Danilo Fernandez
Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez | |
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Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives | |
Assumed office July 22, 2019 | |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's First District | |
Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Arlene Arcillas |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Uliran Joaquin |
Succeeded by | Arlene Arcillas |
Mayor of Santa Rosa City | |
In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
Vice Mayor | Arnold B. Arcillas |
Preceded by | Arlene Arcillas |
Succeeded by | Arlene Arcillas |
Vice Governor of Laguna | |
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
Governor | Teresita Lazaro |
Preceded by | Teresita Lazaro |
Succeeded by | Edwin Olivarez |
Member of Laguna's Sangguniang Panlalawigan from the 4th District | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Philippines | January 14, 1966
Political party | National Unity Party (Philippines) |
Spouse | Sheila Ysrael |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
Occupation | Actor, politician |
Profession | Optometrician |
Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez[1] (born January 14, 1966) or more commonly known as Dan Fernandez, is a Filipino politician, actor, and optometrician who is currently serving as a repsentative of the 1st District of Laguna and a Deputy Speaker.[2] Prior to his election in the Congress, he was a former member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the Vice Governor of Laguna under the governorship of Teresita Lazaro, and Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna. He also ran for governor in 2004 but lost to former Governor Lazaro.
Acting career
Dan Fernandez was known for acting in Balawis (1996), Mara Clara: The Movie (1996), and Honor Thy Father (2015).[3]
House of Representatives (2007-2016)
After losing the 2004 gubernatorial elections, Fernandez decided to return to politics by running for congressman at the first district of Laguna. He won the elections defeating Atty. Nereo Joaquin Jr., the son of former Representatives Nereo and Uliran Joaquin.
Fernandez ran for reelection in 2010 and won defeating his predecessor, Uliran Joaquin. He was once again reelected in 2013.
As a member of the House of Representatives, Fernandez sponsored and authored 19 House measures. He also co-authored 13 House Bills and Resolutions.
Fernandez served on numerous committees as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives:
- Ecology
- Dangerous Drugs
- Justice
- Labor and Employment
- Public Information
- Public Order and Safety
- Southern Tagalog Development
- Trade and Industry
- Transportation
Mayor of Santa Rosa (2016-2019)
Fernandez ran for Mayor of Santa Rosa City in 2016. He won the elections, defeating two opponents. However, in 2019, he decided not to seek re-election to seek a comeback to the Congress.
House of Representatives (2019-present)
He was elected to his fourth term as Representative of the 1st District of Laguna without having any opponents in 2019. He was then named as one of the Deputy Speakers under the new Speakership of Alan Peter Cayetano.[4]
Personal life
Fernandez is married to actress Sheila Ysrael.[5]
References
- ^ Know your Candidates
- ^ "House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
- ^ "Dan Fernandez". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
- ^ Reganit, Jose Cielito (25 July 2019). "House begins filling committee rosters". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Lolit Solis apologizes after believing rumor that Ivana Alawi is dating Dan Fernandez". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
External links
- Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez Congress profile (15th Congress)
- Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez Congress profile (14th Congress)
- 1966 births
- Filipino medical doctors
- Living people
- Male actors from Laguna (province)
- Mayors of places in Laguna (province)
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Laguna (province)
- Members of the Laguna Provincial Board
- People from Santa Rosa, Laguna
- Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- Filipino politician stubs