Salvio Patrick Edmund Balera Fortuno,Sr. (born January 11,1945) is a Filipino politician and former broadcaster. He served as the Representative of the 4th and 5th Districts of the province of Camarines Sur in the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2010 to 2019.[1]
Fortuno was born in Nabua,Camarines Sur and attended elementary school at Nabua Central Pilot School,and high school at Ateneo de Naga (now Ateneo de Naga University). He obtained his college degree from the University of Nueva Caceres in Naga City.
Family
Fortuno married Jocelyn Faustino,a teacher,on April 29,1970. They have seven children,only one of whom is male. His wife Jocelyn previously served as the Representative of the 5th District of Camarines Sur.[2]
Career
Fortuno began his career as a radio announcer and later became Assistant General Manager of Filipinas Broadcasting Network,Inc.,and Regional Manager for DZGE-DWEB (Naga City) and DWRC (Legazpi City). He also served as a director on the Board of Filipinas Broadcasting Network,Inc. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Camarines Sur Electric Cooperative,Inc. (CASURECO,Inc.).
He later entered politics,first serving as a member of the Provincial Board of Camarines Sur,then as Vice Governor of the province,and eventually as Acting Governor from 1999 to 2001. His political career continued when he was elected Representative of the former 4th District of Camarines Sur (2010–2013). When the province was redistricted into five districts,he became the Representative of the 5th District (2016–2018).
Legislation
Fortuno is the author of Republic Act No. 10755,known as the "Fortuno Law," which allows any elected official of the government,including the president,to take their oath of office before a barangay captain anywhere in the Philippines.[3]
He was a staunch opponent of the Reproductive Health Bill in Congress.[4]
Fortuno also supports scholars in their education,providing assistance to thousands of students.
Awards
Gawad Hiyangta,for service to the community,awarded by Sumaro Bikolnon (2016)
Outstanding Provincial Board Member,awarded by the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur
Outstanding National Leader,awarded by the Vice-Governors' League of the Philippines
References
↑Archived 2019-05-13 at the Wayback Machine House of Representatives, 17th Congress. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
↑Ini an Totoo. Ernie Verdadero. Bicol Mail. April 14, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
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