022). "Vega: 'I will never fight the Lazatins'". Pampanga News Now. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  5. ↑ De Fiesta, Ria (27 April 2022). "VM Vicky vows to continue with advocacies if given fresh mandate". Pampanga News Now. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  6. ↑ iOrbitNews (2021-11-03). "VM Vega on Amos Rivera: 'Walang utang na loob'". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
  7. ↑ Manabat, Joann (18 March 2025). "Angeles vice mayor, councilors ordered to answer graft complaint over job hires". Rappler. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  8. ↑ Sison, Mark Allen (25 August 2021). "Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting: An Icon How Motherhood and Public Service Work Perfectly Together". iOrbit News Online. Retrieved 15 October 2025.