Manuel E. "Way Kurat" Zamora (born November 16, 1950) is a Filipino politician. A former member of Lakas–CMD, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st District of Davao de Oro (formerly Compostela Valley). First elected in 2001, he was re-elected in 2004 and 2007, and again in 2019.
Zamora is an agriculturist and farmer by profession. He has attracted media attention for his colorful personality and for habits such as regularly commuting from home to work in Congress on a bicycle.[1][2] His life story was once featured on the ABS-CBN dramatic series Maalaala Mo Kaya.[3]
In the current 18th Congress, Zamora is the vice-chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations and member of the Committees on Accounts, Games and Amusements, and Overseas Workers Affairs.[4]
Notes
- ^ Jerry Orbos, S.V.D. (2004-06-25). "Self-denial and sacrifice". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-03-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Cuyco, Rochelle; Dayao, Dinna; Salamat, Sonia (September 24, 2004). "WEEKENDER: ENVIRONMENT; Bike ride still the best solution for clean air and health". BusinessWorld.
- ^ "A Congressman's Life". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ "Hon. Zamora, Manuel "Way Kurat" E." House of Representatives (18th Congress). Retrieved December 13, 2020.
References
- "Member Information: Manuel E. Zamora". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- "Manuel E. Zamora" (PDF). Curriculum Vitae. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2008-03-21.