Romero Federico Saenz Quimbo (born December 12, 1969), better known as Miro Quimbo, is a Filipino politician who served as the representative for Marikina's 2nd congressional district from 2010 to 2019.
Miro Quimbo | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – July 25, 2018 | |
| House Speaker | Pantaleon Alvarez |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marikina's 2nd district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Del de Guzman |
| Succeeded by | Stella Quimbo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Romero Federico Saenz Quimbo December 12, 1969 Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines[1] |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2009–2024) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Marikina, Metro Manila |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official Website of Miro Quimbo |
Education
editQuimbo spent the first two years of elementary school at the Sacred Heart College in Catbalogan, Samar. He transferred to the Marist School in Marikina where he eventually finished his elementary and secondary education.[citation needed]
He enrolled at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City for his undergraduate and law degrees. At UP, he was one of the most recognized and accomplished student leaders. He was a member of the UP Student Council for a number of years, captain of the UP Law Debate Team, and a member of the UP Alpha Sigma Fraternity.[citation needed]
Professional life
editHe started his legal practice with the law firm of Poblador Bautista and Reyes, one of the noted litigation firms in the Philippines.[citation needed]
He would join the Pag-IBIG Fund in 2001 as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In 2002, he was appointed as head of the same agency until end of 2008. During that period, the Fund became the most profitable government corporation and was consistently listed in the top ten corporations in the Philippines. In 2008, the Pag-IBIG Fund was awarded the United Nations Scroll of Honour for its outstanding and innovative housing programs, a first for any Philippine government agency. That same year, the Fund was given an AAA corporate rating, a distinction given to a government corporation for the first time.[citation needed]
Ten Outstanding Young Men of 2007
editHe was recognized by the Philippine Jaycees as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of 2007 for his outstanding leadership of the Pag-IBIG Fund.[citation needed]
Political career
editFrom 2010 to 2019, he served as the representative for the 2nd District of Marikina for three consecutive terms. He was preceded by Del de Guzman, who won as mayor of Marikina in 2010, and was succeeded by his spouse, Stella Quimbo.[2]
On August 6, 2024, he left the Liberal Party and joined the largest party in the House of Representatives under the Marcos Jr. administration, Lakas-CMD, headed by presidential cousin and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez[3]
Personal life
editQuimbo is married to Stella Alabastro Quimbo and has 4 children – 3 sons and a daughter.
See also
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