Carmencita Reyes

Carmencita Ongsiako Reyes (November 9, 1931 – January 7, 2019[4]) was a Filipino politician and jurist. She served as an Assemblywoman[5] from 1985 to 1986, Congresswoman of Marinduque from 1978 to 1998[6] and 2007[7] to 2010, as well as governor from 1998 to 2007 and 2010 to her death.[2]

Carmencita Reyes
Governor of Marinduque
In office
June 30, 2010[1] – January 7, 2019
Vice GovernorAntonio Uy Jr.
Romulo Bacorro Jr.
Preceded byJose Antonio N. Carrion
Succeeded byRomulo Bacorro Jr.
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007[2]
Vice GovernorAndy Palma
Preceded byJose Antonio N. Carrion
Succeeded byJose Antonio N. Carrion
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marinduque's Lone District
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byEdmundo O. Reyes
Succeeded byLord Allan Jay Q. Velasco
In office
June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Preceded byPost created
Succeeded byEdmundo O. Reyes
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblywoman) from Marinduque
In office
June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986
Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblywoman) from Region IV-A
In office
June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984
Personal details
Born(1931-11-09)November 9, 1931
San Juan, Rizal, Philippine Islands
DiedJanuary 7, 2019(2019-01-07) (aged 87)
Manila, Philippines
Resting placeThe Heritage Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Political party
  • Bigkis Pinoy (2009–2019)
  • Liberal (2009–2018)
  • Lakas-CMD (1992–2009)
  • Independent (1986–1992)
  • UNA (2018–2019)
  • KBL (1978–1986)
Spouse(s)Edmundo Reyes Sr. (deceased)
ResidenceSanta Cruz, Marinduque
Boac, Marinduque
Alma materUniversity of Sto. Tomas
OccupationTeacher[3]
ProfessionPolitician

Batasang Pambansa Assemblywoman

Reyes won a seat in the Batasang Pambansa in 1984 under the ruling Kilusang Bagong Lipunan of President Ferdinand Marcos. Reyes was a close ally of the Marcos regime. Her husband, Edmundo M. Reyes, was appointed by President Marcos as the Commissioner on Immigration. Reyes served as an Assemblywoman until the 1986 People Power Revolution, drove Marcos out of power.

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References
  1. Obligacion, Eliseo J. "Velasco did it; The Nanay Returns". marinduquegov.
  2. Querubin, Gerald Gene R. "Solon's withdrawal stuns Marinduque". The Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013.
  3. Who's Who of Women in World Politics. Bowker-Saur. 1991. p. 200. ISBN 0-86291-627-5.
  4. Cinco, Maricar (2019-01-08). "Marinduque political matriarch Carmencita Reyes dies". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
  5. "G.R. No. 130872 March 25, 1999". LawPhiL (Philippines Law Project).
  6. Danguilan Vitug, Marites (December 3, 2009). "SC justice in partisan politics?". ABS-CBN.
  7. Porcalla, Delon (July 24, 2007). "DYNASTIES RULE IN 14th CONGRESS". Manila Star. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011.
Government offices
Preceded by
Jose Antonio N. Carrion		 Governor of Marinduque
2010 – 2019
1998 – 2007		 Succeeded by
Romulo Baccoro
Jose Antonio N. Carrion
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by
Edmundo O. Reyes
Congress Restored		 Representative, Lone District of Marinduque
2007–2010
1987–1998		 Succeeded by
Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco
Edmundo O. Reyes


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