Manuel E. Zamora
Manuel E. "Way Kurat" Zamora (born November 16, 1950) is a Filipino politician. A former member of Lakas-CMD, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st District of Compostela Valley. First elected in 2001, he was re-elected in 2004 and 2007, and again in 2019.
Manuel Zamora | |
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.jpg) Manuel Zamora in March 2015 | |
| Vice Governor of Compostela Valley | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ramil L. Gentugaya |
| Succeeded by | Maria Carmen Zamora |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Compostela Valley's 1st District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Maria Carmen Zamora |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Rogelio Sarmiento |
| Succeeded by | Maria Carmen Zamora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1950 |
| Political party | LAKAS-CMD Party (1998-2012) Liberal Party (2012-2016) PDP-Laban (2016-present) |
Zamora is an agriculturist and farmer by profession. He has attracted media attention for his colorful personality and for habits such as regularly commuting from home to work in Congress on a bicycle.[1] His life story was once featured on the ABS-CBN dramatic series Maalaala Mo Kaya.[2]
Zamora makes his appearance in 1 vs 100 Philippine game show as 1 of the 100 mob members, defeating the "One" Sen. Kiko Pangilinan.
Notes
- Jerry Orbos, S.V.D. (2004-06-25). "Self-denial and sacrifice". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- "A Congressman's Life". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
References
- "Member Information: Manuel E. Zamora". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- "Manuel E. Zamora" (PDF). Curriculum Vitae. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
| Preceded by Rogelio Sarmiento |
Representative, 1st District of Compostela Valley 2001–2010 |
Succeeded by Maria Carmen Zamora |
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