Charisse Anne Claudio Hernandez-Alcantara (born September 8, 1993), known as Cha Hernandez, is a

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politician who currently serves as Representative from Calamba's

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since 2022. She previously served as councilor of Calamba from 2016 to 2022.

Early life and education

Hernandez was born in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She completed her higher education at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Calamba, where she earned a degree in

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Political career

Hernandez began her political career as a councilor in Calamba City, serving from 2016 to 2022. In the

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, she ran for the House of Representatives seat representing Calamba's lone district. Running under the PDP-Laban Party, she won the election against the incumbent mayor,

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, of the

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, by a margin of 7,407 votes. Her victory in the 2022 elections marked a notable political change in Calamba, as it ended the long-standing leadership of the Chipeco family in the city's politics.

Legislative work

*House Bill No. 02360: This bill proposes the establishment of the Calamba City General Hospital to improve healthcare services and accessibility in the city. *House Bill No. 02361: Aims to expand the Mandatory Basic Immunization Program to include additional vaccines for children and infants, in line with public health goals. *House Bill No. 02363: Seeks to establish a new campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Calamba, which aims to provide more educational opportunities to local residents.

References

1993 births Living people Women members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Calamba People from Calamba, Laguna Filipino Christians Filipino evangelicals Lakas–CMD politicians 21st-century Filipino women politicians Filipino city and municipal councilors Colegio de San Juan de Letran alumni Partido Demokratiko Pilipino politicians Liberal Party (Philippines) politicians {{Philippines-politician-stub