Jude Avorque Acidre (born October 13, 1982) is a Filipino legislator and policy analyst currently serving as a sectoral representative of the Tingog Partylist in the

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. A native of

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, he was elected as the second nominee of Tingog in the 2022 elections and currently serves as a Deputy Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. He is recognized for his advocacy on economic resilience, responsible media regulation, regional development in the Visayas, and the welfare of overseas Filipino workers.

Early life and education

Jude Avorque Acidre was born on October 13, 1982, in

. Acidre earned his undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, major in Political Science, from the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College.

Political career

Elected as the second nominee of the Tingog Party-list in the 2022 elections, Jude A. Acidre currently serves as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives in the 19th Congress. He holds the position of Deputy Majority Leader and also chairs the Committee on Visayas Development. Prior to his election, he was the Chief of Staff of Representative Yedda Marie Romualdez. As of 2024, Acidre has authored 12 bills and co-authored 34 others.

Legislative priorities

Jude Acidre has actively pursued economic legislation, advocating for tariff reforms to ensure Philippine economic resilience amid global trade tensions, particularly those involving the United States. He has also pushed for infrastructure development that is specifically focused on the Visayas region. In terms of media regulation, Acidre has called for consistent standards across digital platforms, questioning why traditional journalists are held to stricter standards compared to vloggers and online content creators. On overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) welfare, he criticized what he saw as inadequate government assistance for OFWs arrested in Qatar, calling for a more proactive and compassionate response.

Policy positions

Acidre has taken a firm stance on institutional reform, urging Congress to prioritize substantive legislation over divisive political actions such as impeachment proceedings. He has also advocated for simplifying bureaucratic processes to improve government efficiency. For regional development, Acidre proposed increased funding for infrastructure projects in the Visayas and supported initiatives aimed at improving disaster resilience in Eastern Visayas, recognizing the region’s vulnerability to natural calamities.

Personal life

He is married to Kochakorn Khattapan, the Thai-based deputy director of a

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regional center based in the Philippines.

References

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