Peter Unabia Explained

Peter Unabia
Office:Governor of Misamis Oriental
Term Start:June 30, 2022
Predecessor:Yevgeny Vincente Emano
1Blankname:Vice Governor
1Namedata:Jeremy Jonahmar Pelaez
Office1:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 1st district
Term Start1:June 30, 2010
Term End1:June 30, 2019
Predecessor1:Vacant
Successor1:Christian Unabia
Birth Name:Peter Mamawag Unabia
Birth Date:1962 4, mf=yes
Birth Place:Managok

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines

Nationality:Filipino
Party:Lakas-CMD (2022-present)
Otherparty:PDP-Laban (2016-2022)
Liberal (2009-2016)
Alma Mater:Xavier University (Ateneo De Cagayan) (BS)
Occupation:Businessperson, politician
Honorific Prefix:The Honorable

Peter Mamawag Unabia, known locally as Sr. Pedro, is a Filipino businessman and politician who currently serves as governor of Misamis Oriental since 2022.[1] He previously served as a representative for Misamis Oriental's first congressional district and a vice mayor of the city of Gingoog.[2]

Career

Prior to his entry into politics, he worked as a detail man at Unilab. After leaving the company, he established the Cagayan de Oro branch of the Malaybalay-based Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro, a business owned by his brother named after the popular Visayan radio drama program "Ang Manok ni San Pedro" of Julian "Teban" Daan.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Unabia proclaimed governor of Misamis Oriental. 11 May 2022. Franck Dick. Rosete. Manila Bulletin . 22 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental. 5 October 2021. Froilan. Gallardo. Rappler . 22 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Down but not out: How perseverance led to Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro’s success. 23 August 2021. Mike. Baños. Rappler . 22 August 2023.