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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Saenz and the surname or paternal family name is Quimbo.
Miro Quimbo
Official portrait, 2017
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Marikina's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Preceded byStella Quimbo
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Preceded byDel de Guzman
Succeeded byStella Quimbo
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
In office
July 25, 2016 – July 25, 2018
House SpeakerPantaleon Alvarez
Personal details
Born
Romero Federico Saenz Quimbo

(1969-12-12) December 12, 1969 (age 55)
Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines
Political partyLakas (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal (2009–2024)
Spouse
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(m. 1998)​
Children4
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman
ProfessionPolitician
Websitemiroquimbo.com

Romero Federico "Miro" Saenz Quimbo (born December 12, 1969) is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative for Marikina's second district since 2025. A member of Lakas–CMD, he previously held the seat from 2010 to 2019.

Educated at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Quimbo began his legal career as a partner of the Poblador Bautista & Reyes law firm, during which he participated in the impeachment of Joseph Estrada. He became the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Pag-IBIG Fund in 2002 and served until 2010, when he resigned to run for a seat in the House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Party.

During his tenure in Congress, he held senior roles in the lower house and within the Liberal Party. During the 2016 elections, he served as the campaign manager of the Senate slate of the administration-backed Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid and remained with the party following an exodus of members to PDP–Laban. Following Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's election as House speaker, he claimed the minority leadership before losing a voice vote to minority leader Danilo Suarez, an outcome he has since contested.

After leaving office, he joined Lakas–CMD, the largest party in the lower house. He was elected back to the legislature in 2025, marking his return after a six-year absence.

Early life and career

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Quimbo was born on December 12, 1969, in Catbalogan, Samar.[1] He is the son of Romulo Quimbo, who would serve as a justice of the Sandiganbayan.[2] He spent his first two years of elementary school at the Sacred Heart College in Catbalogan before transferring to the Marist School in Marikina, where he completed his elementary and secondary education.[2] He graduated at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he also pursued his legal studies.[2]

After graduating, he worked as the chief of staff of Representative Catalino Figueroa of Samar's second district from 1996 to 1998.[3] He would be hired as a partner for the Poblador Bautista & Reyes law firm in Makati.[2] During his time in the law firm, Quimbo notarized the affidavit of a witness in the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada and presented their testimony during the impeachment trial.[2][4]

CEO of the Pag-IBIG Fund

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He joined the Pag-IBIG Fund in 2001 as its deputy chief executive officer (CEO). In 2002, he was appointed as head of the same agency, serving until the end of 2008. During that period, the Fund became the most profitable government corporation and was consistently listed in the top ten corporations in the Philippines. In 2008, the Pag-IBIG Fund was awarded the United Nations Scroll of Honour for its outstanding and innovative housing programs, a first for any Philippine government agency. That same year, the Fund was given an AAA corporate rating, a distinction given to a government corporation for the first time.[citation needed]

In 2007, he was recognized by the Philippine Jaycees as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men for his leadership of the Pag-IBIG Fund.[2]

House of Representatives (2010–2019)

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Elections

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Main articles: 2010 Marikina local elections, 2013 Marikina local elections, and 2019 Marikina local elections

After resigning as the CEO of the Pag-IBIG fund in 2010, Quimbo announced his bid for representative, running in Markina's second district.[5] He went on to win in an upset, defeating Councilor Donn Favis.[2] He was reelected in 2013 and 2016.[6]

Tenure

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Quimbo was sworn in as a representative on June 30, 2010, succeeding Del de Guzman.

Aquino administration (2010–2016)

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During his first term, he served as the chairman of the Philippine House Committee on Ways and Means and the spokesperson of the Liberal Party.[7][8] From 2010 to 2014, Quimbo's wealth increased by ₱1.33 million.[7]

In the early stages of the Globe Asiatique scandal, Quimbo, as the former CEO of the Pag-IBIG Fund, was summoned by the Senate to explain his role in the dispute.[9] During the impeachment of Renato Corona from 2011 to 2012, Quimbo served as a spokesperson of the prosecution team, alongside Tranquil Salvador III and Valentina Santana-Cruz.[4][2]

In March 2014, Quimbo expressed his openness to participating in the Congressional inquiry on the Globe Asiatique scandal.[10] In June, Alex Alvarez, a former manager at Pag-IBIG, co-accused of estafa with Delfin Lee, filed a corruption case against Quimbo before the Office of the Ombudsman, citing his failure to implement preventive guidelines during its dealings with Globe Asiatique.[11] Quimbo dismissed the case, deeming it a rehash of a similar case dismissed by the Ombudsman that same year.[11]

During the 2016 elections, Quimbo served as the campaign manager of the Senate slate of the administration-backed Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid, which went on to win seven seats in the upper house.[12] In his role, he opposed the disqualification of Senator Grace Poe as a presidential candidate, deeming the pertinent cases baseless.[13]

Duterte administration (2010–2016)

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Quimbo remained with the Liberal Party for the 17th Congress, when many Liberal members of Congress switched to PDP–Laban, the ruling party under President Rodrigo Duterte.[14] After being appointed as a deputy speaker following the election of Pantaleon Alvarez as House speaker, he became the highest-ranking member of the Liberal Party during that congressional period.[15] During his term, he opposed efforts to impeach Duterte, citing the president's popularity.[15]

After Vice President Leni Robredo resigned from the Duterte Cabinet in December 2016, Quimbo remained keen on remaining in the majority bloc but stated that he would be ready to leave the majority should it contradict his party's principles.[16] In March 2017, Quimbo voted in favor of a bill reinstating capital punishment in the Philippines.[17] He condemned the subsequent removal of several House leaders from their posts over their votes opposing the bill.[17]

Following the ouster of Alvarez from the speakership in favor of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Quimbo stepped down as deputy speaker and joined 11 other members in forming the minority bloc under her speakership.[18] Both Quimbo and Danilo Suarez claimed the minority leadership following Arroyo's election, with Quimbo contending that he was the rightful holder of the role, as Suarez actively campaigned for Arroyo, citing House rules affirmed by the Supreme Court.[19][20] Suarez denied Quimbo's claims, stating that he remains minority leader until a new election for the role is held.[19][21] During the dispute, Vice President Robredo expressed support for Quimbo, deeming Suarez's retention a failure of House leadership to provide a "real opposition".[22]

A motion by Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. succeeded by voice vote in retaining Alvarez in the minority leadership, a move Quimbo criticized as unlawful.[22]

House of Representatives (since 2025)

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Election

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Main article: 2025 Marikina local elections
Quimbo's margin of victory by barangay
Legend:      10–20%      20–30%      30–40%

On August 6, 2024, Quimbo left the Liberal Party and joined Lakas–CMD, the largest party in the House of Representatives, led by House Speaker Martin Romualdez.[23][24] He filed his candidacy to succeed his wife Stella as a representative after she launched a campaign for the mayoralty. He joined her ticket Team Bagong Marikina (lit. 'Team New Marikina'; also stylized as Team Bagong Marik1na), which positioned itself as the opposition to the incumbent administration led by Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, whom they had criticized as being adversarial to Stella's projects and policies during her tenure as a representative.[25][26] He faced Councilor Donn Favis, his main rival in the 2010, in the congressional race, along with two minor candidates.[27][28]

On April 26, 2025, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Kontra Bigay committee issued show-cause orders to both Stella and Miro to explain their conduct over alleged incidents of vote buying and abuse of state resources during their respective campaigns.[29] In response, they released a joint statement denying the claims and ensuring their compliance with the order.[30]

In the May 12 election, Quimbo defeated Favis in a landslide, winning 60.95% of the vote.[31]

Tenure

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Quimbo was sworn in as a representative on June 30, 2025.

Personal life

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Quimbo married economist Stella Alabastro in August 1998; they have three sons and one daughter.[32][33]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Miro Quimbo
Year Office Party Votes received Result
Total % P. Swing
2010 Representative (Marikina–2nd) Liberal 45,690 56.77% 1st — Won
2013 67,406 95.10% 1st +38.33 Won
2016 85,915 100% 1st +4.90 Won
2025 Lakas 86,984 60.95% 1st -39.05 Won

References

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  1. ^ https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025NLE/COC_2025NLE/COC_Local/COC_Local_NCR/COC_Local_NCR_MARIKINA/Quimbo%20Romero%20Federico%20Saenz.pdf
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Ubac, Michael Lim (February 12, 2012). "They also serve those who speak of the 'naked truth'". Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025. [Miro] Quimbo had a behind-the-scenes contribution to the impeachment trial of deposed President and convicted plunderer Joseph Estrada in 2000.
  3. ^ Khamal-Barghout, Riza (March 5, 2005). "Young leadership aims high". The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Company, Inc. p. C11.
  4. ^ a b Calonzo, Andreo (December 27, 2011). "Lawyer in Erap impeach trial chosen as lead private prosecutor vs. Corona". GMA News Online. GMA Network Inc. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  5. ^ Lee-Brago, Pia (2009-03-11). "Ex-Pag-IBIG head to run for Congress". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  6. ^ Yee, Jovic (2016-05-12). "Marikina mayoral bet with 'BF' stamp beats 2-term incumbent". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  7. ^ a b Casauay, Angela (2014-06-08). "Wealth of Belmonte, House leaders climb past 4 years". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  8. ^ Quiteles, Rodneil (2013-02-23). "#TalkThursday with Miro Quimbo". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  9. ^ Escudero, Ni Malou. "Noli, Rep. Quimbo pinagpapaliwanag ng Senado sa housing scam". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  10. ^ "Quimbo welcomes probe of Globe Asiatique scam". SunStar Publishing Inc. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  11. ^ a b Cabacungan, Gil C. (2014-06-16). "Former Pag-Ibig exec files corruption raps vs Quimbo, 3 others". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on 2024-10-10. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  12. ^ Gloria, Glenda (2016-02-09). "LP Senate sweep? 'Unlikely,' says campaign manager". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  13. ^ Arcangel, Xianne (2015-12-02). "LP doesn't want Grace Poe disqualified —spokesman". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  14. ^ Cepeda, Mara (2017-01-14). "The Liberal Party and realpolitik in the House". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  15. ^ a b Dioquino, Rose-an Jessica (2017-04-21). "LP solons will not support impeachment raps vs. Duterte — Quimbo". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  16. ^ Cepeda, Mara (2017-01-12). "Quimbo doesn't see LP leaving House coalition". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  17. ^ a b "LP to leave replacing booted House leaders to majority". ABS-CBN News. 2017-03-23.
  18. ^ "LP solons form House minority bloc under Arroyo leadership". Philstar.com. 2025-07-28. Archived from the original on 2024-06-16. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  19. ^ a b "Quimbo insists he, not Suarez, is minority leader". GMA News Online. 2018-07-27. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  20. ^ Maru, Davinci (2018-07-28). "Quimbo, Suarez, or Fariñas? The battle for the House minority". ABS-CBN News.
  21. ^ Arceo, Acor (2018-07-30). "LP, Makabayan lawmakers join forces in bid for House minority". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  22. ^ a b Porcalla, Delon (2018-08-08). "It's final: Danilo Suarez is House minority leader". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  23. ^ Cruz, Maricel (2024-08-06). "Lacuna, Quimbo take oath as new Lakas-CMD members". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  24. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico. "Miro Quimbo, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna join Lakas-CMD". Archived from the original on 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  25. ^ Salonga, Kaxandra (2025-11-30). "Fake news a top concern in Marikina elections, says Stella Quimbo". ABS-CBN News.
  26. ^ Cruz, Ailla Dela (2025-04-01). "FACT CHECK: No order from Quimbo to padlock INC churches in Marikina". RAPPLER. Archived from the original on 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  27. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (October 1, 2024). "Nine aspiring lawmakers file COCs for NCR's House seats". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  28. ^ Tiangco, Minka Klaudia (2020-09-06). "Who's afraid of Baybayin? Experts weigh in on the pre-colonial Filipino writing system". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  29. ^ Philippine News Agency (April 26, 2025). "Manila's Lacuna, Marikina's Quimbo, 17 others ordered to explain vote-buying allegations". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  30. ^ "Honey Lacuna, Stella Quimbo, Miro Quimbo respond to Comelec order". GMA News Online. 2025-04-27. Archived from the original on 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2025-04-28.
  31. ^ "CITY OF MARIKINA - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION - SECOND DISTRICT | Election Results 2025: Vote Count Updates & Tallies | Eleksyon 2025 | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  32. ^ Lalu, Gabriel Pabico (July 29, 2020). "Ex-lawmaker Miro Quimbo contracts COVID-19; wife, children test negative". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  33. ^ Quimbo, Miro (December 3, 2008). "On our 10th year together..." Facebook. Meta Platforms, Inc. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
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House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by Member of the House of Representatives
from Marikina's 2nd district
2025–present 		Incumbent
Preceded by Member of the House of Representatives
from Marikina's 2nd district
2010–2019 		Succeeded by
Stella Quimbo
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