Maria Fe Abunda

Maria Fe Abunda
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Eastern Samar's Lone District
In office
June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025
Preceded byBen Evardone
Succeeded bySheen Gonzales
Mayor of Borongan
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byFidel V. Anacta
Succeeded byJose Ivan Dayan Agda
Personal details
BornMaria Fe Romerica Abunda
(1957-11-03) November 3, 1957 (age 69)
Borongan, Samar, Philippines
PartyLakas (2023–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2021–2023)
Liberal (2012–2021)
RelativesBoy Abunda (brother)
ProfessionPolitician

Maria Fe Romerica Abunda (Tagalog pronunciation: [ʔaˈbʊnda]; born November 8, 1957) is a Filipino politician. She served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing Eastern Samar's Lone District from 2019 to 2025. She served as the mayor of Borongan from 2010 to 2019. She became the first woman to be elected as Eastern Samar representative. She is the sister of television host Boy Abunda.

Political career

Mayor of Borongan (2010–2019)

Abunda became the Mayor of Borongan, the capital city of the province of Eastern Samar, from 2010 to 2019. During her mayoral tenure, she received criticism regarding her affiliations with political parties.

House of Representatives (2019–2025)

Having been elected in 2019, Abunda represented Eastern Samar's Lone District. She was re-elected in 2022 but lost re-election in 2025 to Guiuan Mayor Sheen Gonzales. While in Congress, she authored and co-authored several House bills and republic acts.

Other appointments (2022–2025)

  • Vice-Chairman, Committee on Basic Education And Culture
  • Vice-Chairman, Committee on Higher And Technical Education
  • Vice-Chairman, Committee on Poverty Alleviation
  • Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Member, Committee on Health
  • Member, Committee on Social Services
  • Member, Committee on Tourism
  • Member, Committee on Trade And Industry
  • Member, Committee on Visayas Development
  • Member, Committee on Women And Gender Equality

References

  1. 1 2 Joey Gabieta (May 17, 2019). "Boy Abunda sis is new Eastern Samar rep". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  2. ↑ Raymundo Antonio (August 15, 2022). "Lakas-CMD membership in House continues to swell". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  3. ↑ Dennis Gutierrez (August 16, 2022). "2 more House members join Lakas-CMD". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Moises Cruz (August 23, 2022). "New district for Eastern Samar eyed". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Derek Alviola (May 6, 2016). "Borongan City mayor: 'We are not traitors'". Rappler. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ ABUNDA, MARIA FE R. | Senate of the Philippines | LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL RESOURCES