Maria Fe Abunda
Maria Fe Abunda | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Eastern Samar's Lone District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Evardone |
| Mayor of Borongan | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Fidel V. Anacta |
| Succeeded by | Jose Ivan Dayan Agda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Fe Romerica Abunda November 3, 1957 Borongan, Samar, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2023-present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2021-2023) Liberal (2012-2021) |
| Relatives | Boy Abunda (brother) |
| Residence(s) | Barangay Campesao, Borongan City |
| Profession | Politician |
Maria Fe Romerica Abunda (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔaˈbʊnda]; born November 8, 1957) is a Filipino politician. She is currently a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the Eastern Samar's Lone District since 2019. She served as the mayor of Borongan from 2010 to 2019. She became the first woman to be elected as Eastern Samar representative.[1][2][3] She is the sister of television host Boy Abunda.[4]
Political career
[edit]Mayor of Borongan (2010–2019)
[edit]Abunda became the Mayor of Borongan, the capital city of the province of Eastern Samar, from 2010 to 2019. During her mayoral tenure, she received criticisms regarding her affiliations with political parties.[5]
House of Representatives (2019–present)
[edit]Having been elected on 2019, Abunda represented Eastern Samar's Lone District in the 18th Philippine Congress. After being re-elected in May 2022, she currently represents once again for the 19th Philippine Congress.[1][4] While in Congress, she authored and co-authored several house bills and republic acts, namely:
Other appointments (2022–present)
[edit]- Vice-Chairman, Committee on Basic Education And Culture
- Vice-Chairman, Committee on Higher And Technical Education
- Vice-Chairman, Committee on Poverty Alleviation
- Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Member, Committee on Health
- Member, Committee on Social Services
- Member, Committee on Tourism
- Member, Committee on Trade And Industry
- Member, Committee on Visayas Development
- Member, Committee on Women And Gender Equality
References
[edit]- ^ a b Joey Gabieta (May 17, 2019). "Boy Abunda sis is new Eastern Samar rep". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Raymundo Antonio (August 15, 2022). "Lakas-CMD membership in House continues to swell". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Dennis Gutierrez (August 16, 2022). "2 more House members join Lakas-CMD". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Moises Cruz (August 23, 2022). "New district for Eastern Samar eyed". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Derek Alviola (May 6, 2016). "Borongan City mayor: 'We are not traitors'". Rappler. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Province of Eastern Samar – Provincial Officials easternsamar.gov.ph
- Philippine House of Representatives – Hon. Abunda, Maria Fe R. congress.gov.ph