Richelle Singson-Michael
Richelle Singson-Michael | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Ako Ilocano Ako | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1981 San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Spouse |
Richard Peter Michael
(m. 2010) |
| Parent |
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| Residence(s) | Narvacan, Ilocos Sur |
| Occupation | Politician, businesswoman |
| Profession | Architect |
Richelle Raia Louise Singson-Michael (born November 10, 1981) is a Filipino politician and businesswoman who served as a representative for the Ako Ilocano Ako Partylist in the House of Representatives.
Early life
[edit]Richelle Raia Louise Singson was born on November 10, 1981, in San Juan, Metro Manila, to Agnes and Chavit Singson.[1] She is eight among Chavit's children.[2] Singson-Michael attended the International School Manila and graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman where she obtained her architecture degree.[3]
Political career
[edit]The Ako Ilocano Ako partylist won a seat at the House of Representatives via the 2022 election. This was filled by Singson-Michael.[3] She was Ako Ilocano Ako's first nominee, with his cousin Allen and brother Christian being the second and third nominees respectively.[4][5]
Other
[edit]She is an architect and heads the R.S. Michael Architecture firm and the CEO of the Platinum Skies Aviation charter airline.[2]
Singson-Michael was also the chairperson of the Miss Universe Host Committee which organized the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Singson-Michael married Richard Peter Michael in 2010.[7] She is a resident of Narvacan.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Macatiag, Jenny Fatima (November 14, 2024). "Richelle's night to remember". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Romulo, Mons (August 29, 2019). "Her father's daughter". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Richelle Singson". Rappler. February 9, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Guda, Kenneth Roland (February 23, 2022). "Politicians, their spouses, siblings and children pack the party-list race". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "In 2022 poll, party-lists still 'backdoor' for political dynasties". Bulatlat. May 24, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ "Richelle Singson-Michael: The silent force behind Miss Universe 2016". The Philippine Star. January 8, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Litton, Johnny (May 6, 2010). "A fragrant new year". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- 1981 births
- Living people
- Party-list members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- People from San Juan, Metro Manila
- Politicians from Ilocos Sur
- Filipino architects
- 21st-century Filipino politicians
- University of the Philippines Diliman alumni