Maria Fe Abunda

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Romerica and the surname or paternal family name is Abunda.

Maria Fe Abunda
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Eastern Samar's Lone District
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byBen Evardone
Mayor of Borongan
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byFidel V. Anacta
Succeeded byJose Ivan Dayan Agda
Personal details
Born
Maria Fe Romerica Abunda

(1957-11-03) November 3, 1957 (age 67)
Borongan, Samar, Philippines
Political partyLakas-CMD (2023-present)
Other political
affiliations		PDP–Laban (2021-2023)
Liberal (2012-2021)
RelativesBoy Abunda (brother)
Residence(s)Barangay Campesao, Borongan City
ProfessionPolitician

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

Mayor of Borongan (2010–2019)

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)

See also: 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections

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)

  • 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

  1. ^ a b Joey Gabieta (May 17, 2019). "Boy Abunda sis is new Eastern Samar rep". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Raymundo Antonio (August 15, 2022). "Lakas-CMD membership in House continues to swell". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Dennis Gutierrez (August 16, 2022). "2 more House members join Lakas-CMD". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Moises Cruz (August 23, 2022). "New district for Eastern Samar eyed". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  5. ^ Derek Alviola (May 6, 2016). "Borongan City mayor: 'We are not traitors'". Rappler. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by
Ben P. Evardone
 Member of the House of Representatives
from Eastern Samar's Lone District
2019–2025 		Succeeded by
Incumbent