Wilter Palma II
Wilter Wee Palma II, also known as Sharky Palma, is a Filipino politician from the province of Zamboanga Sibugay in the Philippines. He is currently serving as a Member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the First District of Zamboanga Sibugay.[1] He is the son of incumbent Governor Wilter Palma of Zamboanga Sibugay.[2]
Wilter "Sharky" Palma II | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga Sibugay's First District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Belma A. Cabilao |
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| Born | Wilter Wee Palma II |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2016-2019) |
| Nickname(s) | Sharky |
Political career
Palma was first elected to Congress in 2016, and was reelected in 2019. Although eligible for a third mandate, Palma opted to run for governor to replace his father, Wilter Palma. He is to face against fellow Zamboanga Sibugay representative Dulce Ann Hofer.[3]
References
- "House of Representatives House Members". congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- "Sibugay's Palma elected deputy majority leader". Manila Standard. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- Manantay, Antonio (1 October 2021). "Duterte allies to clash head-on in race for Zamboanga Sibugay's top post". Rappler. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
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