Carmencita Reyes
Carmencita Ongsiako Reyes (November 9, 1931 – January 7, 2019) was a Filipina politician and jurist. She served as an Assemblywoman from 1985 to 1986, Congresswoman of Marinduque from 1978 to 1998 and 2007 to 2010,and governor from 1998 to 2007 and 2010 to her death.[4][5][6][7][2]
Carmencita Reyes | |
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| Governor of Marinduque | |
| In office June 30, 2010[1] – January 7, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Antonio Uy Jr. Romulo Bacorro Jr. |
| Preceded by | Jose Antonio N. Carrion |
| Succeeded by | Romulo Bacorro Jr. |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007[2] | |
| Vice Governor | Andy Palma |
| Preceded by | Jose Antonio N. Carrion |
| Succeeded by | Jose Antonio N. Carrion |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marinduque's Lone District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Edmundo O. Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Edmundo O. Reyes |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblywoman) from Marinduque | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblywoman) from Region IV-A | |
| In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1931 San Juan, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 7, 2019 (aged 87) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | The Heritage Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | UNA (2018–2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Bigkis Pinoy (2009–2019) Liberal (2009–2018) Lakas-CMD (1992–2009) Independent (1986–1992) KBL (1978–1986) |
| Spouse | Edmundo Reyes Sr. (deceased) |
| Children | Regina Reyes Mandanas (deceased) |
| Relatives | Sandro Reyes (grandson) |
| Residence(s) | Santa Cruz, Marinduque Boac, Marinduque |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Teacher[3] |
| Profession | Politician |
Batasang Pambansa Assemblywoman
Reyes won a seat in the Batasang Pambansa in 1984 under the ruling Kilusang Bagong Lipunan of President Ferdinand Marcos. Reyes was a close ally of the Marcos regime. Her husband, Edmundo M. Reyes, was appointed by President Marcos as the Commissioner on Immigration. Reyes served as an Assemblywoman until the 1986 People Power Revolution, which drove Marcos out of power.
References
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- Querubin, Gerald Gene R. "Solon's withdrawal stuns Marinduque". The Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013.
- Who's Who of Women in World Politics. Bowker-Saur. 1991. p. 200. ISBN 0-86291-627-5.
- Cinco, Maricar (2019-01-08). "Marinduque political matriarch Carmencita Reyes dies". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
- "G.R. No. 130872 March 25, 1999". LawPhiL (Philippines Law Project).
- Danguilan Vitug, Marites (December 3, 2009). "SC justice in partisan politics?". ABS-CBN.
- Porcalla, Delon (July 24, 2007). "DYNASTIES RULE IN 14th CONGRESS". Manila Star. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011.
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