Janice Salimbangon

Last updated

The Honorable
Janice Salimbangon
HoR Official Portrait Janice Salimbangon.jpg
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Cebu's 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Other political
affiliations		 PDP–Laban (2018–2019) [3]
Spouse Benhur Salimbangon
ProfessionPolitician

Janice Zamora Salimbangon is a Filipino politician serving as the representative for the 4th district of Cebu since 2019. She is the widow of Benhur Salimbangon who also served as the representative of the said district.

Contents

Political career

She was already presumed to succeed her husband who was on his third and final term as representative of Cebu's 4th district. [4] [5] On October 14, 2018, she filed her certificate of candidacy for the said position where she went against former Bogo mayor Celestino Martinez Jr. [6] She defeated Martinez in the 2019 elections. [7] [8]

She is currently serving as a vice chairperson of the Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources. [9]

Among the bills filed by Salimbangon as representative were the renaming of the Bogo-Curva-Medellin-Daanbantayan-Maya Road into Juan Macaraeg Highway, [10] removing Bantayan Island from the wilderness protected zone category, [11] and rationalizing the management of resources on Malapascua Island. [12] She also voted in favor of House Bill No. 6875 which later became the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 saying that she is "totally against terrorism." [13] [14]

Electoral history

House of Representatives

2019 Philippine House of Representatives election in Cebu's 4th District [15]
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP–Laban Janice Salimbangon 136,582 56.89
NPC Celestino Martinez Jr.103,49343.10
Total votes240,075 100.00

Personal life

Salimbangon was married to Benhur Salimbangon, who was from Medellin, Cebu, [16] to which they had seven children. [17] Her husband died on December 24, 2020, at the age of 75. [18] Their daughter, Daphne, ran as vice governor in the 2019 elections but was defeated by then outgoing governor Hilario Davide III. [19]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucy Torres-Gomez</span> Filipino actress and politician

Lucy Torres-Gomez, is a Filipina actress and politician currently serving as the mayor of Ormoc since 2023. She previously served as the Representative for Leyte's 4th district from June 2010 to March 2013 and from June 2013 to June 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan</span> Political party in the Philippines

Bando Osmeña – Pundok Kauswagan, commonly known as BO–PK or BOPK, is a local political party based in Cebu City, Philippines. It is a political party run by the Osmeña family of Cebu since 1987 when Tomas Osmeña first ran for mayor of Cebu City. Although not a registered political party with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), it has been used by Osmeña and his allies since 1998 when he ran with Alvin Garcia as vice mayor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alfred Vargas</span> Filipino actor and politician (born 1979)

Alfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III, professionally known as Alfred Vargas, is a Filipino politician, actor, and model serving as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022. He previously served as a city councilor from the 2nd district from 2010 to 2013 and as representative from the 5th district from 2013 to 2022. As an actor, he is known for his portrayal of Aquil and Amarro in the Encantadia franchise.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Visayas</span>

Elections were held in Central Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 10, 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Cebu local elections</span> Local election in Cebu, Philippines

Local elections were held in the province of Cebu on May 10, 2010 within the Philippine general election. The voters elected a mayor, vice mayor, nine district representatives (including two from Cebu City and the newly formed lone district of Lapu-Lapu City, and town and city councilors as well as two provincial board members came from six provincial districts.

Local elections were held in Cebu on May 13, 2013, within the Philippine general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice-governor, governor and representatives for the six districts of Cebu. Incumbent governor Gwendolyn Garcia is barred for seeking another term because she is limited to three terms only.

Elections were held in Central Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 13, 2013.

Elections were held in Central Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 9, 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Cebu City local elections</span> Election in Cebu City, Philippines on 2019

Local elections were held in Cebu City on May 13, 2019 within the Philippine general election. Registered voters of the city elected candidates for the following elective local posts: mayor, vice mayor, district representatives, and councilors. There are two legislative districts in the city, each electing one district representative and eight councilors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cebu Provincial Board</span> Legislative body of the province of Cebu, Philippines

The Cebu Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Philippine province of Cebu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Christina Frasco</span> Filipino politician

Ma. Esperanza Christina Codilla Frasco, also known as Christina Garcia Frasco, is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as Secretary of Tourism since June 30, 2022. She was the mayor of Liloan, Cebu from 2016 to 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 Cebu local elections</span> Election in Cebu, Philippines in 2019

Local elections were held in the province of Cebu on May 13, 2019, as part of the 2019 Philippine general election. Voters selected from among candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice governor, governor and representatives for the seven districts of Cebu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cebu's 4th congressional district</span> Legislative district of the Philippines

Cebu's 4th congressional district is one of the seven congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Cebu. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1916 and earlier in the Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1916. The district consists of the northern city of Bogo and adjacent municipalities of Bantayan, Daanbantayan, Madridejos, Medellin, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Tabogon and Tabuelan. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Janice Z. Salimbangon of the National Unity Party (NUP) and One Cebu (1-Cebu).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections</span>

The 2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections were the 36th lower house elections in the Philippines. The election of the House of Representatives was held on May 9, 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Cebu City local elections</span> Election in Cebu City, Philippines on 2022

Local elections were held in Cebu City on May 9, 2022 within the Philippine general election. Registered voters of the city elected their mayor, vice mayor, district representatives, and city council members. The mayor and vice mayor were elected in separate first-past-the-post votes. While for the legislative branch, Cebu City is divided into two districts wherein the constituents of each district elected a congressional representative and eight regular city council members.

The Cebu North Bus Terminal (CNBT) is a bus station in Cebu City, Philippines operated by the Cebu Provincial Government which serves as a hub for buses servicing northern Cebu. CNBT was previously located in a lot owned by the Mandaue city government in Barangay Subangdaku which was under a lease agreement with Cebu City government, which in turn granted the Cebu Provincial Bus Operators Multi-purpose Cooperative, Inc. (CPBOMCI) the management of the terminal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joseph Bernos</span> Filipino politician

Joseph Sto. Niño "JB" Blando Bernos is a Filipino politician. He is the incumbent mayor of La Paz, Abra since 2022. He served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the Lone District of Abra for three consecutive terms from 2016 to 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Cebu local elections</span> Election in Cebu, Philippines in 2022

Local elections were held in the province of Cebu on May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 Philippine general election. Voters selected from among candidates for all local positions: a town mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the vice governor, governor and representatives for the seven districts of Cebu.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Duke Frasco</span> Filipino congressman

Vincent Franco "Duke" Domingo Franco is a congressman for Cebu's 5th congressional district.

References

  1. ↑ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_R7/CEBU/OPES_CEBU/HOR_D4_SALIMBANGON_JANICE_Z.pdf
  2. ↑ Abatayo, Rosalie (August 12, 2019). "PJ Garcia elected NUP's vice president for the Visayas". CDN Digital. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Certified List of Candidates (Provincial)" (PDF). comelec.gov.ph. Commission on Elections. p. 3. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ Rubio, Gregg (August 15, 2018). "Salimbangon named head of coalition with Sara's party". The Freeman . Retrieved January 5, 2021. Salimbangon is now on his final term and his wife, Janice, may run for Congress in next year's elections.
  5. ↑ Palaubsanon, Mitchelle (June 10, 2018). "Benhur and Janice: Happy Together". The Freeman . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Old clans field election bets". SunStar Cebu . October 17, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2021. Martinez is expected to fight it out with Janice Salimbangon, the wife of Cebu 4th District Rep. Benhur Salimbangon.
  7. ↑ Libby, Gresheen Gift; Abatayo, Rosalie (May 14, 2019). "Gwen Garcia awaits proclamation as Cebu governor". CDN Digital. Retrieved January 5, 2021. Janice Salimbangon was elected representative of Cebu's fourth district. Salimbangon will replace her husband, incumbent Representative Benhur Salimbangon.
  8. ↑ Fernandez, Rona Joyce (May 15, 2019). "Cebu's old political clans still rule Cebu's polls". SunStar Cebu . Retrieved January 5, 2021. Unlike his children, former Bogo mayor Celestino "Junie" Martinez Jr. did not win his bid for fourth district representative against Janice Salimbangon, the wife of incumbent Rep. Benhur (Cebu, 4th).
  9. ↑ "COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP". congress.gov.ph. House of Representatives of the Philippines . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  10. ↑ Rubio, Gregg (September 9, 2019). "Highway to be named after Arroyo's grandpa". The Freeman . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Bantayan Island lots 'close to being declared alienable'". SunStar Cebu . November 16, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  12. ↑ Juntereal, CJ (December 19, 2019). "Rep. Salimbangon seeks to rationalize resources on Malapascua Island". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  13. ↑ Erram, Morexette Marie (June 4, 2020). "6 Cebuano lawmakers voted in favor of Anti-Terror Bill". CDN Digital. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  14. ↑ "This is the official statement of Cebu 4th District Representative Janice Salimbangon on why she voted in favor of the Anti-Terror Bill last June 3, 2020". CDN Digital. June 4, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  15. ↑ "LIST OF ELECTED MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES" (PDF). comelec.gov.ph. Commission on Elections. August 11, 2019. p. 23. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  16. ↑ Cordova, Calvin (December 25, 2020). "Former Cebu solon dies". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Salimbangon, Samboan mayor die". The Freeman . December 27, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021– via PressReader.
  18. ↑ Semilla, Nestle (December 24, 2020). "Former Cebu congressman dies". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  19. ↑ Saavedra, John Rey (May 16, 2019). "'Gwen' Garcia back as Cebu guv". Philippine News Agency . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 4th District of Cebu
2019–present		Incumbent
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.