Richelle Singson-Michael

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Richelle Singson-Michael
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Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
for Ako Ilocano Ako
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Personal details
Born (1981-11-10) November 10, 1981 (age 43)
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Spouse
Richard Peter Michael
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(m. 2010)​
Parent
Residence(s) Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
OccupationPolitician, businesswoman
ProfessionArchitect

Richelle Raia Louise Singson-Michael is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who served as a representative for the Ako Ilocano Ako Partylist in the House of Representatives.

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Early life

Richelle Raia Louise Singson was born on November 10, 1981, in San Juan, Metro Manila, to Agnes and Chavit Singson. [1] [2] She is eight among Chavit's children. [3] Singson-Michael attended the International School Manila and graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman where she obtained her architecture degree. [4]

Political career

The Ako Ilocano Ako partylist won a seat at the House of Representatives via the 2022 election. This was filled by Singson-Michael. [4] She was Ako Ilocano Ako's first nominee, with his cousin Allen and brother Christian being the second and third nominees respectively. [5] [6]

Other

She is an architect and heads the R.S. Michael Architecture firm and the CEO of the Platinum Skies Aviation charter airline. [3]

Singson-Michael was also the chairperson of the Miss Universe Host Committee which organized the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines. [7]

Personal life

Singson-Michael married Richard Peter Michael in 2010. [8] She is a resident of Narvacan. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Certificate of Nomination - Ako Ilocano Ako" (PDF). Commission on Elections. October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ Macatiag, Jenny Fatima (November 14, 2024). "Richelle's night to remember". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Romulo, Mons (August 29, 2019). "Her father's daughter". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Richelle Singson". Rappler. February 9, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ Guda, Kenneth Roland (February 23, 2022). "Politicians, their spouses, siblings and children pack the party-list race". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ "In 2022 poll, party-lists still 'backdoor' for political dynasties". Bulatlat. May 24, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Richelle Singson-Michael: The silent force behind Miss Universe 2016". The Philippine Star. January 8, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Litton, Johnny (May 6, 2010). "A fragrant new year". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
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