Wowo Fortes (born Manuel Laurio Fortes Jr.; February 24, 1965) is a Filipino lawyer and politician serving as the Representative of the Province of Sorsogon’s 2nd district since July 2022.[1]
Wowo Fortes | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Sorsogon's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | none ; office last held by Bernardita Ramos |
| Vice Governor of Sorsogon | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Governor | Francis Escudero |
| Preceded by | Ester Hamor |
| Succeeded by | Krunimar Antonio Escudero II |
| Mayor of Barcelona, Sorsogon | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Salvador Nee Estuye |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Falcotelo-Fortes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel Laurio Fortes, Jr. February 24, 1965 |
| Party | NPC (2018-present) |
Other political affiliations | UNA (2012-2018) Nacionalista (2009-2012) |
| Spouse | Cynthia Falcotelo-Fortes |
| Children | Jud Gabriel Fortes |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Career and affiliations
editPrior to his political career, Fortes was a practicing lawyer. He served as the vice governor of Sorsogon from 2019 to 2022, and mayor of Barcelona, Sorsogon from 2010 to 2019.[2]
In the 2019 elections, Fortes was Francis Escudero's running mate in the gubernatorial election under the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC).[3] In the 2022 elections, Fortes and the NPC won all provincial offices, including the 2nd district House representative seat Fortes ran at.[4]
Legislation
editFortes contributed to the drafting of Republic Act No. 11964, a bill relating to income classification of local government units (LGUs).[5] He was a coauthor of House Bill No. 3458: Community-Driven Development (CDD) Bill.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "House of Representatives, 19th Congress". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Wowo Fortes". Rappler. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Chiz files COC for Sorsogon governor". GMA News Online. October 12, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ↑ "A sweep for NPC Sorsogon provincial slate – Bicol Express News". Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ↑ Reganit, Jose Cielito (November 17, 2022). "House body OKs bill on LGU's automatic income classification". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ Calipay, Connie (July 13, 2023). "DSWD-Bicol pushes for empowerment of communities in poor areas". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 30, 2025.