Charisse Anne Claudio Hernandez-Alcantara (born September 8, 1993), known as Cha Hernandez, is a Filipina politician who currently serves as Representative[1] from Calamba's lone district since 2022.[2] She previously served as councilor of Calamba from 2016 to 2022.
Cha Hernandez | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives from Calamba's Lone District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jun Chipeco |
| Member of the Calamba City Council | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Constituency | at-large |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charisse Anne Claudio Hernandez September 8, 1993 Calamba, Laguna, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipina |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2021–2022) Nacionalista (2018–2021) Liberal (2015-2018) |
| Spouse |
Bengie Alcantara (m. 2020) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Calamba (BSBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editHernandez was born in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She completed her higher education at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Calamba, where she earned a degree in Business Administration.[3]
Political career
editHernandez began her political career as a councilor in Calamba City, serving from 2016 to 2022. In the 2022 elections, she ran for the House of Representatives seat representing Calamba's lone district. Running under the PDP-Laban Party, she won the election against the incumbent mayor, Timmy Chipeco, of the Nacionalista Party, by a margin of 7,407 votes.[4] Her victory in the 2022 elections marked a notable political change in Calamba, as it ended the long-standing leadership of the Chipeco family in the city's politics.
Legislative work
edit- House Bill No. 02360: This bill proposes the establishment of the Calamba City General Hospital to improve healthcare services and accessibility in the city.
- House Bill No. 02361: Aims to expand the Mandatory Basic Immunization Program to include additional vaccines for children and infants, in line with public health goals.
- House Bill No. 02363: Seeks to establish a new campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Calamba, which aims to provide more educational opportunities to local residents.
References
edit- ^ "calambacity.gov.ph - Mayor's Clearance". www.calambacity.gov.ph. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ "House of Representatives House Members: Hon. Hernandez-Alcantara, Charisse Anne". House of Representatives. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Charisse Anne Hernandez Alcantara Biography". Peoplaid. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "'Ate Cha' Takes Oath as Calamba City Representative". Journal News. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
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