Peter Unabia

Peter Mamawag Unabia, known locally as Sr. Pedro, is a Filipino businessman and politician who currently serves as governor of Misamis Oriental since 2022.[1] He previously served as a representative for Misamis Oriental's first congressional district and a vice mayor of the city of Gingoog.[2]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mamawag and the surname or paternal family name is Unabia.
The Honorable
Peter Unabia
Official portrait, 2022
Governor of Misamis Oriental
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Vice GovernorJeremy Jonahmar Pelaez
Preceded byYevgeny Vincente Emano
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byVacant
(Last held by Danilo Lagbas)
Succeeded byChristian Unabia
Personal details
Born
Peter Mamawag Unabia

Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines
OccupationBusinessperson, politician

Career

Prior to his entry into politics, he worked as a detail man at Unilab. After leaving the company, he established the Cagayan de Oro branch of the Malaybalay-based Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro, a business owned by his brother named after the popular Visayan radio drama program "Ang Manok ni San Pedro" of Julian "Teban" Daan.[3]

References
  1. Rosete, Franck Dick (11 May 2022). "Peter Unabia proclaimed governor of Misamis Oriental". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. Gallardo, Froilan (5 October 2021). "Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental". Rappler. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. Baños, Mike (23 August 2021). "Down but not out: How perseverance led to Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro's success". Rappler. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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