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 Davao de Oro (formerly Compostela Valley). First elected in 2001, he was re-elected in 2004 and 2007, and again in 2019.

Manuel Zamora
Manuel Zamora in March 2015
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Davao de Oro's 1st District
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byMaria Carmen Zamora
Succeeded byMaria Carmen Zamora
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byRogelio Sarmiento
Succeeded byMaria Carmen Zamora
Vice Governor of Compostela Valley
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byRamil L. Gentugaya
Succeeded byMaria Carmen Zamora
Personal details
Born (1950-11-16) November 16, 1950
Political partyLakas–CMD Party (1998-2012)
Liberal Party (2012-2016)
PDP–Laban (2016-present)
ProfessionAgriculturist and farmer

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]

In the current 18th Congress, Zamora is the vice-chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations and member of the Committees on Accounts, Games and Amusements, and Overseas Workers Affairs.[3]

Notes
  1. Jerry Orbos, S.V.D. (2004-06-25). "Self-denial and sacrifice". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
  2. "A Congressman's Life". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
  3. "Hon. Zamora, Manuel "Way Kurat" E." House of Representatives (18th Congress). Retrieved December 13, 2020.

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