Zaldy Villa

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Samson and the surname or paternal family name is Villa.

The Honorable Zaldy Villa
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Siquijor's Lone District
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2022
Preceded by	Jake Vincent S. Villa
Governor of Siquijor
In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022
President	Benigno S. Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte
Preceded by	Orlando B. Fua, Jr.
Succeeded by	Jake Vincent S. Villa
Personal details
Born	Zaldy Samson Villa (1959-09-03) September 3, 1959 (age 65) Larena, Siquijor, Philippines[1]
Political party	Lakas–CMD (2023-present)
Other political affiliations	PDP–Laban (2016-2023)[2] Liberal (2012-2016)
Spouse	Lyn Sarmiento Villa
Residence(s)	Siquijor, Siquijor
Occupation	businessman, politician

Zaldy Samson Villa (born September 3, 1959), also known as Jecoy Villa, is a Filipino businessman and politician from the island province of Siquijor in Central Visayas, Philippines. He is currently serving as the representative of Siquijor's lone legislative district. Villa previously served as governor of Siquijor from 2013 to 2022.[3][4]

In February 2025, Villa was one of the 95 Lakas–CMD members who voted to impeach vice president Sara Duterte.

Political career

Governor of Siquijor

Villa was elected governor of the island province of Siquijor in 2013 alongside his running mate, singer Dingdong Avanzado.[5] Villa eventually served three terms as governor until 2022.[6]

House of Representatives

In 2022, Villa was elected congressman of Siquijor's lone district, succeeding his son Jake Vincent Villa and defeating Orlando Fua Jr. as well as three other candidates.[7][8]

In November 2023, Villa left PDP-Laban to join the Lakas–CMD party.[9] On February 5, 2025, Villa was among the 95 Lakas–CMD members who voted to impeach vice president Sara Duterte.[10][11]

References

1. https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_NIR/SIQUIJOR/OPES/VILLA_SALDY_SAMSON.pdf
2. Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (November 8, 2023). "Senior Deputy Speaker Gonzales, 3 other lawmakers join Lakas-CMD party". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
3. "PDP-Laban candidates dominate Siquijor polls". Philippine News Agency. May 17, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
4. "Siquijor buys P15M in rescue gear". Manila Bulletin. December 24, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
5. Rappler.com (May 14, 2013). "LP ousts Siquijor political dynasty". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
6. Partlow, Mary Judaline (May 17, 2019). "PDP-Laban candidates dominate Siquijor polls". Dumaguete City. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
7. Partlow, Mary Judaline (October 11, 2021). "Five-cornered fight for Siquijor House post". Dumaguete City. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
8. "2022 ELECTION RESULTS: Siquijor - House of Representatives". Rappler. Rappler Inc. May 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
9. Panti, Llanesca T. (November 14, 2023). "7 lawmakers from Duterte-chaired PDP-Laban defect to Romualdez-led Lakas CMD". GMA News Online. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
10. Flores, Dominique Nicole (February 5, 2025). "Who are the 215 House endorsers of VP Sara Duterte's impeachment?". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
11. Cervantes, Filane Mikee (February 6, 2025). "25 more lawmakers want to join as complainants vs. VP Sara". Manila: News and Information Bureau, Presidential Communications Office. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 7, 2025.

External links

• Province of Suquijor Official Website