Ramon Durano VI
Ramon Durano VI | |
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.jpg) Official portrait as a member of the House of Representatives. 17th Congress | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Cebu's Fifth District | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Ace Durano |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Franco D. Frasco |
| In office June 9, 2005 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Ace Durano |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Ace Durano |
| Vice Mayor of Danao | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon Durano III |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Mark H. Durano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 7, 1969 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Political party | PPP |
| Other political affiliations | NPC |
| Relations | Ace Durano (brother) |
| Parent(s) | Ramon "Nito" Durano III Elizabeth H. Durano |
| Residence | Danao |
| Alma mater | College of Notre Dame Belmont, California and Masters in Asian Institute of Management |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Ramon Hotchkiss Durano VI (born February 7, 1969), also known as Red Durano, is a Filipino businessman and politician. A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition, he was elected to the House of Representatives of the Philippines in a 2005 special election, succeeding his brother Joseph Ace Durano as the Representative of the Fifth District of Cebu, following his appointment as Secretary of the Department of Tourism.
Early life
Red Durano was born on February 7, 1969 to politician Ramon "Nito" H. Durano III and Elizabeth Hotchkiss Durano. He is the older brother of politician Joseph Felix Mari ("Ace", born 1970), and is the grandson of Ramon M. Durano Sr. (1905–1988), both of whom also served as Cebu congressmen.
Political career
During the 15th Congress, Durano served as chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Affairs. He voted against the RH Bill in December 2012.[1][2] During the 17th Congress he replaced Evelina Escudero as the chairperson of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture in March 2017,[3] having voted in favor of the death penalty bill while Escudero voted against it.[4][5] Additionally, Durano was also the vice chairperson of the House Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy and the House Committee on Ways and Means.
He is known as the "Father of Cooperativism" in the fifth district of Cebu. As a political figure, he is the Party President of the local political party, Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (BAKUD). Under his leadership, the party has wielded solid support from among the residents of the 5th District of Cebu which comprises Liloan, Compostela, Carmen, Cebu, Catmon, Cebu, Sogod, Borbon, San Francisco, Poro, Tudela, Pilar and Danao. He has authored various legislation aimed at socio-economic development particularly the reclassification of the Camotes Islands from timberland into alienable and disposable in order to usher in unprecedented economic growth. He has extended assistance to families in need especially during medical emergencies. He allocated appropriations at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Danao Provincial Hospital, Everseley Childs Sanitarium. He also extends scholarship to deserving college students and free skills training through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. He has ensured the building of roads and community centers in the 210 barangays of his district.
Red Durano as he is fondly called by the people finished his bachelor's degree from the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. He proceeded to take up a master's degree in Business from the Asian Institute of Management. He took over the family business and eventually made his way to public service. He served for three years as the Vice Mayor of Danao from 2013 to 2016.
In 2019, he lost his re-election bid to Lakas–CMD candidate Vincent "Duke" Frasco, although he contested the results before the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.[6][7] Durano attempted to run for congress once again in 2022, but was still defeated by Frasco.[8]
Personal life
Durano, coming from a political dynasty, is the son of Danao Mayor Ramon Durano III, who also served for nine years as representative of the same district. His grandfather Ramon Durano Sr. also became congressman of Cebu's first district from 1949 to 1972, and was a fervent supporter of President Ferdinand Marcos.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ Sy, Marvin; Romero, Paolo (December 18, 2012). "It's final: RH bill hurdles Congress". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ Cepeda, Mara (March 22, 2017). "When politics and principles clash on the death penalty". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ Cepeda, Mara (March 15, 2017). "House ousts Arroyo, 11 committee chairpersons". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Cepeda, Mara (March 15, 2017). "House ousts Arroyo, 11 committee chairpersons". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ EOB (July 24, 2017). "Durano heads educ committee". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Ecarma, Lorraine (October 3, 2019). "Durano's election protest vs Frasco moves forward". The Freeman. Cebu, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Duke Frasco claims victory vs. Red in 2019 polls; Durano camp says HRET decision not final". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. May 7, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Mondoñedo, Laureen (June 23, 2022). "Frasco couple, other Liloan officials take oath of office". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Marcos tries to prevent KBL con-com participation". Business Day. Quezon City. May 30, 1986. p. 16. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Daily Report: Asia & Pacific in Google Books.
- ^ Richburg, Keith B. (May 12, 1987). "Cory determined to break Durano's grip on Danao". Manila Standard. Danao, Philippines: Standard Publications, Inc. The Washington Post. p. 2. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ PNA (October 5, 1988). "Cebu pols extol Durano". Manila Standard. Cebu City: Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- "Member Information: Ramon H. Durano VI". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
