The HonorablePeter Unabia | |
---|---|
Official portrait, 2022 | |
Governor of Misamis Oriental | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
Vice Governor | Jeremy Jonahmar Pelaez |
Preceded by | Yevgeny Vincente Emano |
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 1st district | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Vacant (Last held by Danilo Lagbas) |
Succeeded by | Christian Unabia |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Mamawag Unabia (1962-04-29) April 29, 1962 (age 62) Malaybalay, Philippines |
Nationality | Philippines |
Political party | Lakas–CMD (2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2016–2022) Liberal (2009–2016) |
Alma mater | Xavier University (Ateneo De Cagayan) (BS) |
Occupation | Businessperson, politician |
Peter Mamawag Unabia, known locally as Sr. Pedro, is a Filipino businessman and politician who currently serves as governor of Misamis Oriental since 2022. He previously served as a representative for Misamis Oriental's first congressional district and a vice mayor of the city of Gingoog.
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.
References
- Rosete, Franck Dick (11 May 2022). "Peter Unabia proclaimed governor of Misamis Oriental". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- Gallardo, Froilan (5 October 2021). "Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental". Rappler. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- 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.
Political offices | ||
---|---|---|
Preceded byYevgeny Emano | Governor of Misamis Oriental 2022-Present |
Incumbent |
House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
Preceded byVacant Last held by Danilo Lagbas |
Representative, 1st District of Misamis Oriental 2010-2019 |
Succeeded byChristian Unabia |