Peter Unabia
Filipino businessman and politician
The Honorable Peter Unabia | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2022 | |
Governor of Misamis Oriental | |
Incumbent | |
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 (1962-04-29) April 29, 1962 (age 62) 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 |
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]
References
- ^ 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.
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Current Philippine provincial governors
- Marilou Cayco (Batanes)
- Manuel Mamba (Cagayan)
- Rodolfo Albano III (Isabela)
- Jose Gambito (Nueva Vizcaya)
- Dakila Cua (Quirino)
- Dominic Valera (Abra)
- Elias Bulut Jr. (Apayao)
- Melchor Diclas (Benguet)
- Jerry Dalipog (Ifugao)
- James Edduba (Kalinga)
- Bonifacio Lacwasan (Mountain Province)
- Reynante Tolentino (Aurora)
- Joet Garcia (Bataan)
- Daniel Fernando (Bulacan)
- Aurelio Umali (Nueva Ecija)
- Dennis Pineda (Pampanga)
- Susan Yap (Tarlac)
- Hermogenes Ebdane (Zambales)
- Jonvic Remulla (Cavite)
- Ramil Hernandez (Laguna)
- Hermilando Mandanas (Batangas)
- Nina Ynares (Rizal)
- Angelina Tan (Quezon)
- Presbitero Velasco Jr. (Marinduque)
- Eduardo Gadiano (Occidental Mindoro)
- Humerlito Dolor (Oriental Mindoro)
- Victorino Dennis Socrates (Palawan)
- Jose Riano (Romblon)
- Jose Enrique Miraflores (Aklan)
- Rhodora Cadiao (Antique)
- Fredenil Castro (Capiz)
- JC Rahman Nava (Guimaras)
- Arthur Defensor Jr. (Iloilo)
- Eugenio Jose Lacson (Negros Occidental)
- Erico Aristotle Aumentado (Bohol)
- Gwendolyn Garcia (Cebu)
- Manuel Sagarbarria (Negros Oriental)
- Jake Vincent Villa (Siquijor)
- Gerard Roger Espina (Biliran)
- Ben Evardone (Eastern Samar)
- Jericho Petilla (Leyte)
- Edwin Ongchuan (Northern Samar)
- Sharee Ann Tan (Samar)
- Damian Mercado (Southern Leyte)
- Rogelio Neil Roque (Bukidnon)
- Xavier Jesus Romualdo (Camiguin)
- Imelda Dimaporo (Lanao del Norte)
- Henry Oaminal (Misamis Occidental)
- Peter Unabia (Misamis Oriental)
- Dorothy Gonzaga (Davao de Oro)
- Edwin Jubahib (Davao del Norte)
- Yvonne Rhona Cagas (Davao del Sur)
- Franklin Bautista (Davao Occidental)
- Niño Uy (Davao Oriental)
- Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. (South Cotabato)
- Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza (Cotabato)
- Pax Ali Mangudadatu (Sultan Kudarat)
- Rogelio Pacquiao (Sarangani)
- Angelica Amante (Agusan del Norte)
- Santiago Cane Jr. (Agusan del Sur)
- Robert Lyndon Barbers (Surigao del Norte)
- Alexander Pimentel (Surigao del Sur)
- Nilo Demerey Jr. (Dinagat Islands)
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by | Governor of Misamis Oriental 2022-Present | Incumbent |
House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
Preceded by Vacant Last held by Danilo Lagbas | Representative, 1st District of Misamis Oriental 2010-2019 | Succeeded by Christian Unabia |