Ramon Durano VI | |
---|---|
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's Fifth District | |
In office June 30, 2016 –June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Ace Durano |
Succeeded by | Vincent Franco D. Frasco |
In office June 9,2005 –June 30,2013 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Ace Durano |
Succeeded by | Joseph Ace Durano |
Personal details | |
Born | Cebu,Philippines | February 7,1969
Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition |
Residence | Danao |
Alma mater | College of Notre Dame Belmont,California and Masters in Asian Institute of Management |
Occupation | Businessman |
Profession | Politician |
Ramon Hotchkiss Durano VI (born February 7,1969),also known as Red Durano,is a Filipino politician. A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition,he was elected to the House of Representatives of the Philippines in a 2005 special election,succeeding his brother Joseph Ace Durano as the Representative of the Fifth District of Cebu,following his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Tourism.
He served as the Chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Affairs during the 15th Congress and currently the Chairperson of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture in the 17th Congress. Additionally,he is also the Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy and the House Committee on Ways and Means. He is known as the "Father of Cooperativism" in the Fifth District of Cebu. As a political figure,he is the Party President of the local political party,Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (BAKUD). Under his leadership,the party has wielded solid support from among the residents of the 5th District of Cebu which comprises Liloan,Compostela,Carmen,Cebu,Catmon,Cebu,Sogod,Borbon,San Francisco,Poro,Tudela,Pilar and Danao. He has authored various legislation aimed at socio-economic development particularly the reclassification of the Camotes Islands from timberland into alienable and disposable in order to usher in unprecedented economic growth. He has extended assistance to families in need especially during medical emergencies. He allocated appropriations at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center,Danao Provincial Hospital,Everseley Childs Sanitarium. He also extends scholarship to deserving college students and free skills training through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. He has ensured the building of roads and community centers in the 210 barangays of his district.
Red Durano as he is fondly called by the people finished his bachelor's degree from the College of Notre Dame in Belmont,California. He proceeded to take up a master's degree in Business from the Asian Institute of Management. He took over the family business and eventually made his way to public service. He served for three years as the Vice Mayor of Danao from 2013 to 2016.
He is the son of Danao Mayor Ramon "Nito" D. Durano III who also served for nine years as the Congressman of the same district. His grandfather,Ramon M. Durano Sr. also became the Congressman of the district. He comes from a family of public servants dating back to the early American period down to the present.
Tomas dela Rama Osmeña,known as Tommy Osmeña,is a Filipino politician who served as the Mayor of Cebu City thrice:first from 1987 to 1995,again from 2001 to 2010,and lastly from 2016 to 2019. He also served as Congressman representing the second district of Cebu City from 2010 to 2013. He is a grandson of former Philippine President Sergio Osmeña.
José"Peping" Sumulong Cojuangco Jr. is a Filipino former congressman and the 9th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee from 2004 to 2018. He is a member of the influential Cojuangco political family.
Elections were held in Central Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 10,2010.
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.
A special election for Cebu's 5th district seat in the House of Representatives of the Philippines was held on May 30,2005.
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.
Local elections were held in Cebu on May 9,2016,as part of the 2016 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.
Elections were held in Central Visayas for seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines on May 9,2016.
Nicolas Gandiongco Escario was a Filipino Visayan physician,educator,and legislator from Cebu,Philippines. He served as Mayor of Cebu City,member of the Cebu provincial board,and member of the House of Representatives (1950–1957). In 1946,he founded Cebu Institute of Technology.
Maximino Jaen Noel was a Filipino politician and the longest-serving congressman from Cebu,Philippines. Representing Cebu's 3rd district,he was a member of the House of Representatives from 1928 to 1934,1945 to 1949 and 1953 to 1965. He was a member of the National Assembly from 1938 to 1941.
Isidro Kintanar y Camasura was a Filipino Visayan lawyer,politician,and legislator from Cebu,Philippines. He was elected mayor of the municipality of Argao (1952–1954) and Member of the House of Representatives for Cebu's 4th legislative district (1953–1968).
Miguel Diosomito Cuenco was a Filipino Visayan lawyer,journalist,and legislator from Cebu,Philippines. Except the years from 1946 to 1949,he served as member of the Lower House of Congress representing the 5th legislative district of Cebu from 1935 until 1965.
Ramon "Nito" Duterte Durano III is a Filipino politician from Danao,Cebu,Philippines. He currently serves as the mayor of Danao. Durano previously served as vice mayor along with his brother,former mayor Ramon "Boy" Durano,Jr.
Peter John Durano Calderon is a Filipino politician and lawyer serving as the representative for the 7th district of Cebu since 2016. He served as mayor of Samboan,Cebu from 2001 to 2007 and as member of the Cebu Provincial Board representing the 2nd district from 2007 to 2016.
Wilfredo "Willy" Sardido Caminero is a Filipino politician who served as the representative for the 2nd district of Cebu from 2013 to 2022. He served as mayor of Argao,Cebu from 1998 to 2007 and as member of the Cebu Provincial Board representing the 2nd district from 2007 to 2013.
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.
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.
Raymond Democrito Cañete Mendoza is a Filipino politician and labor leader,serving as the representative of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) Party-list and is currently one of the Deputy Speakers in the House of Representatives. He is TUCP's representative to the 14th,15th,16th,17th,18th,and 19th Congresses of the Republic of the Philippines. Since 2016,he serves as the President of TUCP,the largest labor center and confederation of labor federations in the Philippines.