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]
Peter Unabia | |
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 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Governor of Misamis Oriental | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Vice Governor | Jeremy Jonahmar Pelaez |
| Preceded by | Yevgeny Vincente Emano |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Misamis Oriental's 1st district | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant (Last held by Danilo Lagbas) |
| Succeeded by | Christian Unabia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Mamawag Unabia April 29, 1962 Managok Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2022-present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP-Laban (2016-2022) Liberal (2009-2016) |
| Alma mater | Xavier University (Ateneo De Cagayan) (BS) |
| Occupation | Businessperson, politician |
Career edit
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]
References edit
- ^ Rosete, Franck Dick (11 May 2022). "Peter Unabia proclaimed governor of Misamis Oriental". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Gallardo, Froilan (5 October 2021). "Emano runs for Congress, Gingoog vice mayor seeks top post in Misamis Oriental". Rappler. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ Baños, Mike (23 August 2021). "Down but not out: How perseverance led to Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro's success". Rappler. Retrieved 22 August 2023.