- Current Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- Representative of the 2nd District of Camarines Sur
- First elected to Congress in 1998
Early Life and Career
- Birth: March 17, 1957, in Goa, Camarines Sur
- Parents: Pedro V. Villafuerte and Virginia S. Villafuerte
- Siblings:
- Luis R. Villafuerte
- Rolando V. Villafuerte
- Miguel V. Villafuerte
Education
- Elementary: Goa Central Elementary School
- Secondary: Ateneo de Naga
- College: University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration)
- Graduate Studies: Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Masters in Environmental Management)
Political Career
Legislative Committees (18th Congress)
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Vice Chairperson)
- House Committee on Climate Change
- House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs
- House Committee on Public Order and Safety
- House Committee on Agriculture and Food
Party-List Affiliations (18th Congress)
- PDP-LABAN
- National Unity Party (NUP)
Accomplishments and Contributions
- Authored and co-authored several laws, including:
- Republic Act No. 11112 or the "National Greening Program Act"
- Republic Act No. 11172 or the "National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2017"
- Republic Act No. 11213 or the "Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Corporation Privatization Act"
- Initiated and supported various social and development programs, especially in his home province of Camarines Sur, such as:
- The construction and improvement of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects
- The establishment of livelihood projects for local farmers and fisherfolk
- The provision of scholarships and educational assistance for students
- The implementation of health and medical missions
- The distribution of food packs, relief goods, and other forms of assistance during times of calamities and disasters
Awards and Recognitions
- Outstanding Congressman (2003) by the Philippine Jaycees
- Outstanding Lawmaker (2003) by the National Press Club
- Excellence in Rural Electrification Award (2004) by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA)
- Gawad Saka Award (2007) by the Department of Agriculture (DA)
- Gawad Kalasag (2008) by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Patrocinio V. Villafuerte continues to serve as a legislator, representing the 2nd District of Camarines Sur, and actively participates in various advocacies and initiatives, particularly those focused on environmental protection, sustainable development, and the well-being of the Filipino people.