Danilo Fernandez
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Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez is a Filipino
actor, doctor, and politician currently on his second term as Representative of the 1st District of Laguna. Prior to his election in the Congress, he was formerly a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
and the Vice Governor of Laguna under the governorship of Teresita Lazaro. He also ran for governor
in 2004 but lost to incumbent Governor Lazaro.
Fernandez ran for reelection
in 2010 and won defeating his predecessor, Uliran Joaquin.
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:
, Laguna, questioning Fernandez's residency. On November 20, 2009, the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal voted 7-2 to disqualify him. However, on January 4, 2010, the Supreme Court
reversed the earlier decision of the HRET.
Filipino people
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actor, doctor, and politician currently on his second term as Representative of the 1st District of Laguna. Prior to his election in the Congress, he was formerly a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Sangguniang Panlalawigan
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan is the legislature of all provinces in the Philippines. It passes ordinances and resolutions for the effective administration of the province...
and the Vice Governor of Laguna under the governorship of Teresita Lazaro. He also ran for governor
Philippine general election, 2004
The senatorial election was held in the Philippines on May 10, 2004. The major coalitions that participated are the Koalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan composed of parties that support the candidacy of president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino ,...
in 2004 but lost to incumbent Governor Lazaro.
House of Representatives
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 former congressman Nereo Joaquin, Jr.Fernandez ran for reelection
Philippine House of Representatives elections in CALABARZON, 2010
Elections were held in CALABARZON for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 10, 2010.The candidate with the most number of votes won that district's seat for the 15th Congress of the Philippines.-Summary:...
in 2010 and won defeating his predecessor, Uliran Joaquin.
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
- Ways & Means
Disqualification
During his first term, he was a subject of a disqualification case filed by Jesus Vicente, a resident of Santa Rosa CitySanta Rosa City
The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994...
, Laguna, questioning Fernandez's residency. On November 20, 2009, the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal voted 7-2 to disqualify him. However, on January 4, 2010, the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Philippines' highest judicial court, as well as the court of last resort. The court consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice...
reversed the earlier decision of the HRET.