Danilo Fernandez
The Honorable Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office July 22, 2019 – November 18, 2020 | |
| House Speaker | Alan Peter Cayetano Lord Allan Velasco |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st 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, Laguna | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Mayor | Arnold 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 the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th District | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez January 14, 1966 Philippines |
| Political party | NUP |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila Ysrael |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Santa Rosa, Laguna |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Optometrist, Actor[1] |
Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez[2] (born January 14, 1966), more commonly known as Dan Fernandez, is a Filipino politician, actor, and optometrist who is currently serving as a representative of the 1st District of Laguna. He also previously served as a Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2020.[3] Prior to his election in the Congress, he served as 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 Governor Lazaro.
Acting career[]
Dan Fernandez was known for acting in Balawis (1997), Mara Clara: The Movie (1996), and Honor Thy Father (2015).[4]
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 re-election in 2010 and won defeating his predecessor, Uliran Joaquin. He was once again re-elected 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.[5] He is one of the 70 congressmen who voted against the renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise. His vote of denial to his former home network's hopes of renewing its legislative franchise sparked controversy from both the entertainment industry and the social media, branding him as a "traitor".
He was removed as the Deputy Speaker on November 18, 2020.[6]
Personal life[]
Fernandez is married to actress Sheila Ysrael.[7]
References[]
- ^ "First District Representative". City Government of Sta. Rosa Laguna. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Cruz, RG (November 18, 2020). "More Cayetano allies removed from key positions in Velasco's house". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 19, 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)
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