Danilo Fernandez

Danilo Ramon Subiaga Fernandez[1] (born January 14, 1966) or more commonly known as Dan Fernandez, is a Filipino politician, actor, and optometrician who is currently serving as a repsentative of the 1st District of Laguna and a Deputy Speaker.[2] Prior to his election in the Congress, he was 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 former Governor Lazaro.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Subiaga and the surname or paternal family name is Fernandez.
Danilo Ramon S. Fernandez
Deputy Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives
Assumed office
July 22, 2019
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's First District
Assumed office
June 30, 2019
Preceded byArlene Arcillas
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byUliran Joaquin
Succeeded byArlene Arcillas
Mayor of Santa Rosa City
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019
Vice MayorArnold B. Arcillas
Preceded byArlene Arcillas
Succeeded byArlene Arcillas
Vice Governor of Laguna
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004
GovernorTeresita Lazaro
Preceded byTeresita Lazaro
Succeeded byEdwin Olivarez
Member of Laguna's Sangguniang Panlalawigan from the 4th District
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Personal details
Born (1966-01-14) January 14, 1966
Philippines
Political partyNational Unity Party (Philippines)
Spouse(s)Sheila Ysrael
Children3
ResidenceSanta Rosa, Laguna
OccupationActor, politician
ProfessionOptometrician

Acting career

Dan Fernandez was known for acting in Balawis (1996), Mara Clara: The Movie (1996), and Honor Thy Father (2015).[3]

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 reelection in 2010 and won defeating his predecessor, Uliran Joaquin. He was once again reelected 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.[4]. He is one of the 70 congressman who voted against the renewal of the ABS-CBN Franchise.

Personal life

Fernandez is married to actress Sheila Ysrael.[5]

References
  1. Know your Candidates
  2. "House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  3. "Dan Fernandez". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  4. Reganit, Jose Cielito (25 July 2019). "House begins filling committee rosters". Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  5. "Lolit Solis apologizes after believing rumor that Ivana Alawi is dating Dan Fernandez". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by
Arlene Arcillas		 Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District
June 30, 2019–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Uliran Joaquin		 Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Laguna's 1st District
June 30, 2007–June 30, 2016		 Succeeded by
Arlene Arcillas
Political offices
Preceded by
Arlene Arcillas		 Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna
June 30, 2016–June 30, 2019		 Succeeded by
Arlene Arcillas
Preceded by
Teresita Lazaro		 Vice Governor of Laguna
June 30, 2001–June 30, 2004		 Succeeded by
Edwin Olivarez


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