David Catarina Suarez (born January 25, 1977) is a Filipino politician. He is the incumbent Representative of the 2nd District of Quezon in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He previously served as governor of Quezon from 2010 to 2019, vice governor of Quezon from 2004 to 2007, and councilor of Unisan from 2001 to 2004.
David C. Suarez | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| Assumed office January 22, 2024 | |
| House Speaker | Martin Romualdez |
| Preceded by | Ralph Recto |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon's 2nd District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Vicente Alcala |
| 28th Governor of Quezon | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Vicente Alcala (2010–2013) Samuel Nantes (2013–2019) |
| Preceded by | Kelly Portes (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Danilo Suarez |
| Vice Governor of Quezon | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Governor | Wilfrido Enverga |
| Preceded by | Jovito Talabong |
| Succeeded by | Kelly Portes |
| Member of the Unisan Municipal Council | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1977 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2001–2011; 2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | NUP (2011–2017) Nacionalista (2017–2022) |
| Spouse | Anna Marie Villaraza |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Residence(s) | Tiaong, Quezon |
| Alma mater | University of Asia and the Pacific |
| Nickname | Jay-Jay |
Suarez is the youngest child of former Quezon Governor Danilo Suarez and former Quezon's 3rd District Representative Aleta Suarez.[1][2]
Education
editHe attended the University of Asia and the Pacific where he attained a degree in Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Economics, Philosophy and Politics. He also had training in other educational institutes at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he had a short course on Local Legislation and on Local Governance and Public Management. He also finished a training on Public Administration at the International Academy for Leadership in Gummersbach, Germany.[2]
Political career
editSuarez was elected as a Municipal Councilor of Unisan, Quezon, a post which he served from 2001–2004. He also served as the President of Philippine Councilor's League Quezon Federation, a post which he was elected to also from 2001–2004. From 2004–2007, Suarez served as the Vice Governor of Quezon province. At the Department of Environment and Natural Resources from 2007–2009, Suarez was Assistant Secretary who was tasked to oversee the River Basin Control Office, while he also served as Program manager of the government body for South Luzon.[2]
Suarez was elected as Governor in 2010; he was re-elected in 2013 and in 2016.[2][3] In 2018, he transferred his residence to Tiaong.[4]
In 2019, he was elected representative of the 2nd district of Quezon. He was reelected in 2022 and re-joined Lakas–CMD ahead of the 19th Congress.[5][6] On January 29, 2024, Suarez was named as a Deputy Speaker, replacing Ralph Recto, who had left the House to become Finance Secretary.[7]
Awards
edit- Galing Pook Award for "Quezon's 2in1" - given by the Galing Pook Foundation in 2014.
- Galing Pook Award for "Lingap Kalusugan sa Barangay" also known as Health Coupon Program - given by the Galing Pook Foundation in 2014.
- Most Outstanding Governor in the field of Social Services - given by the Association of Social Workers of the PHilippines in 2014.
- Most Outstanding Governor in the field of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture.
- Seal of Good House Keeping - awarded by DILG in 2011.
- Outstanding LGU and Masigasig Award - given by the DOH - Center for Health and Development IV in 2011
- Adopt a School Program Award - given by the Department of Education in 2012
- Bukas Parangal ng Kagitingan - given by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council in 2012.
- Extra Mile Award - awarded by the Philippine Commission on Women and the Canadian Government in 2013 for empowering the institutionalizing Gender and Development in the Province.
- GREAT Women Award - awarded by the Canadian Government in 2013
Personal life
editHe is married to ALONA Partylist Representative Anna Marie Villaraza-Suarez, with three children; Athalia Marie, Amalia Marie and David Sebastian.
Electoral Performance
edit2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | David Suarez | 207,836 | 52.93 | |
| NPC | Proceso Alcala | 173,639 | 44.22 | |
| Reporma | Antonio Punzalan | 6,038 | 1.54 | |
| Independent | Abigail Jashael Bagabaldo | 3,129 | 0.80 | |
| Independent | Alejandro Nebu | 2,026 | 0.52 | |
| Total votes | 392,668 | 100.00 | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
2019
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | David Suarez | 171,903 | ||||
| Liberal | Proceso Alcala | 120,998 | ||||
| Aksyon | Amadeo Suarez | 2,699 | ||||
| PFP | Boyet Masilang | 3,957 | ||||
| DPP | Christian Señeres | 1,076 | ||||
| Margin of victory | ||||||
| Rejected ballots | ||||||
| Turnout | ||||||
| Nacionalista gain from PDP–Laban | ||||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | David Suarez | 744,796 | 97.10 | |
| LM | Teodorico Gonzales | 7,486 | 1.00 | |
| Independent | Rolando Merano | 6,864 | 0.90 | |
| Independent | Danny Pasatiempo | 4,093 | 0.50 | |
| Independent | Reynolfo Raquepo | 3,946 | 0.50 | |
| Margin of victory | 763,239 | 100.00 | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | ||||
| Total votes | 763,239 | 100.00 | ||
| NUP hold | ||||
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | David Suarez | 279,372 | 48.48 | |
| Liberal | Irvin Alcala | 244,600 | 42.44 | |
| Independent | Rolando Merano | 1,992 | 0.35 | |
| Margin of victory | 34,772 | 6.03% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 50,327 | 8.73 | ||
| Total votes | 576,291 | 100.00 | ||
| NUP hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas–Kampi | David Suarez | 397,858 | 53.84 | |||
| Liberal | Rafael Nantes | 333,292 | 45.11 | |||
| Independent | Rolando Rafa | 2,532 | 0.34 | |||
| Independent | Hobart Dator, Jr. | 2,459 | 0.33 | |||
| PGRP | Eduardo Cuenca | 1,218 | 0.16 | |||
| Independent | Buenaventura Pumarega | 853 | 0.12 | |||
| Independent | Glaceria Sta. Maria | 695 | 0.09 | |||
| Total votes | 738,907 | 100.00 | ||||
| Lakas–Kampi gain from Liberal | ||||||
References
edit- ^ "Binay promises pro-poor programs in Quezon province". CNN Philippines. February 26, 2016. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Governor David C. Suarez". Provincial Government of Quezon. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- ^ "Reelectionists dominate regions". The Manila Times. May 10, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "QUEZON POLLS Danny, Jayjay Suarez clobber Kulit, Procy Alcala in gov and cong'l fight". Sentinel Times. May 18, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ^ Mallati, Delfin Jr. (May 10, 2022). "Quezon province seen to have 1st woman gov". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (June 9, 2022). "23 more House members join Lakas-CMD party". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ Quismoro, Ellson (January 22, 2024). "Find out who replaced Ralph Recto as House deputy speaker". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 6, 2024.