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| In his stay in Congress, Nograles was able to author 17 House bills and co-authored 85. He chaired the Special Committee on Law Enforcement and its subcommittee on Gambling, Committee on Housing and Urban Development, and the Committee on Rules. He was the ] during the ]. Before his election as Speaker, he was the head of the House contingent to the ]. | In his stay in Congress, Nograles was able to author 17 House bills and co-authored 85. He chaired the Special Committee on Law Enforcement and its subcommittee on Gambling, Committee on Housing and Urban Development, and the Committee on Rules. He was the ] during the ]. Before his election as Speaker, he was the head of the House contingent to the ]. | ||
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| Nograles is alleged to have had an affair with the television host ] in 2001.<ref></ref><ref></ref> | |||
| Judge Renato Fuentes, ] Regional Trial Court Branch 17, on ], 2008, dismissed ] charges against accused Jun Digamon, ] station of ], ] (594 kHz ]) "Super Radyo" ], ending the 7 year court battle. The case was filed by former local television celebrity host Jeanette Lomanta and Prospero Nograles over the “Burlesk King” issue in 2001, accusing Digamon on his reports over ] about the alleged ]. ]-based ] Abante Tonite published Nograles to have been ordered to run ] in a hotel by Lomanta's angry husband when he allegedly caught them ]. Digamon allegedly discussed the Burlesk King issue during his radio programs on ] and ], 2001. Nograles withdrew the case against Digamon, but Lomanta testified against Digamon.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> In relation to the libel suit, Davao RTC Branch 14 Judge George Omelio also ordered the immediate release of Jojo Gipala and Alex "Lex" Adonis, former station manager and broadcaster, respectively, of Bombor Radyo Philippines.<ref></ref><ref></ref> The ] (IFJ) Asia-Pacific Director Jacqueline Park released a statement: "We welcome Digamon's acquittal and repeat that there is no place for criminal libel in the Philippines. Journalists have a duty to report on all issues in the public interest. While today we applaud the decision to clear Digamon of criminal charges, we remember that Adonis is in jail merely for doing his job." The IFJ said the court found no evidence of libel in Digamon's reporting on Prospero Nograles Jr.<ref></ref> | |||
| ==House Speaker== | ==House Speaker== | ||
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| Prospero C. Nograles | |
|---|---|
| 13th Speaker of the House of Representatives | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office February 5, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jose de Venecia, Jr. |
| President of Lakas-CMD | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office March 10, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Jose de Venecia, Jr. |
| Representative, 1st District of Davao City | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2001 | |
| Representative, 1st District of Davao City | |
| In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Representative, 1st District of Davao City | |
| In office June 16, 1989 – June 30, 1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | www.nograles.net/index.php (1947-10-30) October 30, 1947 (age 77) Davao City |
| Died | www.nograles.net/index.php |
| Resting place | www.nograles.net/index.php |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD |
| Spouse | Rhodora Bendigo |
| Parent |
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| Residence | Old Balara, Quezon City |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | http://www.nograles.net/press/index.php |
Prospero C. Nograles (born October 30,1947), also known as Boy Nograles, is the incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He was elected as the Speaker of the House on February 5, 2008, the first ever elected Speaker from Mindanao. Beginning in 1989, Nograles has been elected to five terms as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the 1st District of Davao City.
Early life
Nograles was born in Davao City, and finished his primary and secondary education at the Ateneo de Davao. He then studied at the Ateneo de Manila University, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1967, and his Bachelor of Laws degree from the Ateneo Law School in 1971. He placed second in the 1971 bar examinations.
Political career
Nograles was active in the political opposition against President Ferdinand Marcos. He was involved in the litigation of human rights cases during that period, and was an active campaigner for Corazon Aquino during the 1986 snap presidential elections. After Aquino assumed the presidency, Nograles sought a seat in the House of Representatives, representing the 1st district of Davao City. Although his opponent Jesus Dureza was initially proclaimed as winner, Nograles was seated in the House in 1989 following a favorable decision of the House Electoral Tribunal. He gave up his House seat in 1992 to make an unsuccessful challenge to the re-election of Davao City Rodrigo Duterte, but regained the seat in the 1995 election. In 1998, Nograles again gave up his House seat to make another unsuccessful bid for election as Davao City mayor against Duterte-backed Benjamin de Guzman and lost in his bid. He again won election to the House in 2001 and was elected for two more consecutive terms thereafter.
In his stay in Congress, Nograles was able to author 17 House bills and co-authored 85. He chaired the Special Committee on Law Enforcement and its subcommittee on Gambling, Committee on Housing and Urban Development, and the Committee on Rules. He was the Majority Floor Leader during the 13th Congress of the Philippines. Before his election as Speaker, he was the head of the House contingent to the Commission on Appointments.
Alleged Affair
Nograles is alleged to have had an affair with the television host Jeannette Lomanta in 2001.
House Speaker
In early 2008, several members of Congress dissatisfied with the leadership of House Speaker Jose de Venecia expressed support for Nograles as the new Speaker. Shortly after midnight, February 5, 2008, the House of Representatives approved a motion to declare the position of House Speaker as vacant. Several minutes later, de Venecia nominated Nograles to be his replacement. Nograles was immediately elected as Speaker after no other representative was nominated to the post and no objection was posed to his election.
External links
Notes
- ^ Ager, Maila (2008-02-05). "Nograles is new House Speaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
- "Prospero Nograles - Personal Information". I-Site.ph. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
- ^ Bordadora, Norman (2008-02-04). "Would-be successor was De Venecia's No. 2". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
- ^ Tupas, Jeffrey M. (2008-02-04). "Nograles from human rights lawyer to Arroyo's 'lapdog'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-02-04.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - news.balita.ph, Davao judge acquits broadcaster of libel case
- gmanews.tv/story, Davao broadcaster acquitted of libel
- "De Venecia ousted as House speaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2008-02-05. Retrieved 2008-02-05.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byJose de Venecia | Speaker of the House of Representatives 2008–present |
Succeeded byIncumbent |
| Preceded byJesus Dureza | Representative, 1st District of Davao City 1989–1992 |
Succeeded byJesus Dureza |
| Preceded byJesus Dureza | Representative, 1st District of Davao City 1995–1998 |
Succeeded byRodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded byRodrigo Duterte | Representative, 1st District of Davao City 2001–present |
Succeeded byIncumbent |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded byJose de Venecia | President of Lakas-CMD 2008– present |
Incumbent |
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