David C. Suarez

This article is about the politician. For the footballer, see David Suarez (football). For the virologist, see David Suarez (veterinarian).

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Catarina and the surname or paternal family name is Suarez.

David Catarina Suarez (born January 25, 1977) is a Filipino politician. He is the incumbent Representative of the 2nd District of Quezon in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. He previously served as governor of Quezon from 2010 to 2019, vice governor of Quezon from 2004 to 2007, and councilor of Unisan from 2001 to 2004.

The Honorable David C. Suarez
Portrait in the 19th Congress
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office January 22, 2024
House Speaker	Martin Romualdez
Preceded by	Ralph Recto
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Quezon's 2nd District
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2019
Preceded by	Vicente Alcala
28th Governor of Quezon
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019
Vice Governor	Vicente Alcala (2010–2013) Samuel Nantes (2013–2019)
Preceded by	Kelly Portes (Acting)
Succeeded by	Danilo Suarez
Vice Governor of Quezon
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Governor	Wilfrido Enverga
Preceded by	Jovito Talabong
Succeeded by	Kelly Portes
Member of the Unisan Municipal Council
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004
Personal details
Born	(1977-01-25) January 25, 1977 (age 47)
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Lakas–CMD (2001–2011; 2022–present)
Other political affiliations	NUP (2011–2017) Nacionalista (2017–2022)
Spouse	Anna Marie Villaraza
Children	3
Parents	Danilo Suarez (father) Aleta Suarez (mother)
Residence(s)	Tiaong, Quezon
Alma mater	University of Asia and the Pacific
Nickname	Jay-Jay

Suarez is the youngest child of former Quezon Governor Danilo Suarez and former Quezon's 3rd District Representative Aleta Suarez.^[1][2]

Education

He attended the University of Asia and the Pacific where he attained a degree in Bachelor of Arts, specializing in Economics, Philosophy and Politics. He also had training in other educational institutes at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he had a short course on Local Legislation and on Local Governance and Public Management. He also finished a training on Public Administration at the International Academy for Leadership in Gummersbach, Germany.^[2]

Political career

Suarez was elected as a Municipal Councilor of Unisan, Quezon, a post which he served from 2001–2004. He also served as the President of Philippine Councilor's League Quezon Federation, a post which he was elected to also from 2001–2004. From 2004–2007, Suarez served as the Vice Governor of Quezon province. At the Department of Environment and Natural Resources from 2007–2009, Suarez was Assistant Secretary who was tasked to oversee the River Basin Control Office, while he also served as Program manager of the government body for South Luzon.^[2]

Suarez was elected as Governor in 2010; he was re-elected in 2013 and in 2016.^[2][3] In 2018, he transferred his residence to Tiaong.^[4]

In 2019, he was elected representative of the 2nd district of Quezon. He was reelected in 2022 and re-joined Lakas–CMD ahead of the 19th Congress.^[5][6] On January 29, 2024, Suarez was named as a Deputy Speaker, replacing Ralph Recto, who had left the House to become Finance Secretary.^[7]

Awards

• Galing Pook Award for "Quezon's 2in1" - given by the Galing Pook Foundation in 2014.
• Galing Pook Award for "Lingap Kalusugan sa Barangay" also known as Health Coupon Program - given by the Galing Pook Foundation in 2014.
• Most Outstanding Governor in the field of Social Services - given by the Association of Social Workers of the PHilippines in 2014.
• Most Outstanding Governor in the field of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture.
• Seal of Good House Keeping - awarded by DILG in 2011.
• Outstanding LGU and Masigasig Award - given by the DOH - Center for Health and Development IV in 2011
• Adopt a School Program Award - given by the Department of Education in 2012
• Bukas Parangal ng Kagitingan - given by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council in 2012.
• Extra Mile Award - awarded by the Philippine Commission on Women and the Canadian Government in 2013 for empowering the institutionalizing Gender and Development in the Province.
• GREAT Women Award - awarded by the Canadian Government in 2013

Personal life

He is married to ALONA Partylist Representative Anna Marie Villaraza-Suarez, with three children; Athalia Marie, Amalia Marie and David Sebastian.

Electoral Performance

2022

2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nacionalista	David Suarez	207,836	52.93
	NPC	Proceso Alcala	173,639	44.22
	Reporma	Antonio Punzalan	6,038	1.54
	Independent	Abigail Jashael Bagabaldo	3,129	0.80
	Independent	Alejandro Nebu	2,026	0.52
Total votes			392,668	100.00
	Nacionalista hold

2019

2019 Philippine House of Representatives elections

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nacionalista	David Suarez	171,903
	Liberal	Proceso Alcala	120,998
	Aksyon	Amadeo Suarez	2,699
	PFP	Boyet Masilang	3,957
	DPP	Christian Señeres	1,076
Margin of victory
Rejected ballots
Turnout
	Nacionalista gain from PDP–Laban

2016

Quezon Gubernatorial Election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	NUP	David Suarez	744,796	97.10
	LM	Teodorico Gonzales	7,486	1.00
	Independent	Rolando Merano	6,864	0.90
	Independent	Danny Pasatiempo	4,093	0.50
	Independent	Reynolfo Raquepo	3,946	0.50
Margin of victory			763,239	100.00
Invalid or blank votes
Total votes			763,239	100.00
	NUP hold

2013

Quezon Gubernatorial Election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	NUP	David Suarez	279,372	48.48
	Liberal	Irvin Alcala	244,600	42.44
	Independent	Rolando Merano	1,992	0.35
Margin of victory			34,772	6.03%
Invalid or blank votes			50,327	8.73
Total votes			576,291	100.00
	NUP hold

2010

Quezon gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Lakas–Kampi	David Suarez	397,858	53.84
	Liberal	Rafael Nantes	333,292	45.11
	Independent	Rolando Rafa	2,532	0.34
	Independent	Hobart Dator, Jr.	2,459	0.33
	PGRP	Eduardo Cuenca	1,218	0.16
	Independent	Buenaventura Pumarega	853	0.12
	Independent	Glaceria Sta. Maria	695	0.09
Total votes			738,907	100.00
	Lakas–Kampi gain from Liberal

References

1. "Binay promises pro-poor programs in Quezon province". CNN Philippines. February 26, 2016. Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
2. "Governor David C. Suarez". Provincial Government of Quezon. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
3. "Reelectionists dominate regions". The Manila Times. May 10, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
4. "QUEZON POLLS Danny, Jayjay Suarez clobber Kulit, Procy Alcala in gov and cong'l fight". Sentinel Times. May 18, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
5. Mallati, Delfin Jr. (May 10, 2022). "Quezon province seen to have 1st woman gov". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
6. Cervantes, Filane Mikee (June 9, 2022). "23 more House members join Lakas-CMD party". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
7. Quismoro, Ellson (January 22, 2024). "Find out who replaced Ralph Recto as House deputy speaker". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 6, 2024.