Mitos Magsaysay
Ma. Milagros "Mitos" Habana-Magsaysay (born January 4, 1964), is a Filipino politician who served as Congresswoman of the 1st district of Zambales[1] from 2004 to 2013, and was a senatorial candidate of the United Nationalist Alliance in the 2013 elections.[2]
Ma. Milagros Habana-Magsaysay | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zambales' 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | James Gordon Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey Khonghun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1964 Castillejos, Zambales |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2004-2012) United Nationalist Alliance (2012-2019) PDP-Laban (2019-present) |
| Spouse(s) | Jesus Vicente Magsaysay |
| Relations | Vicente Magsaysay (father-in-law) |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Politician |
Political career
She has been a representative on the 1st District on Zambales for 3 consecutive terms.[3][4]
Mitos Magsaysay claimed on February 2013 that the Liberal Party is using arm-twisting tactics on some politicians and local executives who are friendly to United Nationalist Alliance (UNA).[5]
On November 27, 2018, Mitos Magsaysay officially filed her certificate of candidacy for Congressman of the 1st district of Zambales and Olongapo City.To reclaim her seat in the House of Representatives, she will be up against incumbent 1st District Congressman Jeffrey Khonghun who is gunning for his 3rd and last term as representative of the first district of Zambales.[6]
Personal life
She is married to Jesus Vicente Magasaysay, son of former Zambales Governor Vicente Magsaysay.
Awards
Emeritus Hall of Famer, Most Outstanding Congresswoman for 6 years.[7]
References
- "Mitos locks horns with Andaya over Ombudsman's budget". ABS-CBN News. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- "Chiz, Tingting complete UNA's senatorial slate". GMA News. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?congress=15&id=magsaysay-m
- "HOUSE MEMBERS 15th Congress of the Philippines". Congress.ph.
- "LP using arm-twisting tactics on local execs". Inquirer News.
- https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/217866-mitos-magsaysay-running-for-representive-zambales-replacing-father-in-law
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
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| Preceded by James Gordon Jr. |
Member of the House of Representatives from the 1st District of Zambales 2004-present |
Succeeded by Jeff Khonghun |