Danilo Fernandez

Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
	In office; July 22, 2019 – November 18, 2020
House Speaker	Alan Peter Cayetano; Lord Allan Velasco
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Arlene Arcillas
	In office; June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by	Uliran Joaquin
Succeeded by	Arlene Arcillas
Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
	In office; June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Vice Mayor	Arnold Arcillas
Preceded by	Arlene Arcillas
Succeeded by	Arlene Arcillas
Vice Governor of Laguna
	In office; June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004
Governor	Teresita Lazaro
Preceded by	Teresita Lazaro
Succeeded by	Edwin Olivarez
Member of the Laguna Provincial Board from the 4th District
	In office; June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Personal details
Born	January 14, 1966; Philippines
Political party	NUP
Spouse(s)	Sheila Ysrael
Children	3
Residence	Santa Rosa, Laguna
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Optometrician, Actor[1]

Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez[2] (born January 14, 1966), more commonly known as Dan Fernandez, is a Filipino politician, actor, and optometrician who is currently serving as a representative of the 1st District of Laguna. He also previously served as a Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2020.[3] Prior to his election in the Congress, he served as a former member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the Vice Governor of Laguna under the governorship of Teresita Lazaro, and Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna. He also ran for governor in 2004 but lost to Governor Lazaro.

Acting career

Dan Fernandez was known for acting in Balawis (1996), Mara Clara: The Movie (1996), and Honor Thy Father (2015).[4]

House of Representatives (2007-2016)

After losing the 2004 gubernatorial elections, Fernandez decided to return to politics by running for congressman at the first district of Laguna. He won the elections defeating Atty. Nereo Joaquin Jr., the son of former Representatives Nereo and Uliran Joaquin.

Fernandez ran for re-election in 2010 and won defeating his predecessor, Uliran Joaquin. He was once again re-elected in 2013.

As a member of the House of Representatives, Fernandez sponsored and authored 19 House measures. He also co-authored 13 House Bills and Resolutions.

Fernandez served on numerous committees as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives:

Ecology
Dangerous Drugs
Justice
Labor and Employment
Public Information
Public Order and Safety
Southern Tagalog Development
Trade and Industry
Transportation

Mayor of Santa Rosa (2016-2019)

Fernandez ran for Mayor of Santa Rosa City in 2016. He won the elections, defeating two opponents. However, in 2019, he decided not to seek re-election to seek a comeback to the Congress.

House of Representatives (2019-present)

He was elected to his fourth term as Representative of the 1st District of Laguna without having any opponents in 2019. He was then named as one of the Deputy Speakers under the new Speakership of Alan Peter Cayetano.[5] He is one of the 70 congressmen who voted against the renewal of the ABS-CBN franchise. He was removed as the Deputy Speaker on November 18, 2020.[6]

Personal life

Fernandez is married to actress Sheila Ysrael.[7]

References

"First District Representative". City Government of Sta. Rosa Laguna. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
Know your Candidates
"House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
"Dan Fernandez". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
Reganit, Jose Cielito (25 July 2019). "House begins filling committee rosters". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
Cruz, RG (November 18, 2020). "More Cayetano allies removed from key positions in Velasco's house". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
"Lolit Solis apologizes after believing rumor that Ivana Alawi is dating Dan Fernandez". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-04.

External links

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Uliran Joaquin	Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District 2007–2016	Succeeded by Arlene Arcillas
Preceded by Arlene Arcillas	Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District 2019–present	Succeeded by Incumbent
Political offices
Preceded by Teresita Lazaro	Vice Governor of Laguna 2001–2004	Succeeded by Edwin Olivarez
Preceded by Arlene Arcillas	Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna 2016–2019	Succeeded by Arlene Arcillas

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[1] "First District Representative". City Government of Sta. Rosa Laguna. Retrieved November 19, 2020.

[2] Know your Candidates

[3] "House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-02-25.

[4] "Dan Fernandez". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-02-25.

[5] Reganit, Jose Cielito (25 July 2019). "House begins filling committee rosters". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved 15 May 2020.

[6] Cruz, RG (November 18, 2020). "More Cayetano allies removed from key positions in Velasco's house". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 19, 2020.

[7] "Lolit Solis apologizes after believing rumor that Ivana Alawi is dating Dan Fernandez". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-04.