Munir Arbison Jr.
Munir Arbison Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Sulu's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1990 Jolo, Sulu, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas-CMD (2022–present) KAPUSO PM (1st Nominee, 2025) |
| Occupation | Politician, Registered Nurse |
Munir N. Arbison Jr. (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino politician and registered nurse from Jolo, Sulu. He is the incumbent 2nd District Representative of Sulu under the Lakas-CMD party, having been elected in 2022. Arbison is also the 1st Nominee of the party-list group Kabalikat Patungo sa Umuunlad na Sistematiko at Organisadong Pangkabuhayan (KAPUSO PM) for the 2025 elections. He is known for his role in postponing the BARMM elections and for supporting the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Munir Arbison Jr. was born on February 27, 1990, in Jolo, Sulu. He pursued a career in healthcare and became a registered nurse.
Political Career
[edit]Member of the House of Representatives
[edit]Arbison was elected as the 2nd District Representative of Sulu in the 2022 elections under the Lakas-CMD party. As a congressman, he has focused on legislation aimed at improving healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities for his constituents.[1]
BARMM Election Postponement
[edit]Arbison gained prominence as one of the authors of the bill seeking to postpone the elections in the BARMM. The bill aimed to extend the transition period to ensure stability and development in the region. House Speaker Martin Romualdez defended the postponement, stating that it was "not a delay in progress" but a step toward long-term peace and development.[2]
Impeachment of Sara Duterte
[edit]Arbison was among the lawmakers who supported the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. As a representative from Mindanao, he faced potential backlash from colleagues in the region but stood firm in his commitment to accountability and good governance.[3]
Party-List Representation
[edit]In the 2025 elections, Arbison filed his Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) as the 1st Nominee** of the party-list group Kabalikat Patungo sa Umuunlad na Sistematiko at Organisadong Pangkabuhayan (KAPUSO PM). The group advocates for systematic and organized livelihood programs to uplift marginalized communities.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Munir Arbison Jr. Profile". Rappler.
- ^ "Romualdez: BARMM election postponement 'not a delay in progress'". Politiko. November 6, 2024.
- ^ Llanesca T. Panti, Giselle Ombay (February 7, 2025). "Mindanao solon expects backlash after 41 colleagues from region endorse complaint vs. VP Sara". GMA News Online.
- ^ "Munir Arbison Jr. Profile". Rappler.