Wilter Palma II explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Wilter "Sharky" Palma II
Birth Name:Wilter Wee Palma II
Birth Date:4 August 1982
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Lakas–CMD (2019–present)
Otherparty:PDP–Laban (2016–2019)
Liberal (until 2016)
Nickname:Sharky
Office:Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's 1st district
Termstart:June 30, 2016
Termend:June 30, 2022
Predecessor:Belma Cabilao
Successor:Wilter Palma

Wilter "Sharky" Wee Palma II, (born August 4, 1982) is a Filipino politician from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. He is served as a Member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the First District of Zamboanga Sibugay from 2016 to 2022.[1] He is the son of incumbent Representative Wilter Palma.[2]

Political career

Palma was first elected to Congress in 2016, and was reelected in 2019. Although eligible for a third mandate, Palma opted to run for governor to replace his father, Wilter Palma. He was defeated by fellow Zamboanga Sibugay representative Dulce Ann Hofer.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: House of Representatives House Members. 2020-06-03. congress.gov.ph. en-US.
  2. Web site: Sibugay's Palma elected deputy majority leader. 6 August 2019. Manila Standard. 10 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Duterte allies to clash head-on in race for Zamboanga Sibugay's top post. Antonio. Manantay. 1 October 2021. Rappler. 26 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Hofer sees big win in race for Zamboanga Sibugay's top post. Antonio. Manantay. 10 May 2022. Rappler. 2 June 2022.