Miguel Luis "Migz" Reyes Villafuerte (Tagalog: [migs bɪljaˈpwɛɾtɛ]) (born January 21, 1989)[1] is a Filipino politician and model, who has been Governor of Camarines Sur from 2013 to 2022. He graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
Migz Villafuerte | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 5th district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jocelyn Fortuno |
| 30th Governor of Camarines Sur | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Fortunato Peña (2013–2019) Romulo Hernandez (2019) Imelda Papin (2019–2022) |
| Preceded by | Luis Raymund Villafuerte |
| Succeeded by | Vincenzo Renato Luigi Villafuerte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Miguel Luis Reyes Villafuerte January 21, 1989 Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Political party | NUP (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP (2018–2024) Nacionalista (2012–2018) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Luis Villafuerte, Sr. (grandfather) Luis Raymund Villafuerte (father) Vincenzo Renato Luigi Villafuerte (brother) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Pili, Camarines Sur |
| Alma mater | University of San Diego (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician, model |
He is from the Villafuerte clan; his grandfather, Luis Villafuerte, was a congressman from 2004 to 2013 and former governor of the same province from 1988 to 1992 and from 1995 to 2004. His father is Luis Raymund Villafuerte, who served as a governor from 2004 to 2013, while his paternal grandmother, Nelly Favis Villafuerte, is a former member of the Monetary Board.
Political life
editVillafuerte was elected Governor of Camarines Sur in 2013, defeating his grandfather Luis. At the age of 24, he is the youngest elected governor in Philippine history, surpassing Mark Lapid. Along with Jolo Revilla (then Vice-Governor of Cavite), Villafuerte is among the youngest politicians elected in the 2013 polls.[2] He was reelected to office in the 2016 and 2019 polls, while his father was likewise elected to Congress as Camarines Sur Representative. His grandfather, on the other hand, lost his Congressional bid during the 2016 and 2019 elections.
Controversies
editIn 2014, Villafuerte was accused of involvement in the murders of four residents in Barangay Gata, Caramoan. The National Police Commission suspended his control over the local police to ensure a fair investigation.[3]
On October 24, 2024, during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Trami (Kristine), Villafuerte was seen distributing cash to flood victims in Camarines Sur from a boat, prompting mixed reactions from the public and media. He also denied reports of being in Siargao during the typhoon, stating that he has returned to the province by October 21, when Bicol Region was placed in Red Alert Status, a day before the massive flooding.[4][5] He said that he was in Siargao for a "tourism benchmarking" with the Sangguniang Kabataan officials of Camarines Sur from October 19 to 21.[6]
Personal life
editIn July 2021, Villafuerte married model and former beauty pageant titleholder Rachel Peters in a civil ceremony.[7][8] In October 2021, Peters gave birth to their first child.[9][10] Their second child, a boy, was born in July 2023.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Miguel Luis Reyes Villafuerte". Geni.com. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Ong, Czarina (May 18, 2013). "Migz Villafuerte youngest Gov, Jolo Revilla youngest vice Gov". Ugnayan. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Beware of CamSur gov's diversionary tactic". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 17, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Gulla, Vivienne (October 24, 2024). "Villafuerte denies staying in Siargao while storm battered CamSur". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "Bicol Region, isinailalim sa Red Alert Status bilang paghahanda sa bagyong Kristine - OCD". Radyo Pilipinas (in Filipino). October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Serato, Arniel (October 25, 2024). "Luigi Villafuerte addresses "fake news" about Siargao trip". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "Rachel Peters, Migz Villafuerte tie the knot in civil ceremony". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "IN PHOTOS: Rachel Peters and Migz Villafuerte are now married!". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Rachel Peters gives birth to baby girl". ABS-CBN News. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Rachel Peters welcomes baby girl". GMA News Online. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (July 23, 2024). "Rachel Peters gives birth to second child with Migz Villafuerte". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 25, 2024.