Carmencita Ongsiako Reyes (November 9, 1931[citation needed] – January 7, 2019) was a Filipina politician and jurist. She served as an Assemblywoman from 1985 to 1986, Congresswoman of Marinduque from 1978 to 1998 and 2007 to 2010,and governor from 1998 to 2007 and 2010 to her death.[4][5][6][7][2]
Carmencita Reyes | |
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| Governor of Marinduque | |
| In office June 30, 2010[1] – January 7, 2019 | |
| Vice Governor | Antonio Uy Jr. Romulo Bacorro Jr. |
| Preceded by | Jose Antonio Carrion |
| Succeeded by | Romulo Bacorro Jr. |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007[2] | |
| Vice Governor | Andy Palma |
| Preceded by | Jose Antonio Carrion |
| Succeeded by | Jose Antonio Carrion |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marinduque | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Edmundo O. Reyes |
| Succeeded by | Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Post created |
| Succeeded by | Edmundo O. Reyes |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblywoman) from Marinduque | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Mambabatas Pambansa (Assemblywoman) from Region IV-A | |
| In office June 12, 1978 – June 5, 1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1931[citation needed] San Juan, Rizal, Philippine Islands |
| Died | January 7, 2019 (aged 87) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | The Heritage Park, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | UNA (2018-2019) Bigkis Pinoy (2009-2019) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (2009–2018) Lakas-CMD (1992–2009) Independent (1986–1992) KBL (1978–1986) |
| Spouse | Edmundo Reyes Sr. (deceased) |
| Children | Regina Reyes Mandanas (deceased) |
| Relatives | Sandro Reyes (grandson) |
| Residence(s) | Santa Cruz, Marinduque Boac, Marinduque |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Teacher[3] |
| Profession | Politician |
Batasang Pambansa Assemblywoman
Reyes won a seat in the Batasang Pambansa in 1984 under the ruling Kilusang Bagong Lipunan of President Ferdinand Marcos. Reyes was a close ally of the Marcos regime. Her husband, Edmundo M. Reyes, was appointed by President Marcos as the Commissioner on Immigration. Reyes served as an Assemblywoman until the 1986 People Power Revolution, which drove Marcos out of power.