Relly Jose Jr.

Relly Nufable Jose Jr. is a seafarer who has been serving as national president of Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) since 2022. He was the party’s vice president for Visayas from 2021 to 2022.

He obtained a degree in Marine Transportation from John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation Maritime University in 1987. He also holds a master’s degree in Maritime Education from the same university, a doctorate degree in Business Administration from Asia University International, and another doctorate degree in Public Administration from La Salette Christian Colleges.

He has almost 25 years of shipboard experience, with 13 years of work in different international commercial vessels. He also held significant shore-based positions in the Philippines and other countries such as Shipbuilding Supervisor and Owner’s Representative. He is currently the president and CEO of GMM Global Maritime Manila Inc., a provider of ship management and crew management services, and president/founder of Dugong Marino OFW Foundation.

In 2024, Jose filed his candidacy for the 2025 senatorial elections under the KBL party.