Alfredo "Thirdy" Dalisay Marañon III (born June 26, 1970) is a Filipino politician who served as the representative of Negros Occidental's 2nd congressional district since 2022.[1] He previously served as mayor of Sagay. His father is former Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon.
Alfredo Marañon III | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Negros Occidental's 2nd District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Leo Rafael Cueva |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Marañon |
| Succeeded by | Leo Rafael Cueva |
| Mayor of Sagay | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfredo Dalisay Marañon III June 26, 1970 |
| Party | NUP (2011–present) UNEGA (local party; 2004–present) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas (2007–2011) KAMPI (2007–2008) NPC (2004–2007) |
| Parent(s) | Alfredo Maranon
Marilyn Dalisay-Marañon |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
editMarañon was first elected as congressman for the 2nd congressional district of Negros Occidental in 2004. After being term-limited, Marañon was elected as Mayor of Sagay in 2013. After serving three terms, Marañon ran again and won a congressional race in 2022 for the 2nd congressional district of Negros Occidental.[1]
As congressman, Marañon has filed bills relating to health and social security measures.[2] Marañon was also an advocate for the creation of the Negros Island Region.[3]
In the 20th Congress, Marañon was appointed as the chairperson of the Philippine House Committee on Natural Resources.[4]
From 2023 to 2025, Marañon received ₱3.08 billion of "allocable" funds from the national budget. These "Allocable" funds have been criticized by the People’s Budget Coalition as a new form of pork barrel, since it goes to "politically determined projects that crowd out more equitable and accountable public spending"[5]
Personal life
editMarañon was born on June 26, 1970, to politician Alfredo Marañon and former Dr. Marilyn Dalisay-Marañon.[6]
References
edit- 1 2 "Negros Occidental | Eleksyon 2022 | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ↑ "House Members - Congress of the Philippines". Congress of the Philippines. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ↑ "NegOcc lawmaker files separate NIR bill". Daily Guardian. July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ↑ "House of Representative of the Philippines". Facebook. August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ Latoza, Guinevere (November 29, 2025). "'Allocables' are the new pork and Sandro Marcos and Martin Romualdez are the pork barrel kings". PCIJ.org. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Marañon passes away". Visayan Daily Star. October 1, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2025.