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Maria Angelica Amante
Provincial Governor of Agusan del Norte
In office
June 30, 2013 – Present
Preceded byErlpe John Amante
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010
Preceded byErlpe John Amante
Succeeded byErlpe John Amante
In office
June 30, 1995 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byEduardo Rama, Sr.
Succeeded byErlpe John Amante
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Agusan del Norte's Second District
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byEdelmiro Amante
Succeeded byErlpe John Amante
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2007
Preceded byEdelmiro Amante
Succeeded byEdelmiro Amante
Personal details
Born
Maria Angelica Rosedell Malbas Amante

(1970-04-16)April 16, 1970
Cabadbaran, Philippine Islands
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Political partyPDP-Laban
Spouse-Rashidin H. Matba
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ProfessionRegistered Nurse, Politician

Maria Angelica Rosedell Malbas Amante–Matba (born on April 16, 1970), is a Filipino politician serving as the incumbent Provincial Governor of the Province of Agusan del Norte.[1][2]

Early life

Known as Angel, she was born and raised in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. She is the daughter of former Executive Secretary and Congressman Edelmiro Amante and former Cabadbaran City Mayor Rosario Malbas Amante. She took up Nursing course at the St. Luke's College of Nursing, Trinity University of Asia in 1991.[3] She also graduated with Masters in Public Administration at Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City. She passed the Licensure Examination for Nursing in 1991 and the California State Board Exam in Nursing (USA) in 1994.[4]

Career

Angel started his political career as a Provincial Governor in the province of Agusan del Norte in three consecutive terms from 1995 to 2004. In 2004 local elections she ran for Representative and won a seat serving her term from 2004 to 2007. In 2007 election, his father, Edelmiro Amante ran as Congressman and Angel ran for Governor where they both won serving both terms from 2007 to 2010. In 2010, Angel ran for Congresswoman and his brother Erlpe John Amante ran for Governor where they also both won their candidacies. And on 2013 and 2016 elections, Angel and Erlpe swap again their running posts wherein Erlpe ran for Congressman and Angel bid for Governor where they again both won serving their term from 2013 up to present.[5][4]

In 1998 to 2001, during her term as Provincial Governor of Agusan del Norte, Angel elected as Secretary of the Confederation of Provincial Governors, City Mayors and Municipal Mayors League Presidents of Mindanao of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCO).

In 1995 to 1998, she was appointed as Chairperson of the Regional Development Council of Caraga Region XIII.[4]

2010 presidential elections

Angel Amante is a close ally of President Rodrigo Duterte. She was once quoted by President Duterte as the girl who he has love at first sight. President Rodrigo Duterte admitted publicly that a governor from Mindanao whom he once fell in love with, was one of his supporters during the campaign.[6][7][8][9][10]

Achievement

Governor Angel Amante is in the honor list of President Rodrigo Duterte and is clear of big-time drug traders. She is thrilled to be personally recognized by the President for her active efforts that quelled drug trade in the province.[11]

Ambush Incident

Last March 27, 2015, the convoy of Agusan Del Norte Gov. Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba was ambushed at Brgy. Camagong, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. A Police Officer detailed security was injured during the incident while Governor Angel survived the Ambush.[12][13]

Personal life

Angel Amante is married with Tawi-tawi Provincial Governor Rashidin H. Matba.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ PIA Caraga on November 10, 2017. "AgNor Gov. Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba". pia.gov.ph.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ PIA Caraga. "Agusan del Norte Gov. Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba". pia.gov.ph.
  3. ^ "St. Luke's College of Nursing, Trinity University of Asia".
  4. ^ a b c "Personal Profile of Gov. Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante". Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  5. ^ Press and Public Affairs Bureau. "Amante-Matba lauds the role of women as legislators". congress.gov.ph. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  6. ^ ABS-CBN News on December 12, 2016. "Duterte admits 'love at first sight' with Mindanao Governot".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Politiko Mindanao. "Parang first lady na!".
  8. ^ Politiko Visayas. "Meet the governor who stole Duterte's heart".
  9. ^ Politiko Mindanao. "Muling ibalik? Gov Angel Matba meets with Duterte again".
  10. ^ Politiko Mindanao. "Agusan Governor Angel Matba gets one-on-one session with Duterte".
  11. ^ Politiko Visayas. "Gov Angel Matba proud to be in Duterte's honor list vs drugs".
  12. ^ Judie Anne Abejero on March 27, 2015. "Attempted ambush against Agusan Del Norte Gov".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Karlos Manlupig on March 27, 2015. "NPA attacks Agusan del Norte Governor's convoy".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ Politiko Visayas. "Couple Angel-Rashidin Matba Show up in Malacanang".
  15. ^ Politiko Mindanao. "Governors Angel and Rashidin Matba get to bond with Duterte in Malacañang".
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