Migz Zubiri Profile, Bios & Platforms (Senatorial Candidates #33)

Juan Miguel Zubiri is a Filipino politician who earned a monicker as “Mr. Clean Energy” for his achievement as an advocate of clean energy. He worked for the p(–foul word(s) removed–)aage of RA 9513 or the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 and RA 9367 or the Biofuels Act of 2006.

During his term as a representative he represented the third district of Bukidnon for three consecutive terms. He was also the Senate of the Philippines Majority Leader, the youngest to held the the position since the First Congress.

He resigned on August 3, 2011 following allegations of poll fraud. The 43-year-old Juan Miguel Zubiri is again running for senator under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA).

Sen. Migz is the principal author and sponsor of more than 20 major laws, both in the Senate and during his stint as Congressman. The former Senator Zubiri, got a surprised endorsement from one of the most prolific legislator in the country, Senator Mirriam Defensor-Santiago.

Migz Zubiri Short Profile:

Full Name: Juan Miguel Fernandez Zubiri
Nickname: Migz Zubiri
Birthday: April 13, 1969
Profession: Businessman
Place of Birth: Makati City
Current Residence: San Miguel, Maramag, Bukidnon
Marital Status: Married to Audrey Kay Tan-Zubiri
Political Party: United Nationalist Alliance

Professional / Political Experience:

Representative from Bukidnon’s 3rd District, 1998-2007
Senator of the Philippines, 2007-2011
Businessman

Education:

Colegio San Agustin-Makati
UP – Los Baños (BS Agribusiness)
UP Open University (Master of Environment & Nat’l Resources Management)

Migz Zubiri Career Achievements:

Member, House of Representatives, 1998-2007
Senator, 2007-2011
Governor of the Philippine National Red Cross
Member, Rotary Club of Makati
Governor, Ranchers’ Club Philippines 1989– University of the Philippines Los Banos chapter
Chairman, Amateur Boxing (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation of the Philippines Bukidnon Chapter
Chairman, Paglaum Foundation
Member, Upsilon Phi Sigma Fraternity and Sorority (founded 1935)
President of the KATALA Foundation
President of the Philippine Deer Foundation

Migz Zubiri Laws Authored & Co-Authored:

RA10068 – Organic Agriculture Act of 2010;
RA 9147 – Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act;
RA 10121 – Philippine Disaster Risk Management Act;
RA 9165 – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002;
RA 9679 – the Home Development Mutual Fund Law of 2009 (Pag-IBIG Fund);
RA 9653 – the Rent Control Act of 2009;
RA 9997 – the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act of 2009;
RA 9996 – the Mindanao Development Authority Act of 2010;
RA 9904 – the Magna Carta for Homeowners and Homeowners’ (–foul word(s) removed–)ociations;
RA 9903 – Condonation of Penalties on Delinquent Social Security Contributions;
RA 9507 – the Socialized and Low-Cost Housing Loan Condonation Program;
RA 9850 – Declaring Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport;
RA 9500 – UP Charter Amendments;
RA 9163 – National Service Training Program;
RA 9166 – Armed Forces of the Philippines Rate Pay Base Increase Act;
RA 10072 – the New Charter of the Philippine Red Cross;
RA 9645 – Declaring July 27 of Every Year as Araw ng Iglesia Ni Cristo and as Special Working Holiday; and
RA 9849 – Declaring Eidul Adha as a National Holiday.