Maricar Zamora
Filipino politician
Maria Carmen "Maricar" Solamillo Zamora-Mabanglo (previously Apsay; born May 3, 1974) is a Filipino politician who is a member of the House of Representatives. She represents Davao de Oro's 1st congressional district. She is the daughter of politician Manuel E. Zamora, while her husband is incumbent Davao de Oro governor Raul Mabanglo.
Zamora supported the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in 2026, having previously refrained from signing the complaint for Duterte's first impeachment in 2025.
Early life and education
Maricar Zamora was born on May 3, 1974 in Dauin, Negros Oriental to politician Manuel E. Zamora.
In 1995, she graduated with a bachelor of science degree in commerce at St. Mary's College, while also earning masteral units in public administration at the University of Southeastern Philippines.
Political career
In 1993, at the age of 19, Zamora was elected president of the Sangguniang Kabataan Provincial Federation of Davao (now Davao del Norte), becoming ex-officio member of the Davao provincial board. By 1997, she became an administrative officer of the provincial government, serving until 2001.
Board member of Compostela Valley (2004–2010)
In 2004, Zamora was elected as a senior member of the sangguniang panlalawigan (provincial board) of Compostela Valley (now Davao de Oro).
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