Wilfrido Mark McCormick Enverga (born March 25, 1978)[1][2] is a Filipino politician serving as a representative for Quezon's 1st congressional district since 2019 and previously from 2007 to 2016. He is a son of former Quezon Governor Wilfrido Enverga.
Wilfrido Mark Enverga | |
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 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Katrina Enverga |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Rafael Nantes |
| Succeeded by | Katrina Enverga |
| Chairperson of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food | |
| Assumed office July 22, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Spokesperson of the Nationalist People's Coalition | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Legislative Caretaker of Valenzuela's 1st congressional district | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilfrido Mark McCormick Enverga March 25, 1978 Mauban, Quezon, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2009-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Nacionalista (2007–2009) |
| Relations | Manuel Enverga (grandfather) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Les Roches Southern New Hampshire University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editMark Enverga was born in Mauban to Wilfrido Enverga and Mary Grace McCormick. He is the only son and he has 2 other siblings.[2] He is also the grandson of Manuel S. Enverga, a former congressman and founder of the Luzonian Colleges (now Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation).[3]
He studied at Les Roches, where he graduated with a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Administration in 1999. He attended at Southern New Hampshire University and graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration in 2001 and a post-graduate Masters of Business Administration in 2003. He took a special course on governance in Ateneo de Manila School of Government.[4]
Political career
editEnverga ran as a representative for Quezon's 1st congressional district in 2007 and elected. He was reelected in 2010 and 2013. He served until 2016 when he was replaced by his sister Katrina. During that time, he was a member of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal and House Committee on Rural Development.[4]
He was elected again in 2019 since. He also currently serves as a chairperson of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food since 2019. He was reelected in 2022. On February 6, 2023, he was named legislative caretaker of Valenzuela City's 1st district, which became vacant as a result of Rex Gatchalian's appointment as Secretary of Social Welfare and Development.[5]
Electoral Performance
edit2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Mark Enverga | 277,126 | 86.18 | |
| KBL | Teresita Dator | 32,823 | 12.45 | |
| Independent | Francisco Rubio | 2,613 | 0.99 | |
| Independent | Lamberto Cubilo | 996 | 0.38 | |
| Total votes | 313,558 | 100.00 | ||
| NPC hold | ||||
2019
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Mark Enverga | 179,831 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 179,831 | 100.00 | ||
| NPC hold | ||||
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Wilfredo Mark Enverga | 108,714 | 71.96 | |
| Aksyon | Pauline Anne Villaseñor | 23,828 | 15.77 | |
| Margin of victory | 84,886 | 56.19% | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 18,537 | 12.27 | ||
| Total votes | 151,079 | 100.00 | ||
| NPC hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacionalista | Wilfrido Mark Enverga | 109,508 | 56.20 | |
| Lakas–Kampi | Agnes Devanadera | 82,908 | 42.55 | |
| PGRP | Gregorio Cabigan | 1,564 | 0.80 | |
| Independent | Rolando de Tena | 861 | 0.44 | |
| Valid ballots | 194,841 | 92.62 | ||
| Invalid or blank votes | 15,536 | 7.38 | ||
| Total votes | 210,377 | 100.00 | ||
| Nacionalista hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "WILFRIDO MARK ENVERGA, Candidate for Member, House of Representatives". rappler.com. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Mark Enverga Biography". peoplaid.com. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ "Founder's Profile". Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "Hon.Enverga Mark M." congress.gov.ph. Archived from the original on 26 March 2014.
- ^ "Quezon Rep. Enverga named caretaker of Valenzuela district vacated by Gatchalian". Philstar.com. February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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