Sherwin Tugna

Sherwin Tugna is a three-term Filipino congressman who represented the Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) party-list group in the 15th,[1] 16th, and 17th Congresses of the Philippines. He served his first term in the House of Representatives of the Philippines after CIBAC won two seats in the 2010 national elections. Tugna would go on to become one of the Assistant Majority Leaders of the 15th Congress.[2] He ran for his third term in Congress through CIBAC Party-List in the 2016 general election where his party won a seat, sending Tugna to the 17th Congress of the Philippines.[3] He presently sits as the Chairman of the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms (Journal #8).[4]

The Honourable Sherwin N. Tugna
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Citizens' Battle Against Corruption
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Personal details
Born	(1977-10-15) October 15, 1977
Political party	CIBAC
Spouse(s)	Eleanor "Joni" Villanueva (until her death)
Children	Eleana Doreen Joaquin Eduardo Elia Grace Lexi Joy
Alma mater	University of Santo Tomas
Profession	Lawyer

Early life

Born Sherwin Najito Tugna to parents Mila N. Tugna and Sergio T. Tugna on October 15, 1977, Sherwin Tugna is the eldest of two children.

Education

Tugna attended the Dominican Order-run University of Santo Tomas from grade school up to college. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Economics degree in 1998. He was a member of the UST Varsity Football Team and competed in University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) tournaments.

After graduating from college, Tugna joined a pharmaceutical company and worked as a medical representative for 4 years before enrolling in the Juris Doctor program of the Ateneo Law School where he graduated in 2006. He was accepted to the bar in 2007.[5]

Career

Before entering the political scene, Tugna worked for two private law firms: Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices and Puyat Jacinto and Santos Law Office.

He is currently the chairman of the legal affairs committee of the Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) party-list group[5] and the sitting representative of CIBAC in the House of Representatives.

In the 15th Congress

Tugna was first elected into office in May 2010 and took his oath of office in August of the same year. He then became one of the Assistant Majority Floor Leaders of the 15th Congress and a member of the following Congressional committees:[2]

• Rules

Assistant Majority Leader (Journal #18)

• Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources

Member for the Majority (Journal #20)

• Banks and Financial Intermediaries

Member for the Majority (Journal #22)

• Basic Education and Culture

Member for the Majority (Journal #20)

• Economic Affairs

Member for the Majority (Journal #72)

• Foreign Affairs

Member for the Majority (Journal #20)

• Good Government and Public Accountability

Member for the Majority (Journal #20)

• Government Enterprises and Privatization

Member for the Majority (Journal #20)

• Trade and Industry

Member for the Majority (Journal #29)

• Transportation

Member for the Majority (Journal #63)

Impeachment participation

Tugna used his expertise of the law as one of the lead prosecutors during the historic impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona from January 16 to May 29, 2012.[6] His participation was in conjunction with CIBAC Party’s advocacy of good governance and accountability.[7]

Personal life

Tugna married Eleanor "Joni" J. Villanueva on May 11, 2002. The couple is blessed with four children, Doreen, Joaquin, Elia and Lexi Joy. Joni Villanueva-Tugna ran for, and was elected, mayor of Bocaue, Bulacan in the 2016 Philippine general elections.[8] Villanueva died on May 28, 2020 from bacterial pneumonia.

References

1. "House of Representatives - 15th Congress of the Philippines". Congress.gov.ph. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
2. "House of Representatives - 15th Congress of the Philippines". Congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
3. "House of Representatives - 17th Congress of the Philippines". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
4. "House of Representatives House Journals". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
5. "Rep. Sherwin N. Tugna". Cibac.org. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
6. "Meet the prosecution team for the Corona impeachment trial | News | GMA News Online | The Go-To Site for Filipinos Everywhere". Gmanetwork.com. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
7. "Our Advocacy". Cibac.org. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
8. "Joni Villanueva wins coin toss for Bocaue mayoralty post". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2017-03-24.